Podcast appearances and mentions of molly defrank

Molly DeFrank returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with a powerful message for moms of boys in a rapidly shifting culture. Drawing from her new book Mothering Boys: Eight Things Your Son Needs Before He Turns 10, Molly breaks down what young boys actually need from their moms—especially in a world that increasingly devalues masculinity and replaces human relationships with screens and AI companions. With urgency and encouragement, she shares research-backed insights, practical tools, and soul-shifting stories—from Stephen King to hyena #3—that affirm the everyday moments of motherhood are shaping our sons' futures far more than we realize. In this compelling conversation, Molly and Ginny dive deep into why family dinners (even the chaotic ones) still matter, how screen time is silently stealing our kids' resilience, and why failure might be the greatest gift we give our children. They discuss the cultural erosion of boyhood, the rise of AI “relationships,” and the critical importance of wonder, outdoor play, grit, and belonging. This episode is both a wake-up call and a warm hug for moms raising boys—and a call to amp up our efforts before the window closes. ** Learn more about Molly and everything she has to offer here Get a copy of Mothering Boys here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted to make a change to screen-time habits but just don't know where to start? Join Meagan as she chats with author Molly DeFrank about the reality of what screen time does to our kids and what we can do about it. As the author of Digital Detox, Molly has helped thousands of families break unhealthy digital habits. Plus you'll get a sneak peek into her new book Mothering Boys and how we can help our sons become the person God designed them to be. Tune in this week for an inspiring, challenging, and encouraging episode!Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital DeTox here: https://amzn.to/3EsgM8iGrab Mothering Boys here!Connect with Whitney: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mollydefrank.com/Connect with Meagan:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/faithandfables/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/faithandfablespodcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8953622-meagan⁠

“An uncluttered life is an abundant life, and that seems very counterintuitive. We tend to think of abundance as a lot of whatever, and therefore we clutter up our lives. But truly, when we have a life that is not cluttered, we can really live the abundant life that we were designed to live.” – Angie HycheToday's featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, speaker, veteran community theatre actress, retired certified professional organizer, and the owner of Shipshape Solutions, Angie Hyche. Angie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the emotional challenges of decluttering, the importance of aligning one's life with their values, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:What led Angie to unexpectedly become a published authorWhat inspired Angie to get into the professional organizing businessSome of the common excuses people use to avoid letting go of itemsHow perfectionism and the misconception of not having time can hinder decluttering effortsAngie's top three lessons learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastAngie's Site: https://angiehyche.com/Angie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08NRMW59R/allbooksAngie's Podcast, “The Uncluttered Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncluttered-shaping-your-heart-home-for-what-matters-most/id1662902266The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 912 – How Decluttering Can Transform Your Life and Mindset with Julie Coraccio (@EcoOrganizing): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-912-how-decluttering-can-transform-your-life-and-mindset-with-julie-coraccio-ecoorganizing/206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/#Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/Ep. 889 – Every Day Is A New Day with Jenny Teeters, MBA (@JennyTeeters): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-889-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-jenny-teeters-mba-jennyteeters/ Ep. 480 – “Applying Your God-given Passions to Everyday Life” with Marnie Swedberg (@MentorMarnie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-480-applying-your-god-given-passions-to-everyday-life-with-marnie-swedberg-mentormarnie/Ep. 667 – “Pursuing Success God's Way” with Erin Harrigan (@ErinHCoach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-667-pursuing-success-gods-way-with-erin-harrigan-erinhcoach/Ep. 870 – Inspired Living with Scott Maderer (@StewardCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-870-inspired-living-with-scott-maderer-stewardcoaching/

Research shows the average child sends more than 7 hours per day looking at a screen for entertainment! As a result, Molly DeFrank wants to help parents regain control over the technology their children use, and help cultivate healthier alternatives for the entire family. Receive the book Digital Detox and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year's Digital Detox meeting plan by Molly DeFrank.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

253. Low Tech Parenting with Erin Loechner   I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. Psalm 101:3   Questions We Cover: Especially for us as parents, what are some motives of the big tech companies that capitalize on our naivety? What are some ways we can borrow the attractive features from social media to optimize influence within our home, as parents? What other ideas do you have for using our homes to build strategic family rhythms where all members can grow and flourish?   Erin Loechner is the founder of global tech-free movement, The Opt-Out Family. Erin is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle—and is now teaching others how to do the same. Her cutting-edge work has been praised in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post, as well as on the Today Show. When she's not scrawling on her trusty steno pad, Erin, her husband, and their three kids spend their days chasing alpenglow, reading Kipling, and biking to town for more tortillas.   Opt Out Family Website   Other Recommended Podcasts on This Topic: 170 Mastering Technology so it Does Not Master You with Dr. Sylvia Hart Frejd   228 Stewarding Technology for More Intentional Relationships  with Joey Odom   226 Tech-Savvy Family with Paul Asay of The Plugged In Staff   195 Tech and Parenting with Molly DeFrank   91 Technology and Parenting with Arlene Pellicane   Erin's Book Recommendations: Caddie Woodlawn Pilgrim's Progress Honey for a Child's Heart   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Leman Property Management Company   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

“The doctors said my son might never walk or talk, but today he made two baskets at his basketball game. He's the passion behind what I do every day.” – Jeaneen Tang Today's featured author is a mom, educator, athlete, and a former actor and producer turned speech-language pathologist, Jeaneen Tang. Jeaneen and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Play Dumb & Sabotage: Mindfully Under-anticipating the Child's Needs and Creating Opportunities to Practice Language”, effective communication strategies for children, overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome as a writer, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Jeaneen to write her 1st book and how she went about publishing itHer son's health challenges and how her profession aids their familyThe effects of technology on parenting and child developmentThe need for greater empathy towards non-native English speakersHow children learn language similarly across different languagesThe importance of respecting children's choices during interactionsJeaneen's Site: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.com/Jeaneen's Book: https://a.co/d/f8lYKLcThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 710 – “Trusting Your Mommy Instincts” with Colleen Faul: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-710-trusting-your-mommy-instincts-with-colleen-faul/Ep. 344.5 – “Poohlicious” with Mary Elizabeth Jackson (@Mary_E_Jackson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3445-poohlicious-with-mary-elizabeth-jackson-mary_e_jackson/Ep. 488 – “Raising Good Humans” with Hunter Clarke-Fields (@HClarkeFields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-488-raising-good-humans-with-hunter-clarke-fields-hclarkefields/Ep. 484 – “What's Wrong with My Child” with Elizabeth Harris (@elizabethwwwmc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-484-whats-wrong-with-my-child-with-elizabeth-harris-elizabethwwwmc/Ep. 846 – From Attentive Attorney to Conscious Parenting Expert with Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick (@ResnickHaleh): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-846-from-attentive-attorney-to-conscious-parenting-expert-with-haleh-rabizadeh-resnick-resni/Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/#Bonus Ep. – “From Idea to Finished Manuscript” with Chandler Bolt (@self_pub_school): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-idea-to-finished-manuscript-with-chandler-bolt-self_pub_school/Ep. 559 - "Picky Patrick" With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-559-picky-patrick-with-eleni-fuiaxis-elenifuiaxis/Ep. 342 – “Take Me Home” with Andrea Bitner (@BitnerAndrea): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-342-take-me-home-with-andrea-bitner-bitnerandrea/150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/150-princess-monroe-and-her-happily-ever-after-with-jody-vallee-smith/Ep. 522 – “Peanut the Penguin” with Aruna Lepore (@ArunaMLepore): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-522-peanut-the-penguin-with-aruna-lepore-arunamlepore/Ep. 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-775-from-blogging-mom-to-award-winning-kidlit-author-with-caroline-fernandez-parentclub/#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/

"You can't put a price tag on peace of mind." – Julie CoraccioToday's featured bestselling author is an award-winning professional life organizer, certified declutter your life coach, and chief possibility officer of Reawaken Your Brilliance, Julie Coraccio. Julie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the significance of environmental consciousness, and tons more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How Julie got into the decluttering businessWhat motivated Julie to become an author of 15 published booksHow clutter can lead to feelings of shame and isolationHow clutter can affect your psychological and spiritual dimensionsThe difference between general clutter and hoardingHer top 3 lessons learned from her decade in podcastingJulie's Site: https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/Julie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07JGGL7ZL/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like… 206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/Ep. 884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/#Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/Ep. 479.5 – “How Entrepreneurs Can Be More Productive, Make Better Decisions, & Increase Their Bottom Lines” with Belinda Ellsworth (@stepintosuccess): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4795-how-entrepreneurs-can-be-more-productive-make-better-decisions-increase-their-bottom-lines-with-belinda-ellsworth-stepintosuccess/179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/

Jennifer Iverson talks with Molly DeFrank, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about our relationship with technology, how to implement a digital detox as a leader and how to create healthy habits with screens.Molly DeFrank is the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She helps free families from their addictions to devices, and has been featured on Fox News, Focus on the Family, Mama Bear Apologetics, The Doctors (CBS), and more. Molly and her husband live in California with their six kids ages seven to fourteen, along with their two goats, two cats, two guinea pigs, two rats, and a Golden Retriever.  You can connect with her on Instagram or her website, www.mollydefrank.com. Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co

