Modeling Healthy Phone Habits for Children

Hosts Eric and Kevin are joined by Heath Wilson & Joey Odom, the founders of a screen time solution called Aro. They discuss the inspiration behind creating Aro, which stemmed from personal experiences of missing important moments due to excessive phone use. They highlight the damaging effects of screen time on marriages and children, emphasizing the need for parents to model healthy phone habits. The founders explain that Aro is a beautifully designed box that helps users track their screen time and encourages them to spend more intentional time with their families. The app associated with Aro gamifies the experience and allows users to see their progress in reducing screen time. The conversation focuses on the importance of modeling healthy phone habits for children and creating intentional family time. The guests discuss the impact of technology on family dynamics and share practical tips for managing screen time. They emphasize the need for consistency, daily disciplines, and small gestures to strengthen family connections. The goal of the Aro app is to help families become more intentional with their phone usage and create a generation of intentional families.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context
02:40 Welcoming Joey and Heath to the Podcast
04:30 Sharing Personal Stories and Family Backgrounds
08:59 The Soccer Story and Realizing the Impact of Phone Use
12:19 The Inspiration Behind RO
19:37 Features of RO: Design, Gamification, and Family Engagement
23:19 Modeling Healthy Phone Habits
30:13 Creating Intentional Family Time
34:04 The Power of Consistency
37:09 Small Gestures for Stronger Connections
39:15 The Auro App: Helping Families Become Intentional
45:01 Taking the First Step: Downloading the Auro App

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