Are you worried about the amount of time your children are spending on their smartphones and the potential impact it may have on their development? In today's society, owning a smartphone is commonplace, but it is important to consider the appropriate age for children to have one. In this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast, host Ralph Estep Jr. delves into trends he has observed regarding children's smartphone usage that all parents should be mindful of. Ralph presents compelling statistics on how smartphones can impact sleep, concentration, social skills, and more. Tune in to discover strategies to ensure that smartphones do not hinder your child's growth and development.
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00:00 Episode Overview
00:31 Welcome To Ask To Ralph Podcast
00:49 Show Announcements
01:13 Bible Verse
02:01 Attention Spans
02:37 Sleep Issue
02:57 Smartphone Addiction
03:47 Solution#1: Set Limits
04:05 Solution#2: encourage other activities
04:27 Solution#3: Be a Good Role Model
04:55 Solution#4: Talk To Your Children
05:10 Goals As Parents
05:39 Episode Recap
06:21 Outro