"Self-care is both daily and doable." – Janice McWilliamsToday's featured author is a mom, wife, therapist, blogger, certified spiritual director, and enjoyer of humor, Janice McWilliams. Janice and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Restore My Soul: Reimagining Self-Care for a Sustainable Life”, her journey from being a preacher's kid to a therapist, the common misconceptions about self-care, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Janice's book and her uphill journey to finally get it publishedThe four critical realms of self-careJanice's favorite little self-care activity that you can add to your daily routineHow technology and social media impact your self-awareness and emotional healthJanice's Site: https://janicemcwilliams.com/Janice's Book: https://a.co/d/8FC5bpe50 Quick Self-care Ideas from Janice: https://hormonesoupresource.com/The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 810 – You Are Worthy with Katherine Norland (@katnorland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-810-you-are-worthy-with-katherine-norland-katnorland/#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/Ep. 870 – Inspired Living with Scott Maderer (@StewardCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-870-inspired-living-with-scott-maderer-stewardcoaching/Ep. 389 – “Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/Ep. 364 – “7 Deadly Thoughts” with Pastor Travis Hall (@PastorTHall): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-364-7-deadly-thoughts-with-pastor-travis-hall-pastorthall/Ep. 368 – “Unfailing Grace” with Julie Carrick (@julie84602521): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-368-unfailing-grace-with-julie-carrick-julie84602521/Ep. 749 – From Music Ministry to Teaching and Writing with Donna Renay Patrick (@DonnaRPatrick): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-749-from-music-ministry-to-teaching-and-writing-with-donna-renay-patrick-donnarpatrick/Ep. 872 – The Illusion of the Perfect Profession with Betsy Gall (@betsy_gall): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-872-the-illusion-of-the-perfect-profession-with-betsy-gall-betsy_gall/Ep. 845 – Why You Have A Compelling Story to Tell with Amy W. Vogel (@amywvogel): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-845-why-you-have-a-compelling-story-to-tell-with-amy-w-vogel-amywvogel/Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-680-the-influence-lottery-ticket-for-having-high-impact-with-kelly-swanson-motivationspkr/Ep. 513 – “In His Footsteps” with Margaret Agard (@InHisFootsteps): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-513-in-his-footsteps-with-margaret-agard-inhisfootsteps/Ep. 837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/Ep. 667 – “Pursuing Success God's Way” with Erin Harrigan (@ErinHCoach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-667-pursuing-success-gods-way-with-erin-harrigan-erinhcoach/Ep. 819 – A Social Worker's Journey of Faith, Grief, and Recovery with Emily Hill: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-819-a-social-workers-journey-of-faith-grief-and-recovery-with-emily-hill/

“If you want better sleep, treat yourself right. Be your own best friend.” – Dr. Stacey Duckett Today's featured author is a mom, speaker, mindset wellness coach, clinical hypnotist, and certified science sleep coach, Dr. Stacey Duckett. Dr. Stacey and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Sensational Sleep: Better Sleep for a Better You”, the connection between posture and sleep quality, and more tips for better Zzz's!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Dr. Stacey to write a book about sleepSome tips for developing better sleep habits and its impact on your overall healthHow to create a sleep-conducive environmentDr. Stacey's Site: https://staceyduckett.com/Dr. Stacey's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0954Z6FJQ/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 611 – “Optimizing Your Health” with Emily Gold Mears, JD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-611-optimizing-your-health-with-emily-gold-mears-jd/73 - "Sacred Rest" with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith (@DrDaltonSmith): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/73-sacred-rest-with-dr-saundra-dalton-smith-drdaltonsmith/Ep. 640 – “The Way of Inanna” with Seana Zelazo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-640-the-way-of-inanna-with-seana-zelazo/Ep. 596 – “The Self-Healing Mind” with Dr. Gregory Scott Brown (@GregorySBrownMD): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-596-the-self-healing-mind-with-dr-gregory-scott-brown-gregorysbrownmd/159 - "The Ageless Brain" with Rico Caveglia (@Ageless100): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/159-the-ageless-brain-with-rico-caveglia-ageless100/261.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Outsourcing Playbook” with Kris Ward (@krisward): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2615-host-2-host-special-the-outsourcing-playbook-with-kris-ward-krisward/#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/#Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/

"Everything happens for a reason, and everything will make sense at some point, because everything you're going through, good or bad, serves you in the end." – Christine Michaelis Today's featured bookcaster is entrepreneur, communication expert, speaker, marketing and creative startup coach, and the founder of the Creative Start-Up Academy, Christine Michaelis. Christine and I had a chat about her books, overcoming her battle with burnout, the importance of taking digital detoxes, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:What led Christine to become an entrepreneurWhy wellness needs to be part of your life game planThe biggest lesson learned from her world travels and how it has impacted her entrepreneurial journey3 major lessons learned from starting and running her podcastChristine's Site: https://letstalk.training/Christine's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01M2ZSXIQ/allbooksChristine's Podcast, “The Start-Up Student Podcast”: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startupstudentpodcastThe opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 641 – “Reintroduce Yourself to Your Dreams” with Romana Hasenöhrl: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-641-reintroduce-yourself-to-your-dreams-with-romana-hasenohrl/248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2485-host-2-host-special-a-self-kick-of-positivity-with-shelley-knight-shelleyfknight/Ep. 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-780-she-is-you-with-felicity-nicole/Ep. 322.5 (H2H Special) – “Burnout Proof” with Michael Levitt (@bfastleadership): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3225-h2h-special-burnout-proof-with-michael-levitt-bfastleadership/Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton/Ep. 578 – “From Great Resignation to Life Transformation” with Heather Markel (@expatconnector): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-578-from-great-resignation-to-life-transformation-with-heather-markel-expatconnector/Ep. 637 – “The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership” with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/Ep. 735 – “Take Back Your Weekends” with Allison Graham (@AllisonDGraham): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-735-take-back-your-weekends-with-allison-graham-allisondgraham/#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/#Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/Ep. 396 – “First Lead Yourself” with Stacey Ashley (@AshleyCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-396-first-lead-yourself-with/

“Remember how powerful you are and that you really can do anything you decide is important enough and achieve whatever you deem worthy.” – Kate EckmanToday's featured multi-award-winning author is a broadcast journalist, keynote speaker, meditation teacher, international TV personality, and a Columbia University–certified executive coach, Kate Eckman. Kate and I had a chat about her book, “The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life”, the significance of creating more meaningful connections, and more!!! Key Things You'll Learn:3 tips for having deeper connections with othersWhat gift Kate received from having a meditation practiceHer experience as a competitive swimmer and how it shaped her discipline for writingWhat Kate's nighttime routine is like to have to good day the following dayWhat major setback led to Kate creating more success Kate's Site: https://www.kateeckman.tv/Kate's Book: https://a.co/d/5Geyg2S The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-782-grab-life-by-the-dreams-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/ Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-695-becoming-flawesome-with-kristina-mand-lakhiani-kristinamandlak/ Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/ Ep. 308 – “Every Day Is A New Day” with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep308-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-kim-oneill-kimsonamission/ Ep. 461 – “Live for Joy” with Anne Scottlin (@AnneScottlin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-461-live-for-joy-with-anne-scottlin-annescottlin/ Ep. 785 – The Enjoyment Gap with Mandy Barbee Lanier (@mandyblanier): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-785-the-enjoyment-gap-with-mandy-barbee-lanier-mandyblanier/ Ep. 470.5 – “Business and Personal Secrets for Avoiding Relationship Landmines” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4705-business-and-personal-secrets-for-avoiding-relationship-landmines-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/ Ep. 309 – “Home Worthy” with Sandra Rinomato (@SandraRinomato): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-309-home-worthy-with-sandra-rinomato-sandrarinomato/ 179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/ #Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/ #Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/ Ep. 580 – “How To Get Unstuck and Find Your Purpose” with Dana Williams (@danawilliamsco): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-580-how-to-get-unstuck-and-find-your-purpose-with-dana-williams-danawilliamsco/ Ep. 613 – “Radical Intuition” with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-613-radical-intuition-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/

The Christian Outlook – January 13, 2024 Greg Laurie and J.D. Greear, author of Above All: The Gospel Is the Source of the Church's Renewal, discuss the importance of the Gospel, emphasizing that it is the same powerful message that transformed lives in the Book of Acts, and it remains unchanged. Rick Probst and Erin Smalley, of Focus on the Family, talk about the common issue of "the drift" in marriages, where couples can lose connection over time. Smalley suggests addressing it through open and non-defensive conversations, sharing a positive impact story from a couple who attended a conference. She also mentions resources like Hope Restored for intensive support in overcoming marriage challenges.  Jim Daly, and Molly DeFrank discuss the negative impact of excessive technology usage on children, and how it hinders social development and creativity. She shares her family's experience with a digital detox, emphasizing the importance of unplugging for two weeks to encourage a healthier and more imaginative lifestyle. Find the full episode at Focus on the Family. Scott Furrow invites radio host Bob Lepine to discuss his latest book, Build a Stronger Marriage: The Path to Oneness. Lepine talks about the importance of shared spiritual convictions, ensuring that the couple's core commitment to Christ remains the central focus in their marriage, even when facing disagreements on smaller matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like most parents of children born after 2010, Molly DeFrank embraced the new digital technologies of smart phones and tablets for her kids. But she grew increasingly alarmed as she observed detrimental effects of “zombified kids,” emotional outbursts, loss of other interests, etc. And she discovered alarming research that the average child spends more than 7 hours per day on a screen for entertainment purposes! Molly is not anti-tech; she simply wants to equip families to put technology in its proper place as a tool for our families.   Receive the book Digital Detox and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

mollydefrank.com As stay-at-home Mom, former politico, and author Molly DeFrank says - we are drowning in digital distractions up to our eyeballs. To help stressed-out Moms combat the screentime stress, Molly has developed what she calls the “Digital Detox.” Learn all about how a few weeks away from the constant stream of digital dopamine could help you and your children connect, learn, and play better together.

