Thursday, July 13, 2023

What Happened When I Realized I Was On My Phone More Often Than My Teens

Jul. 13, 2023
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What Happened When I Realized I Was On My Phone More Often Than My Teens

"One recent Saturday, as I was pulling into our favorite restaurant, my daughter suggested we all leave our phones in the car. Before anyone could answer, my youngest son said: 'Yeah, Mom!'" writes Katie Bingham-Smith. She got defensive immediately -– but then, she got honest with herself: "My son is absolutely right. I've got three teenagers and there are many times when I'm on my phone more than they are."

And today, she's writing about what she did with that realization. Give it a read and see if you relate.

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