The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Visit donate.accessmore.com  and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Imagine if your son went from well-rounded and healthy to completely obsessed with video games. This story isn't unusual anymore. Melanie Hempe, mom and and founder of Screen Strong, shares ho...

Visit donate.accessmore.com  and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Today's average teenager is spending hours on a phone, immersed in social media, entertainment, and gaming every day. The result has been a mental health epidemic. If normal isn't working,...

Visit donate.accessmore.com  and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Are you 100 percent thrilled with how your family uses technology?  If you say no, then welcome to the club! This month's theme is RESET YOUR TECH. Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe If your kids opted out of having a smartphone, social media and...

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Visit donate.accessmore.com  and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Does your child struggle with being lonely? It is heartbreaking when a son or daughter says, "I don't have any friends." Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. How can we help our kids know they are not alone because they are loved by us and more importantly, by God? Beloved author Max...