Molly is a mom to six kids and author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She helps families free themselves from device addiction.Mollydefrank.comGet the book! @mollydefrank (IG)Support the show

The Bible calls us to serve. But what does that practically look like in a modern world with families, jobs, church, and everything in between? Serving can often feel like sacrificing free time. David and Molly DeFrank join Melissa to discuss gospel-motivated service and how that changes in light of eternity.

Sometimes you just need to step back and take a break from screens. Adam Holz, director of the Plugged In team, talks with author and mom Molly DeFrank about how her family took a two-week digital detox and what they learned in that time. Adam Holz then joins Paul to chat about the new DIsney+ Star Wars series Ahsoka.   Receive the book Digital Detox by Molly DeFrank for your donation of any amount!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·      Ahsoka ·      Andor ·      Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ·      Star Wars: The Clone Wars ·      The Mandalorian Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Welcome to Episode 84 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I'm sharing my conversation with Molly DeFrank, author of Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids.* Molly is a mom to six children, three boys and three girls, ages six to thirteen. She spends most of her time telling them to put on their shoes. She helps parents get back in the driver's seat to better navigate the stress of screen time in the home. We chat all about her book and I share my experience with our family's digital detox we implemented over the summer. You can connect with Molly via: Her website, where she has some amazing goodies that complement her book: mollydefrank.com Instagram: @mollydefrank   Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram: @andreafortenberry My website: andreafortenberry.com ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Every parent wants to do what is best for their children, but technology use can be a tricky issue to navigate!  Early in her motherhood, Molly welcomed technology into her kids' lives, but quickly realized she needed to make a change.  Immediately, Molly saw drastic improvements in her children.  She now helps parents navigate this complex world of screen use by coaching families through a detox period and a reintroduction process.  Whether you are a parent who knows you need to make a change in your family's screen use or you have technology pretty well under control in your home, this episode is full of interesting statistics and empowering encouragement! In this episode, we cover: What led Molly to make a change in her kids' screen time habits Resetting your kids' brains to enjoy tactile activities again Do we need to prepare our kids for the digital world around them? A look at the impact of screen addiction on the upcoming generation The difference between learning from screens vs. face-to-face interaction in the early years Are there types of screen time that are better or worse for kids? Is it possible to undo damage that has been done by excessive screen time? Thinking through the right time and place for screens in your family The importance of starting by establishing a vision for your family View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com Redmond Real Salt | Use code FARMHOUSE at bit.ly/farmhouseredmond RESOURCES Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids by Molly DeFrank Freebies when you order the book! CONNECT Molly DeFrank | Website | Instagram | Facebook Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

"Service to many leads to greatness." - Blaine Oelkers Today's featured author is a TEDx speaker, Personal Implementation expert, and America's Chief Results Officer, Blaine Oelkers. Blaine and I had a chat about his book, “Think and Grow Rich - Study Edition”, unlocking the full power of your mind, and more! Key Things You'll Learn:Why everyone is already a habit masterHow to automate your resultsHow you can create new habits in 21 seconds instead of 21 days Blaine's Site: http://selfluence.com/Blaine's Book: http://www.masteringtgr.com/ The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… 179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/ 261.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Outsourcing Playbook” with Kris Ward (@krisward): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2615-host-2-host-special-the-outsourcing-playbook-with-kris-ward-krisward/ #Bonus Ep. – “Structure Creates Freedom” with Brad A. Milford (@BAMilford): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-structure-creates-freedom-with-brad-a-milford-bamilford/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 2 – “Attention Management” with Maura Nevel Thomas (@mnthomas): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-2-attention-management-with-maura-nevel-thomas-mnthomas/ Ep. 587 – “Cadence” with Leanne Spencer: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-587-cadence-with-leanne-spencer/ #Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/ #Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/ Ep. 614 – “Serve No Master” with Jonathan Green (@ServeNoJonathan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-614-serve-no-master-with-jonathan-green-servenojonathan/ Ep. 450 – “From Orphan to Self-Made Millionaire” with Andre Henry (@DreamAgain_TL): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-450-from-orphan-to-self-made-millionaire-with-andre-henry-dreamagain_tl/ Ep. 387 – “How to Demolish Imposter Syndrome & Create an Online Course” with Mark Kumar (@mark2kumar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-387-how-to/ 288.5 (Host 2 Host Bonus) – “Choose the Right Mountain; Climb Faster!” with David Wood (@_playforreal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/DavidWood2/ Ep. 479.5 – “How Entrepreneurs Can Be More Productive, Make Better Decisions, & Increase Their Bottom Lines” with Belinda Ellsworth (@stepintosuccess): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4795-how-entrepreneurs-can-be-more-productive-make-better-decisions-increase-their-bottom-lines-with-belinda-ellsworth-stepintosuccess/ 185 - "Ultralearning" with Scott H. Young (@ScottHYoung): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/185-ultralearning-with-scott-h-young-scotthyoung/ Ep. 509 - "Exit Rich" With Michelle Seiler Tucker (@MSeilerTucker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-509-exit-rich-with-michelle-seiler-tucker-mseilertucker/ Ep. 500 – “Life Reset” With Dr. Foojan Zeine, Psy.D., MFT (@DrZeine): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-500-life-reset-with-dr-foojan-zeine-psyd-mft-drzeine/ 276 – “Over My Dead Body” with Jen Gaudet (@jen_coaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/276-over-my-dead-body-with-jen-gaudet-jen_coaching/ 181 - "What You Focus On Grows" with Kim Ades (@kimades): https://www.podpage.com/going-north-podcast/181-what-you-focus-on-grows-with-kim-ades-kimades/

The past couple of years have had a significant impact on our children, especially when it comes to screen time.Many parents relied on tablets and television to keep their children busy while they were busy working from home or while they were in lockdown. Molly DeFrank is a mother of six and the author of Digital Detox: A Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She says it is time to flip the switch and get our kids back.Today on Connections, Molly shares how we can start doing this and relate it to our faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Carol McLeod today on the Significant Women Podcast for a helpful and eye-opening interview with author Molly DeFrank. Molly is a mother of 6 and recently released her first book: Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. Listen in for her personal story of breaking her family's screen time addictions along with her tips for doing the same in your own family.Connect with Molly and order her book at https://mollydefrank.com/Wait Until 8th: https://www.waituntil8th.org/#:~:text=We%20empower%20parents%20to%20say,the%20kids%20having%20a%20smartphoneParents of Every School: https://www.everyschool.org/forparents“Significant Women” is a bi-weekly podcast for women to gather with their personal stories, dynamic hope and wisdom gleaned from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. Our goal is to simply encourage women in every season of life that their story matters; when Jesus is involved in the details, every woman's life can be a significant representation of all that He is. Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

“Is your technology working for you as a tool, or are you a tool for it?” – Molly DeFrankToday's featured author is a wife, mom of 6, and Digital Detox Coach, Molly DeFrank. Molly and I had a fun chat about her book, “Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids”, faith, and more!!! Key Things You'll Learn:What led her to become a digital detox coachWhy massive amounts of screen time make your kids more irritableHow to UNDO your child's tech tranceHer writing process for finishing her book Molly's Site: https://mollydefrank.com/Molly's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Detox-Two-Week-Tech-Reset/dp/0764238760/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SB6OLVI960ZW&keywords=digital+detox+defrank&qid=1647442176&sprefix=digital+detox+defrank%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 The opening track is titled "Pilot Wings Remix" by Rukunetsu (aka Project R). Click on the following link to listen and cop the full tune. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/pilotwings-4-results Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… Ep. 488 – “Raising Good Humans” with Hunter Clarke-Fields (@HClarkeFields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-488-raising-good-humans-with-hunter-clarke-fields-hclarkefields/ 179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/ #Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/ Ep. 414 – “The Growing Bed” with Rebecca Linney: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-414-the-growing-bed-with-rebecca-linney/ 206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/ Ep. 484 – “What's Wrong with My Child” with Elizabeth Harris (@elizabethwwwmc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-484-whats-wrong-with-my-child-with-elizabeth-harris-elizabethwwwmc/ Ep. 431 – “The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana” with Laura Stack (@JohnnyKStack): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-431-the-dangerous-truth-about-todays-marijuana-with-laura-stack-johnnykstack/ Ep. 559 - "Picky Patrick" With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-559-picky-patrick-with-eleni-fuiaxis-elenifuiaxis/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 2 – “Attention Management” with Maura Nevel Thomas (@mnthomas): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-2-attention-management-with-maura-nevel-thomas-mnthomas/ #M2M Bonus – “An Alcoholic's Progress from Mayhem to Miracles” with Sharla Charpentier (@The_Llove_Llama): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-an-alcoholics-progress-from-mayhem-to-miracles-with-sharla-charpentier-the_llove_llama-m2m/ #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 1 - "Giggles & Joy" with Ariane De Bonvoisin (@clickariane): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-1-giggles-joy-with-ariane-de-bonvoisin-clickariane/ Ep. 524 – “Pediatric Anxiety” with Alicia Kollmar: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-524-pediatric-anxiety-with-alicia-kollmar/ 150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/150-princess-monroe-and-her-happily-ever-after-with-jody-vallee-smith/ Ep. 483 – “Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva” with Hans Kullberg (@AvivasDaddy) #BABYAVIVA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-483-baby-aviva-orangutan-diva-with-hans-kullberg-avivasdaddy-babyaviva/#GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 2 – “Attention Management” with Maura Nevel Thomas (@mnthomas): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-2-attention-management-with-maura-nevel-thomas-mnthomas/

