How to Win the Smartphone Battle with Your Kids: Arlene Pellicane Explains

Updated Sep 29, 2026

Best-selling author and family expert Arlene Pellicane joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss how smartphones, social media and other technology are reshaping childhood — and what parents can do about it. Pellicane, author of The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families, explains why she believes excessive screen use is contributing to anxiety, weakening relationships and crowding out the experiences kids need to thrive. She also shares practical advice for parents who want to delay smartphones, set healthier boundaries and make changes even if their teenagers are already deeply attached to their devices. Plus, Pellicane explains why parents must examine their own screen habits if they want their kids to develop healthier ones.

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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel. 

Listen to Michael's Podcast! He is the host of Crosswalk Talk, a podcast where he talks with Christian movie stars, musicians, directors, and more. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment. You can find Crosswalk Talk on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an interview that will be sure to encourage your faith.

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