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The Screen Time Stat That Should Scare Every Parent

August 6, 2026 · 14 min

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The internet is in our homes 24/7 — but is it discipling our kids more than we are?

In this episode, Tony and Bre get honest about the role screens play in their own home — the wins, the struggles, and the habits they've had to rebuild as parents. They talk through why removing screens without replacing them rarely works, why kids imitate more than they obey, and one simple rule that's changed their family's mornings.

They also share a free resource from their friends at Plugged In: the 2026 Parents Guide to Technology — a practical, balanced guide for navigating screens, social media, and tech in the home.

📥 Download the free guide here: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/

If you've ever wondered whether you're raising kids who are shaped more by their phones than by your voice, this conversation is for you.

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