Parents will be wading through entirely new challenges in 2023 in the form of digital entertainment and distractions, and kids are spending hours each day staring at screens and taking in images and messages--from who knows where. It's time to flip the switch and get your kids back. On Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, author, mother, and founder of Digital Detox, Molly DeFrank joins us to talk about her new book with highly practical long-term plans to overhaul a family's reliance on screens. Work on transforming your home for the better, one day at a time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building stronger families through a Digital Detox with Molly DeFrank | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 052 See this Episodes complete SHOW NOTES at https://www.ontheblueline.com/podcast-show-notes The On The Blue Line Podcast and Community has the mission of Empowering Cops in their personal lives and educating the public on the realities of law enforcement. This law enforcement podcast is focused on providing concepts, ideas, and actionable steps that can make a difference in your life. The morning roll call is a weekly monologue show with Wayne Mulder. The Interview Room podcast is an interview style format hosted by Wayne Mulder.   Go Deeper:   Step 1: Subscribe to the Podcast wherever you are streaming it.   YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio ___________________ Step 2: Follow us on social media, so you never miss an update.   Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok ___________________ Step 3: Join the On The Blue Line Community on Facebook.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/onthebluelinecommunity    ___________________ In this episode, I sit down with Molly DeFrank:   Molly DeFrank is the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She helps free families from their addictions to devices. She has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under. AFTER the episode:   LEAVE US AN iTUNES rating and review! [This is a HUGE help] VISIT OUR Website: https://www.ontheblueline.com/ EMAIL me your feedback: Feedback@OnTheBlueLine.com Get the eBook, “How the law enforcement makes you cynical and what you can do about it” by Wayne Mulder.     On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers and first responders in their off-duty lives.   HONOR | EMPOWER | EDUCATE | DEFEND

Tech and Parenting with Molly DeFrank   Proverbs 27:23 (AMP) "Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds;"   Questions We Discuss: What are some things you learned as you researched more about tech use and our children's developing brains and bodies? What led to your initial tech detox in your home and what were the unexpected results? Will you share your five steps to prep for detox?   Molly DeFrank is the founder of the online Digital Detox, where she helps free families from their addictions to devices. She has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under.   Connect with Molly   Thank You to Our Sponsor:  Leman Property Management   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

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The holidays are a great time to do a digital detox with your kids. Author Molly DeFrank talks about the benefits of getting your kids away from technology for awhile. Giving them a chance to connect with friends and family. She says any family can do this and it is so worth it. In her book Digital Detox she walks you through the steps of setting it up making it happen as well as tips on how to work with a reluctant partner. https://mollydefrank.com/

In this episode of Kasey's Korner, author Molly DeFrank imparts actionable steps to help millennial moms confidently and humorously undertake a digital detox for their kids, despite the daunting task of having to lead by example. Molly is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages 13 and under. She has a degree in international relations and has developed a complete book on how to do a digital detox for families. "Sometimes people are afraid to talk about it because they feel like it makes their kids look bad, but it's not really their kids fault. This is an external thing that has a hold on our kids attention. They purposefully bake addiction points into these apps and games." - Molly DeFrank In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. Discover the hidden "gimmicks" used to make digital devices addictive. 2. Uncover the effects of technology on the developing brain of a child. 3. Learn practical steps to break the digital entertainment addiction in your family. Learn more about Molly by visiting her website : www.mollydefrank.com/detox or visit her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank/ Be sure to subscribe to the podcast by clicking here. Liked what you heard? Take a moment and share it with your friends on social media and be sure to tag @itskaseypotts. Why don't you give me a follow over there while you're at it too. Want to learn more about Kasey Potts? Check out www.kaseypotts.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kaseyskorner/support

In this episode I interview Molly DeFrank, the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. Molly shares her wisdom as a mother of 6 who uncovered a path to a healthier relationship with technology for herself and her family. Some key questions and takeaways:How much do you actually want to use technology? How much are you currently using it?How much are you using technology to consume vs. to create or connect?Use technology as a tool (instead of letting it use you).Do a digital/dopamine detox and build from a zero-base after it.A healthy relationship with technology is not about completely subtracting technology from your life. It's about creating time and space for the most important things (God, your children, your business) to get your attention.For more on this topic, check out Episode 29 of this podcast and see the below resources. Connect with MollyGet a copy of Molly's book hereCheck out Molly's WebsiteConnect with Molly on InstagramDeuteronomy 6:5-9: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.Click here to book your discovery call and see if we're a fit to work together 1:1.Learn more about the RYM Mastermind here.Click here to receive weekly emails with resources on how to grow your business and deepen your faithConnect with me on Instagram @kieranlenahancoaching

Are you tired of your children being glued to their digital devices from the minute they wake up until they go to bed? Do you feel powerless to do anything about it? Join me and my guest author Molly DeFrank as we discuss her new book Digital Detox – The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. Molly is a wife and devoted mother of 6 children (natural, adopted, and fostered).   One day, as she arrived home, one of her children met her at the front door and asked her “Can I play with your phone?” She knew things had to change, so a few years ago, she and her husband pulled the plug cold turkey on their children – yes, they took away all their digital devices for two weeks.  The changes in her children over a short period of time will indeed surprise and motivate you!  You will be inspired by her story of her and her husband's success with cultivating their children's gifts and talents and setting boundaries using these devices.  Her message is one of hope for parents everywhere who are grappling with this issue and for children who need the guidance and direction for the appropriate uses of these devices.Book: Digital Detox – The Two-Week Tech Reset for KidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030004031935

The authority given to us by God is intended to impact every area of our lives. In this episode my guest Molly DeFrank shares how we can incorporate that kingdom authority into our parenting. We cover: --Why it is not necessary to go to God to see power at work in our kids' lives --How to overcome the issue of constant device use and the influence of those devices --How to detox your kids from overuse of devices, connect as a family, and unleash your kids talents and interests --Much more... Links and resources: Learn more about Molly HERE, follow her on Facebook HERE, and on Instagram HERE Access our FREE guide: When God Says Shift Follow us on Instagram:@agodshift Follow us on Facebook: @agodshift For more about the God Shift Movement, check out the website.

The authority given to us by God is intended to impact every area of our lives. In this episode my guest Molly DeFrank shares how we can incorporate that kingdom authority into our parenting. We cover: --Why it is not necessary to go to God to see power at work in our kids' lives --How to overcome the issue of constant device use and the influence of those devices --How to detox your kids from overuse of devices, connect as a family, and unleash your kids talents and interests --Much more... Links and resources: Learn more about Molly HERE, follow her on Facebook HERE, and on Instagram HERE Access our FREE guide: When God Says Shift Follow us on Instagram:@agodshift Follow us on Facebook: @agodshift For more about the God Shift Movement, check out the website.

Our children are being rapidly hypnotized by digital entertainment, and controlled by their cell phones, iPads, and TV, and the dangerous side effects are becoming more and more obvious. Author Molly DeFrank is here to talk about her book, Digital Detox, and has devised a practical  program to detox your children and return them to a normal, happy family life—in just two weeks. Molly DeFrank has a degree in International relations, and was a press secretary to Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, […] The post Want to Digitally Detox Your Kids? Here’s How to Start: Molly DeFrank on The Walk with John I. Snyder appeared first on Theology Mix.

Our children are being rapidly hypnotized by digital entertainment, and controlled by their cell phones, iPads, and TV, and the dangerous side effects are becoming more and more obvious. Author Molly DeFrank is here to talk about her book, Digital Detox, and has devised a practical  program to detox your children and return them to a normal, happy family life—in just two weeks.Molly DeFrank has a degree in International relations, and was a press secretary to Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, and is a stay at home mom of 6 children. She has a lot to say about what's happening to your children and what can be done about it—right away.Order her book here and get started on the detoxification of your own family.

https://youtu.be/5vjOPD_O8JM Introduction: Amy is joined by author and mom of six Molly DeFrank to discuss her book, Digital Detox. As you listen, be open to the Holy Spirit's conviction regarding this issue. Main Points Covered: How Molly got interested in screen time effects We're really the first generation of parents wading through this issue We […] The post Episode 74: Digitally Detoxing Your Kids for Clearer Thinking with Molly DeFrank appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.

