Episode 73

Today’s episode is a going to challenge you to think outside the box. Or at least outside of the way so many parents in America are parenting. My guest today is Claire Morell, author, mom, wife, policy creator, researcher and passionate about offering kids and families something different than the norm for growing up with tech. Through her work in the tech policy space, Claire recognized that kids’ health was in danger due to smart phones and being on social media. She finally decided to put her research into one place, her new book called, The Tech Exit.

It is the sobering and convicting guide we need.

But it is also really hopeful, helpful, practical and purposeful.

Based on dozens of interviews with families who really are living out a tech free childhood, this book shows parents that this lifestyle is possible and it allows kids to thrive.

My hope is that you’ll take some of the ideas Claire offers in this episode to help your kids begin taking a tech exit this summer:

Here are some ideas to consider:

*Focus on real life experiences that will overshadow the experience on a screen.

*Get lots of practical ideas for this way of life in my book Adventuring Together right here.

*Let your kids be bored and learn to play independently and creatively.

*Engage with them in play and experiences rather than sending them off to those things on their own.

*Or be even bolder and engage in the 30-day tech detox Claire mentions in this episode.

It might feel overwhelming or that you can’t make those changes now, but remember what Claire says, “it is never too late to reverse course!”

I know you’ll enjoy this episode and find it really encouraging, helpful and hopeful!

Where to find Claire and her work:

Find Claire’s book here

Find discussion questions for the book here

Find Claire’s Substack here

Find Claire’s work at the Ethics and Policy Center here

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

A couple reminders I started this podcast with: if you are looking for a ticket to the Literature Soiree I am hosting with my dear friend Rea Berg, founder of Beautiful Feet Books, we have just a few tickets left. Please message me here to get all the info and to purchase your ticket! A

Also, if you’ve read my new book, It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, I’d be so grateful if you leave a review. Leaving a review, especially given the topic of this book, is immensely helpful for getting others to be brave enough to read it. You can leave a review of the book here! Plus, the book is on sale this week for a really great price! Pick up a copy or 2 to share!

Now, onto the show!

I know you guys are going to love this podcast episode with Kara Stout. Kara vulnerably shares her story and in doing so, she shows us how doing this can bring healing and hope to others. Kara’s story reminds us that God comforts us in our troubles and brings peace, even when if we are dealing with anxiety. I found a lot of reminders of God’s comfort myself, both in talking with Kara and in reading her book. I hope you’ll get some of that same hope and help when you listen to this episode.

Where to find Kara:

Find Kara’s book here

Find Kara’s website here

Find Kara on Instagram here

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Episode 71— This is the follow up episode to last week’s episode with John Begeman. If you have not listened to episode 70, go back and listen to that one now. In this episode, I am going over some of the things John talked about in more detail. Because he dropped some wisdom!

One of the most important things discussed are the power of going first—being willing to vulnerably share our story so that someone else has the courage to go next. Going first might also be the one to recommend the book first (like my book It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn) or the podcast episode (like this one!) to just start the conversation. Every one of us has the ability to go first and bring good to the people around us!

Additional things discussed were best practices for responding after your child has been exposed to porn, understanding why people use porn to medicate pain, the positive value in being the first one to talk to your kids about pornography, the importance of getting help for parents of kids who have used or are using porn, pornography does not mean your child’s story is over and so much more!

Like the last episode, this one is filled with hope. And that is possible because we serve One who is greater than he who is in the world! I hope you will listen and share this episode and the last one far and wide.

One last thing, if you appreciate this podcast, would you consider leaving a rating and review of it? You can do that on iTunes here and on Spotify here. On iTunes, scroll down to the reviews and look for button that says, “leave a review”. On Spotify, you just leave a rating. It’s easy! Doing this is one of the best ways for more people to discover the podcast. Thank you so much!

Resources mentioned in this episode and last week’s episode:

Find Pure Desire Ministries groups and books here

Find Summit Ministries here

Find my book It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here

Find Hopeful Mom here

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org