Statistics show that 85% of parents struggle with the amount of time their children are using digital devices. The average twelve-year-old child is spending eight hours a day on devices. Molly DeFrank, also called "the Mama of Digital Detox" is an author and mother of six children, and has fostered many other children. She has been featured on Fox News and The Doctors (CBS).  As Molly shares in this episode about her book, Digital Detox: the Two-Week Reset for Kids, we will learn how to detox our children (and ourselves) from the unhealthy use of digital devices and transition into a better balance and boundaries. As she has trained families in digital detox, they have reported amazing improvement in their children's attention spans, happiness, imagination, creativity, and relationships with each other. In this episode, Molly teaches us how to take a break from digital devices, then reassess, and finally put back what serves our families. See beautiful transformation in your children and your family dynamics as you apply her principles.Purchase Molly DeFrank's book: Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids Molly's website: https://www.mollydefrank.comGet her Free Resources on her website: "How to Support Healthy Tech Boundaries for Your Family" and "8 Tips for Motivating Kids to Help with Chores."CONNECT with Sue Corl and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramSUBMIT your own scenarios or questions Please review our podcast and share it with your friends if it has been a blessing to you.Email: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comSUPPORT His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalDonation Page// Cru-Crown of Beauty International

This is a bold statement... the best parenting decision made to date!! Listen in to find out what it is and why you don't need to feel any shame about past screen habits with your family. We all were marketed one thing and it didn't pan out. Molly walks us through many ways to keep screens from ruling your household and reminds all of us of the tremendous influence we have as parents. There are lots of things that come in this episode and in her book that I didn't know... about conversation, about the impact of even just having your phone out, about the amount of micro-interactions necessary to build a strong relationship. Learn more about Molly DeFrank here: https://mollydefrank.com/ Check out Molly's book here: https://amzn.to/3RpfjQB

Molly DeFrank shares great tips from her book Digital Detox. Get your family back! Biography Molly DeFrank is the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She helps free families from their addictions to devices. She has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under. Get more from Molly at: www.mollydefrank.com/detox Check out what I am doing at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theresa-alexander-inman/support

The title perfectly defines this episode!  This is the perfect time of year to reset priorities and choose healthier rhythms and habits in our homes.  You are going to love this conversation with Molly DeFrank about detoxing our families from screens.Molly is mom to five children and has lived through the struggle of balancing the use of technology with children, as well as in her own mom life.  You will hear her personal story in this episode as well as the incredible resource that she has created to help parents with this struggle.Join me in this challenge!!!  I'll be sharing about our journey on my Instagram these next couple of weeks and am hoping that you'll decide to join me in this digital detox.  Be watching on our Instagrams this week for a giveaway of Molly's book! Get your own copy of Digital Detox!Visit www.mollydefrank.com for some excellent free resources!Follow Molly on Instagram @mollydefrankVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,digital detox

It's time to flip the switch and get your kids back. Most Christian families need a digital detox to help breakaway from our over reliance on technology today. Molly DeFrank is on the podcast to offer help. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

This week we have the pleasure of speaking with Molly DeFrank. Molly DeFrank is the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She helps free families from their addictions to devices. She has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under. Molly DeFrank shares what inspired her to create the Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She shares the benefits of the digital detox and the scary consequences of not monitoring screen time. As a technology lover herself she shares realistic goals to ensure that technology is not the center of your family's life. We end the interview with a fun game of "Would You Rather".Find Molly DeFrank & "Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids here":Mama of the Digital Detox | Writer, Wife & Mom | Molly DeFrankMolly │ Digital Detox Coach (@mollydefrank) • Instagram photos and videos(20+) Molly DeFrank | Facebook(3) Molly DeFrank | LinkedIn

My guest in this episode worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her name is Molly De Frank and she is the author of "Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids". Today she is going to help us approach the dreaded screen time issue with our kids. She has seriously thought of everything with this detox! And it is not just theory, she did this with her 6 children. This is such an important topic and I am grateful for Molly sharing with us on this one. Go pick up a copy of Molly's book here: https://mollydefrank.com/detox/ And make sure to get those free resources from Molly as well! Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality. -Apparel Lab for all your shirts, hats, mugs hoodies, or WHATEVER you want to put your logo or ideas on! Go check out their website at https://apparellab.ink/ -For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing at http://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com -Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at Teek@PatnaikCo.com -Get your child caught up on their school math with Mathnasium of Madison. Their website is http://www.mathnasium.com/madisonal -Go check out my Amazon Best Selling Book "Relentless Positivity"- https://cutt.ly/Nj7jqNN --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relentlesspositivity/message

Molly DeFrank helps families reset and intentionally unhook from technology. She is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under and the founder of the online Digital Detox, where she helps free families from their addictions to devices.  This episode is for parents who: are tired of their children being grumpy, distracted, disobedient and dependent on tech want to prioritize family time by removing the temptation and distraction of technology don't know how to unhook their family from technology and are fearful of the outcome   Season 5 is sponsored by AGTS and Evangel University. If God is calling you to take your ministry to the next level, visit agts.edu to learn how the experienced scholars at AGTS can equip and empower you for your Christ-centered service. Connect with Angela at www.angeladonadio.com.

Digital Detox for Kids  Molly DeFrank pt 2 https://amzn.to/3SomuKv ()How many of you parents or grandparents listening to me right now – are sick and tired of how addicted your kids or grandkids are to that darn smart phone and/or computer? Come, be honest!  By faith I can see almost every parent raising their hands out there! Amen! Molly DeFrank has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She left the hustle and bustle of political life to settle down and take it easy by focusing on having a family. Six kids later, the former hustle and bustle probably seems like a walk in the park!  Amen! These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under. But, in this multi-connected, device ridden world, she started seeing her children change, and not for the better. They were constantly “connected” – but not with anyone around them. These devices were stealing her children from her. One day, she said “enough is enough.” What did she do? She disconnected everything - and everyone - from tech.  For two weeks. What were the results? She got her kids back, for one. Two: the kids enjoyed themselves more; read more; played more and school grades soared!  Praise God. She has since gone on to help others do this same thing and has published a book titled, https://amzn.to/3SomuKv (“Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids”) that we will be discussing today. This is the conclusion of a great, two part interview with Molly DeFrank! How did you arrive at the solution of unplugging from tech? You recommend doing this cold turkey. Straight up “turn it all off.” Right? Did you allow your kids to tell their friends they would not be taking calls or online for a few weeks? (I would figure somebody would call the cops or something thinking something happened to their friends)! How do parents handle this when even the schools are resorting to virtual learning (especially since the pandemic shutdowns)? Why two weeks?  Why not three weeks or for a month? Is there a way for parents to successfully limit their child's screen time and track the sites their kids tend to hang out on? How do you lay all of this out in your book, https://amzn.to/3SomuKv (“Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids?”)  Someone listening to us right now may be thinking, “I need to do this. But when is the best time to begin?” Your book, obviously covers this information, but you have also helped many families through your coaching program. Share with us a little bit about what they would receive through the coaching program? Molly, thank you for coming on the program today. If someone wanted to reach out to you, to ask a question or maybe to do an interview such as this, how can they do that? How can they get in touch with you? You have a special gift on your website if someone orders you book and sends you the purchase code as proof, right? Care to explain that? Folks, if you have kids – this interview was for you!  In this day and time, screen addiction is a real threat to them and their future.  As Molly DeFrank has shared with us today, there is a way for you to get back your kids; to get back their future for them. You need to drop down into the show notes and order her great book, https://amzn.to/3SomuKv (“Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids.” ) If you have grandkids, you need to order two copies, one for you and one to pass along to your kids or a parenting the grandkids. Praise God! You can just go out to eat at almost any restaurant and see people actually sitting, at the table, and texting to each other!  Really?  And as you look around, you will find at least half of the people in the place are looking at their phones!  It's really disheartening when you think about it… But Molly's book, https://amzn.to/3SomuKv (“Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids”) will

Digital Detox for Kids  Molly DeFrank pt 1 https://amzn.to/3SomuKv ()How many of you parents or grandparents listening to me right now – are sick and tired of how addicted your kids or grandkids are to that darn smart phone and/or computer? Come, be honest!  By faith I can see almost every parent raising their hands out there! Amen! Molly DeFrank has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She left the hustle and bustle of political life to settle down and take it easy by focusing on having a family. Six kids later, the former hustle and bustle probably seems like a walk in the park!  Amen! These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under. But, in this multi-connected, device ridden world, she started seeing her children change, and not for the better. They were constantly “connected” – but not with anyone around them. These devices were stealing her children from her. One day, she said “enough is enough.” What did she do? She disconnected everything - and everyone - from tech.  For two weeks. What were the results? She got her kids back, for one. Two: the kids enjoyed themselves more; read more; played more and school grades soared!  Praise God. She has since gone on to help others do this same thing and has published a book titled, https://amzn.to/3SomuKv (“Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids”) that we will be discussing today. The first question I always start with is this… Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Molly DeFrank?” I was reading on your website how you love strong, black coffee that could possibly double for jet fuel!  I can relate!  My wife says my coffee is like medicine!  But you probably needed that to keep up with all of those kids, right? Tell us what led up to your decision to, basically, “pull the plug” on tech for your family for a few weeks? How bad is this problem, really? This is not only unhealthy mentally, but spiritually as well, correct? Dopamine is one of those things that stimulate pleasure in the mind, but too much requires an even greater amount to have that same “pleasurable feeling.” That's how people get addicted to porn, drugs, alcohol, etc., right? What does all of this do to the minds of children, say elementary and middle school age kids and to the minds of teenagers? How did you arrive at the solution of unplugging from tech? Folks, if you have kids – this interview was for you!  In this day and time, screen addiction is a real threat to them and their future.  As Molly DeFrank has shared with us today, there is a way for you to get back your kids; to get back their future for them. You need to drop down into the show notes and order her great book, https://amzn.to/3SomuKv (“Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids.” ) If you have grandkids, you need to order two copies, one for you and one to pass along to your kids or a parenting the grandkids.   CONTACT INFORMATION: https://amzn.to/3SomuKv ()   Email:   Use the contact form on the webite Website:  https://mollydefrank.com/detox (https://mollydefrank.com/detox) Book:  https://amzn.to/3SomuKv (“Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids”) – on Amazon

In this week's episode, my friend Molly DeFrank joins me as we discuss the impact that technology has on the home life and how to create a healthy balance that works for your family, using her tried and true method shared in her book, "Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids"."We enjoy digital entertainment. We like technology. We don't want to banish it forever. We just want it to be working for us rather than feeling stuck and enslaved to it. So how do we make a long-term plan for our family that we can sustain our results, but also bring it back in.""For me as a person of faith, I think about God telling his people how they should parent their kids and he gives so much freedom here in styles of parenting, but one of the things he said is train your kids up and talk about me when you're going along the road, when you're laying down, when you're getting up. We're living in a culture where all of those moments, all those in between times, they're all filled with a device. They're filling every single moment that historically families have used to connect, those little pockets of boredom. They're not there anymore because we're filling them up. So, when you take them away, you're actually giving yourself, and your home, and your kids an opportunity... pocket moments to connect with each other." - Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank on Instagram)You can purchase Molly's book "Digital Detox" here, where you'll also receive a handful of freebies with your purchase that will be useful, such as the kitchen table discussion prompts and scripts for approaching the implementation of a "digital detox" in your home that we discussed in this week's episode! (Note: Don't forget to add your order/receipt number at the bottom of her website to receive your freebies!)___We recently announced something HUGE coming this fall, listen here!The Homemaker's Club ® is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways and traditions of making house a home. We are the homemakers, gathered for good. ®Join our community of thousands of women worldwide, as we navigate the joys and hardships of homemaking, alongside one another! The Homemaker's Club currently gathers on Instagram, see you there!

Molly DeFrank is the author of Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids. As a mom of six kids, Molly found a simple solution to the negative impact of too much screen time. She wrote a practical guide for parents. Molly and her husband made the decision to detox their screen-obsessed kids—and the difference it made for my family was incredible. When the detox was over, her kids actually thanked her.

Molly DeFrank is the founder of the online Digital Detox, where she helps free families from their addictions to devices. She has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under.

On this episode of the By HIs Grace podcast, Misty Phillip sits down with Molly DeFrank, the founder of the online Digital Detox, where she helps free families from their addictions to devices. We talk about detoxing from tech, the numbing out of dopamine levels, giving our kids a love of reading, the science behind […] The post Molly DeFrank: Digital Detox appeared first on By His Grace.

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In this week's Chit Chat Across the Pond, I interview author Molly DeFrank on her book "Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids" along with Lindsay Tondee who put Molly's advice to the test with her son Forbes. As a geek, you'll probably think this is crazy talk, but I promise you it's a fun conversation and Molly's practical steps in her book might just be what you need if your kids turn into monsters when you take their screens away. Molly's book is available at: * Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Target You can find Molly at mollydefrank.com and you can follow Lindsay at twitter.com/idahomonkees. During the interview, Molly mentioned the Gabb "dumb" phone she bought her 12-year-old which you can find at gabbwireless.com/... We also talked about the Silverware Dance by Forbes and Molly asked for a GIF of it so you can all enjoy it. Silverware Dance by Forbes

In this week's Chit Chat Across the Pond, I interview author Molly DeFrank on her book "Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids" along with Lindsay Tondee who put Molly's advice to the test with her son Forbes. As a geek, you'll probably think this is crazy talk, but I promise you it's a fun conversation and Molly's practical steps in her book might just be what you need if your kids turn into monsters when you take their screens away. Molly's book is available at: * Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Target You can find Molly at mollydefrank.com and you can follow Lindsay at twitter.com/idahomonkees. During the interview, Molly mentioned the Gabb "dumb" phone she bought her 12-year-old which you can find at gabbwireless.com/... We also talked about the Silverware Dance by Forbes and Molly asked for a GIF of it so you can all enjoy it. Silverware Dance by Forbes

Molly DeFrank wants to help you get your kids back! In this latest conversation, we talk about technology, parenting, and how to de-zombify the little humans walking around your house.  Full transcripts here.  Spirit & Truth Links:  https://mollydefrank.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank/ https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ https://www.facebook.com/Molly-DeFrank-1006146012771803

When Molly DeFrank's kid greeted her at the door with — not, “Hi, Mom” — but, “Can I play on your phone” — she knew it was time for a change. So what change did she make? A digital detox, cold turkey! It was time for drastic measures. Molly joins us for a conversation, sharing about her book “Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids” – the book she says she wishes she had when they started their detox. 100 digital free ideas to get you started mollydefrank.com

Author, Molly DeFrank, joins me on this week's podcast to discuss the stress of families being connected to digital devices and media. She shares strategies from her book "Digital Detox" and we talk about manageable & sustainable ways to use technology to stay connected without feeling like it is over-running ruining your mental, physical, & emotional health.  head to Molly's website to learn more about her and order her book:  https://mollydefrank.com/ Follow Molly on Instagram for tips & conversations surrounding helping your children detox from digital devices & media.  https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank/  

Are you tired of the screen time battles in your home? If you're constantly managing fights between your kids, meltdowns, or saying "put that away!" it may be time for a digital detox. Author and mom of six Molly DeFrank shares her family's journey of unplugging and outlines a detailed plan for you to do the same. Today's conversation is about: 2:30 Mother has had it! The birth of the digital detox 5:00 How do you present the digital detox to your kids? What does that talk sound like? 7:30 What are signs that your children need a detox from devices? 9:00 Mom, say this when your kids say I'm bored 12:00 The best part of the detox is noticing your child's specific talents and interests 15:20 Do parents have to join the digital detox? If so, how? 17:30 Kids from foster care - adapting the digital detox for them 22:00 Here's how you can continue the digital detox long term 25:20 You don't have to be organized or a planner to do this digital detox because… Molly DeFrank is the mama of the digital detox. She's a stay home mom and foster mom of six kids ages 12 and under. She's been a guest on Good Morning America and her new book is Digital Detox: The 2 week tech reset for kids. Find out more on Molly's website Visit Happy Home University to subscribe to Arlene's free family monthly resources. Happy Home is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

This is a perfect podcast episode to start the summer off with! Today's guest is Molly DeFrank, Mom and foster mom to 6 children, and author of Digital Detox: The 2 Week Tech Reset for Kids. Molly has been featured on Fox News, The Doctors (CBS), The Sun, Daily Mail, and Good Morning America! Molly shares with us some incredible information that will help all Mama's out there struggling with behavior problems when it's time for their children to put away the electronics.What we discuss in this podcast episode:Why Molly started researching the toxicity of screen time (this isn't the first place she started to search to find answers about her children's behavior)What she found doing research (the science of why our children have melt downs after being on a screen)What works for her family now, and can work for you (which is in her new book, The Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids)What her thoughts are on learning APP'sThe correlation between screen time/ social media and children's increasingly poor mental healthGet the Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids book now: http://mollydefrank.com/detox/Find Molly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank/

Are you tired of the screen time battles in your home? If you're constantly managing fights between your kids, meltdowns, or saying "put that away!" it may be time for a digital detox. Author and mom of six Molly DeFrank shares her family's journey of unplugging and outlines a detailed plan for you to do the same. Today's conversation is about: 2:30 Mother has had it! The birth of the digital detox 5:00 How do you present the digital detox to your kids? What does that talk sound like? 7:30 What are signs that your children need a detox from devices? 9:00 Mom, say this when your kids say I'm bored 12:00 The best part of the detox is noticing your child's specific talents and interests 15:20 Do parents have to join the digital detox? If so, how? 17:30 Kids from foster care - adapting the digital detox for them 22:00 Here's how you can continue the digital detox long term 25:20 You don't have to be organized or a planner to do this digital detox because… Molly DeFrank is the mama of the digital detox. She's a stay home mom and foster mom of six kids ages 12 and under. She's been a guest on Good Morning America and her new book is Digital Detox: The 2 week tech reset for kids. Find out more on Molly's website Visit Happy Home University to subscribe to Arlene's free family monthly resources. The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Dwell Bible App. Save 30% off Dwell for Life at DwellApp.io/HappyHome

Digital Detox…Say what?  How many of you have just broken out in a cold sweat? or are already beginning to have withdrawals? Wait!? Are you asking me to give up my phone? not scroll social media?  Give up TV? Not steam Netflix, Disney+, or my favorite streaming platform? Or all of the above?!?! I can hear you all saying, "Now just wait a minute here! Let's not go crazy!" Well, don't fear, Molly is here!  That's right, Molly DeFranks new book: "Digital Detox" is just what you need to not only help your kids get free from the toxicity of digital media, but it can help you as well. The truth is, we adults have a problem with digital media too.   Mom of six, Molly DeFrank was sick of screen-time meltdowns. She wanted more for her family, so she pulled the plug, declaring a digital detox for her kids. The transformation blew her away. As if parenthood weren't stressful enough, parents in 2022 are wading through entirely new challenges that didn't exist for any previous generation. We are drowning in digital entertainment and distractions. Kids are literally addicted to and spend HOURS each day staring at screens and taking in images and messages - from who knows where. The book and plan are highly practical, not just philosophical, with worksheets, checklists and more. It's a bridge between this pervasive problem and a long-term solution. It also offers readers long-term plans to overhaul their family's reliance on screens.   You can purchase a copy of Digital Detox on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764238760/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   Connect with Molly on her website or buy a book from here here: https://mollydefrank.com/ Or on social media here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/Molly-DeFrank-1006146012771803

For Father's Day, Stephanie welcomes NLF chaplain and Pastor Jonathan Evans for a no-nonsense conversation about our investment as parents for the Kingdom of God. With his trademark candid and bold kindness, Jonathan shares his approach to parenting, as well as what he learned from his parents, Lois and Dr Tony Evans. We discuss fatherhood in particular, but these principles apply to all forms of parenting and for everyone who ministers to children of all ages! So, parents, grandparents, family members and all youth leaders -- this episode will inspire you, challenge you, and help you remember how eternal your investment is! Jonathan shares, “God is calling you to go further, rise higher, and achieve more in His name than you could ever imagine. But you will never get to experience all that God has for you unless you are willing to rise up out of the depths of your own disappointments, get up off the couches of your own comfort zones, and pursue His plan for this season. Now.” Beyond parenting, Jonathan shades his quest for a deeper intimacy with God. He remembers living life on “cruise control,” comfortable where he was, following in the footsteps of his well-known and respected father (Dr. Tony Evans), until one day he realized he didn't know his own role or purpose in life. Jonathan didn't wait to figure it out; he took action and pursued what God had in store for him. His book, Your Time is Now urges us to get out of the “comfort” rut and do the same. Using the Old Testament leader Joshua as a model for stepping up to God's calling, Jonathan invites us to stop living at surface level, dig deeper, and step into our callings now, no matter what obstacles stand in our way. “Now is the time for you to live out your purpose for God,” says Jonathan. “Not when you're older. Not when you've settled down. Not when you feel like you've got nothing else to do…Now is your season.” In Your Time is Now, Jonathan invites us to shift our perspectives from an outward concern about what the world thinks, to an inward focus on the only One whose opinion really matters: God. No matter the season we find ourselves in or the challenges we face, Jonathan encourages us to stand on the truth that God can and will use us and this season for His purpose, if only we intentionally and actively pursue Him. If you missed our Mother's Day episode, we invite you to check out the phenomenally inspiring convo between Molly De Frank and Stephanie about how to digitally detox your kids! Jonathan discusses the importance of keeping our kids grounded in real life and away from screens, so take a listen to Episode 147 (Digital Detox for kids with Molly DeFrank) for practical tips.    MEET JONATHAN EVANS Jonathan Evans is a pastor, speaker, mentor, and author who speaks passionately and powerfully about his relationship with God and has a burning desire to share his faith with others. He serves on the pastoral staff at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, a nondenominational church in Dallas, Texas, with his pastor, friend, and father, Dr. Tony Evans. Jonathan has roles in both the local church and in the national ministry, The Urban Alternative. Jonathan has a goal of building a legacy that leaves an impact. A dynamic speaker, he has shared at men's conferences, youth events, churches, and other venues throughout the United States. Jonathan has also written several books, including Different, Get in the Game: A Spiritual Workout for Athletes (with Dr. Tony Evans), and Kingdom Family Devotional (with Dr. Tony Evans). Jonathan has also created powerful video and audio presentations to accompany his teaching, including spoken word videos that showcase his ability to deliver his messages with energy, creativity, and relevance. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanblakeevans Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanblakeevans/ https://jonathanblakeevans.com/     BECOME A GOSPELSPICE MEMBER TODAY! Have you noticed our brand new website? It offers FREE MEMBERSHIP that gives you access to ALL -- we do mean ALL -- the GospelSpice content we have created for you since our inception in 2019! FULL studies, including - our most in-depth, CENTERING ON CHRIST: THE TABERNACLE - our most popular to date, IDENTITY IN THE BATTLE - daily wisdom through PROVERBS - and more! 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Author of Digital Detox, Molly DeFrank, provides very practical advice about how to implement a two-week tech reset for your children. Molly is an author and a former politico turned stay-at-home mom to six children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Is it time to flip the switch and get your kids back? Molly DeFrank, mom of six, got sick of the screens that had taken over family time. So she pulled the plug. She declared a digital detox. The transformation blew her away. Hear what happened and more about her step by step guide for a tech-reset for your children on the next Chris Fabry Live.

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Parents in 2022 are wading through entirely new challenges in 2022 in the form of digital entertainment and distractions, and kids are spending hours each day staring at screens and taking in images and messages--from who knows where. It's time to flip the switch and get your kids back. On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, author, mother, and founder of Digital Detox, Molly DeFrank joins us to talk about her new book with highly practical long-term plans to overhaul a family's reliance on screens. Work on transforming your home for the better, one day at a time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past couple of years have had a significant impact on our children, especially when it comes to screen time. Many parents relied on tablets and television to keep their children busy while they were busy working from home or while they were in lockdown.  Molly DeFrank is a mother of six and the author of Digital Detox: A Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids.  She says it is time to flip the switch and get our kids back. Today on Connections, Molly shares how we can start doing this and relate it to our faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 147 - Are you concerned your children might be addicted to digital media? How can you know proper boundaries, and how can you weather a total digital detox without losing your mind in the process? How can you restore your children to the fullness of childhood--games and puzzles and twigs and fireflies and hide-and-seek--without losing sanity in the process? Molly DeFrank joins Stephanie for this special Mother's Day episode to talk about just that. And it's for dads, and grandparents, and aunts and uncles too!  Molly is currently a stay-at-home mom of six beautiful little ones, aged 2 to 11. She has experienced the stress and fatigue and mood swings and temper tantrums that inevitably accompanied the words "screen time is up!" And she has crafted, through personal experience and through coaching many families, the solution that every modern parent has been desperately wishign for: the complete guide to digital detox in two weeks. It's not easy, she says, but it is simple. And efficient. It will reclaim your family life, and will poise you to become a steward of the beautiful children the Lord has entrusted into your care.  Molly says, "As if parenthood didn't bring enough stress on its own, moms and dads in 2022 are drowning in digital distractions up to our eyeballs. And if we don't take a moment to clarify the role we want tech to play in our homes, it will continue to seep in and monopolize. It will steal the moments, days and years meant for connecting with, training and forming our kids' hearts and worldviews.  The quiet lulls, connective meals, and mellow drive times that filled our own childhoods are long gone. They've been displaced by digital entertainment. Parents are having fewer conversations with their kids, whose beautiful saucer-eyes now staring at tablets instead of their loving caregiver." She says, "I know because I shrugged off the nudges for years before I finally said “no more.” And as soon as we detoxed our own kids, everything changed. Since then, I've coached several families through their own digital detox journeys. Every single one witnessed transformation. Every single family's results exceeded their expectations." With her trademark sense of humor, this California mom adds, "A LOT of people call me mom. I spaced my kids so close together that the hospital's labor and delivery department gave me a punch card for a free sandwich.  Then we also added several darlings via foster care—some for a day, some forever. We've parented lots of kids from all backgrounds. We've navigated kids through therapy, broken limbs, recovering from abuse. We've housed kids between juvenile hall stays. We've overseen autism therapy and high-honors students...." So, join Molly and Stephanie this week on the show--we promise you will leave with fresh hope and a renewed sense that you can take charge of your children's screen time with simplicity. MEET MOLLY DEFRANK: "In early parenthood, I was certain about many things. Like how I would never homeschool, listen to Kids Bop, or drive a minivan. A decade-plus later, I have blasted Kids Bop while driving my children to the homeschool coop—in my minivan. God lovingly used motherhood to show me the end of my rope, and how deeply I need strength outside of myself. Parenting is life's best lesson in humility. And for especially thick heads like mine, God gives you many children in quick succession, then a few bonus kids for good measure.  I enjoy black coffee strong enough to power a small jet, reading instead of cleaning, time spent across a table with friends, and eating any food that's prepared impeccably. I'm also a recovering vegetarian. 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Parents these days are digital pioneers, navigating uncharted territory with devices that can access the world with the tap of a finger. The average time spent on screens has doubled to over 8 hours per day since the pandemic. This means screens aren't just giving our kids access to the world, rather screens have become their world.    With this increased amount of time spent on technology, parents and medical professionals are seeing the mental, physical and behavioral effects on kids like never before.    If you feel like your kids have become screen zombies, today's episode is for you!   Joining me to discuss this topic is author and mom of 6, Molly DeFrank. Molly's Digital Detox is taking the world by storm, helping parents take back their kids, their time and reconnect as a family. In today's episode, Molly and I discuss:    Signs it's time for a digital detox The effects of technology on brain chemistry Easy 4 steps process for families to do their own detox Putting technology in its right place   As Molly says, “Parents have to work a lot harder today than they had before in order to put technology in its right place.”     In today's episode we will encourage and show you how! Connect with Molly on Instagram and get your copy of Digital Detox and access freebies at mollydefrank.com Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram Receive weekly updates and resources from Somer's Ahavah Community HERE! FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS: My precious kids were becoming “screen zombies”   Signs it may be time for a digital detox: Tantrum after screen time that wasn't age appropriate Short attention span Sibling arguments go next-level Boredom complaints   When our kids use their devices, their dopamine levels are through the roof - there's so much dopamine flowing through the brains that real life doesn't compare with the dopamine they are getting from these games   Our worldviews are all being formed by something - the question is, what is forming their worldview?   ⅔ of all internet downloads are pornographic   “Parents have to work a lot harder today than they had before in order to put technology in its right place.”     Dopamine receptors are actually numbing out the brain - it's like any addiction loop, you need more and more to satisfy what the brain becomes accustomed to   “We want to use [technology] to create and connect, like watching movies together. It's a great tool for connection but when it comes to isolating and consuming that's when we took it off the table.”   “It is from our littlest kids to our older kids that are negatively being impacted by too much [screentime].”   ER visits for 12-17 year old girls doubled for eating disorders since the pandemic  ER visits tripled with an unexplained tic disorder related to tik toc   We treat the tablets like they are the solution but really they are causing the problem.   “What we have is this opportunity in our homes to show them we love them all the time no matter what. Especially for kids who've been through trauma, that's what changes lives.”   4 Steps Necessary for Tech Detox Success -Unplugging completely! No “educational” apps or anything. Completely unplugged. -Study your kids!  Open up opportunities to see what your kids like, such as art or cooking in the kitchen, and encourage them in whatever they like--feeding those desires! -Develop a list of screen free fun ideas for them. Hype them up! Set goals!  -Opening the books. Help your kids love to learn reading!    Reading is the gateway to every other hobby and calling.   When tech is off the table, they will find things to do!   We have this opportunity in our homes to show our kids we love them all of the time, no matter what.

Parents these days are digital pioneers, navigating uncharted territory with devices that can access the world with the tap of a finger. The average time spent on screens has doubled to over 8 hours per day since the pandemic. This means screens aren't just giving our kids access to the world, rather screens have become their world.    With this increased amount of time spent on technology, parents and medical professionals are seeing the mental, physical and behavioral effects on kids like never before.    If you feel like your kids have become screen zombies, today's episode is for you!   Joining me to discuss this topic is author and mom of 6, Molly DeFrank. Molly's Digital Detox is taking the world by storm, helping parents take back their kids, their time and reconnect as a family. In today's episode, Molly and I discuss:    Signs it's time for a digital detox The effects of technology on brain chemistry Easy 4 steps process for families to do their own detox Putting technology in its right place   As Molly says, “Parents have to work a lot harder today than they had before in order to put technology in its right place.”     In today's episode we will encourage and show you how! Connect with Molly on Instagram and get your copy of Digital Detox and access freebies at mollydefrank.com Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram Receive weekly updates and resources from Somer's Ahavah Community HERE! FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS: My precious kids were becoming “screen zombies”   Signs it may be time for a digital detox: Tantrum after screen time that wasn't age appropriate Short attention span Sibling arguments go next-level Boredom complaints   When our kids use their devices, their dopamine levels are through the roof - there's so much dopamine flowing through the brains that real life doesn't compare with the dopamine they are getting from these games   Our worldviews are all being formed by something - the question is, what is forming their worldview?   ⅔ of all internet downloads are pornographic   “Parents have to work a lot harder today than they had before in order to put technology in its right place.”     Dopamine receptors are actually numbing out the brain - it's like any addiction loop, you need more and more to satisfy what the brain becomes accustomed to   “We want to use [technology] to create and connect, like watching movies together. It's a great tool for connection but when it comes to isolating and consuming that's when we took it off the table.”   “It is from our littlest kids to our older kids that are negatively being impacted by too much [screentime].”   ER visits for 12-17 year old girls doubled for eating disorders since the pandemic  ER visits tripled with an unexplained tic disorder related to tik toc   We treat the tablets like they are the solution but really they are causing the problem.   “What we have is this opportunity in our homes to show them we love them all the time no matter what. Especially for kids who've been through trauma, that's what changes lives.”   4 Steps Necessary for Tech Detox Success -Unplugging completely! No “educational” apps or anything. Completely unplugged. -Study your kids!  Open up opportunities to see what your kids like, such as art or cooking in the kitchen, and encourage them in whatever they like--feeding those desires! -Develop a list of screen free fun ideas for them. Hype them up! Set goals!  -Opening the books. Help your kids love to learn reading!    Reading is the gateway to every other hobby and calling.   When tech is off the table, they will find things to do!   We have this opportunity in our homes to show our kids we love them all of the time, no matter what.

It's time to flip the switch and get your kids back.Mom of six Molly DeFrank was sick of screen-time meltdowns. She wanted more for her family, so she pulled the plug, declaring a digital detox for her kids. The transformation blew her away: She got her sweet, happy kids back.The detox was easier than she could have hoped, and the results were better than she could have dreamed. In just two weeks, her children were free from the grip of digital devices. Their moods shifted immediately, and their creativity exploded. They learned how to entertain themselves and enjoy life without screens.Her experiment led to a total tech overhaul that changed her family's life. Here's how she did it in just fourteen days, and how you can too.Digital Detox offers step-by-step guidance that will help you overcome your fear of firing your "electronic babysitter"; cultivate your child's giftings outside of screens; confidently set the right tech boundaries for your family; and develop a long-term plan to sustain lasting change.Best of all, you'll transform screen zombies into friendly, happy, grateful kids.You can put technology in its right place. This book will show you how.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9CARYBYT8F7JL)

What could a tech reset do for your family? Mom of six, Molly DeFrank, was tired of screen-time meltdowns, so she declared a digital detox for her kids. Molly will describe how she saw her children be transformed and how this sparked the desire to share this two-week tech reboot. If technology rules your home, this conversation will offer hope that your kids can regain new creativity and happiness on the other side of this addiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We are drowning in digital distractions up to our eyeballs. And if we don't take a moment to clarify the role we as parents want tech to play in our homes, it will continue to seep in and monopolize, stealing the moments, days and years meant for connecting with, training and forming our kids' hearts and worldviews.” Join us as we talk with Molly DeFrank, author of Digital Detox, about all this more in this week's episode.

Featuring Author Molly DeFrank On Her New Book "Digital Detox" by Kevin McCullough Radio

Molly is a mom of 6 kids, a foster and adoptive mom and the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. If you feel like your kids or even YOU need a digital detox, this is the episode for you! I was right in the middle of our two week digital detox for our kids and I can't say enough how significant this time has been for us. Grab Molly's book and be encouraged and equipped mama, you can do this! And check out the Ready to Thrive School here! Use code THRIVE20 for 20% off any of my courses! Now is the time to Thrive!

Molly DeFrank talks about Ticks, tik tok and teens. Spotlight Podcast: https://www.podcastone.com/Spotlight-with-Laurie-Hardie

Molly is the founder of the online Digital Detox, where she helps free families from their addictions to devices. She has a degree in international relations and worked as a press aide for former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. These days, she is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages twelve and under. Her book is called Digital Detox and she says "I promise, if you do this with your kids you will reap amazing benefits. https://mollydefrank.com/

This topic is hot. It's hard to talk about and not sound "judgy" but let me tell you, as a family that is doing this already, this process is a ... well a process! Screens. Yup, they tend to sneak in and take over and there is no easy way to say it, screens mess with you. They mess with your confidence, hello Instagram comparison game. They mess with your kids emotions, "just 2 more minutes" .... followed by a melt down. They mess with your marriage, oops we zoned on our phones till 10:30 PM then just went to bed (or Netflix binged...again). We're all guilty to some level which is why I'm so glad to have Molly on the podcast this week. You may or may not know but my own family is screen free and have been for 3 years now, wow! Can't believe it's been that long. Molly brings a fresh perspective into living a life with less screens and how to get there. We're calling it a Screen Detox. You'll want to hear this cause....if Molly, mom of FIVE can do it, then there is hope for you, too! But remember - We're all in different places when it comes to the amount of screen time we let into our lives so - Judgement free zone here! Tune in, can't wait to hear what you think! MY MORNING ROUTINE: http://jbrazeal.com/morningroutine/ COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theunhurriedlife THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/detoxing-kids-from-screens/