How to Get Kids Off Screens | Jonathan McKee

What if your child’s smartphone is quietly shaping their identity, values—and mental health? In today’s digital age, kids are scrolling before they can even spell. Studies show the average child gets a smartphone at just 10 years old—and by the time they're teens, many are battling anxiety, comparison, loneliness, and addiction fueled by constant screen time and social media use. In this powerful conversation, parenting expert Jonathan McKee joins Focus on the Family to help you understand: - Why smartphones and social media are rewiring your child's brain - How screen time affects your teen’s mental health, self-esteem, and faith - The real reason your kid can’t put the phone down—and what to do about it - Simple, creative ways to reconnect with your child - How to prepare them to make wise, godly decisions in a tech-driven world Get Jonathan McKee's book, 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid here: https://bit.ly/4meZMDi --- Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Jonathan McKee 02:12 – Why Social Media is So Addictive for Kids 05:40 – The Average Age Kids Get Smartphones (and Why It Matters) 08:58 – The Power of Modeling Healthy Tech Use as Parents 11:35 – Practical Ideas: Docking Stations & Tech-Free Dinners 14:50 – Cookie Dough and Conversation: Why Food Can Help 17:10 – Listening to Their Playlist Without Judging It 20:44 – Preparing Kids to Make Wise Tech Choices for Themselves --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #FocusontheFamily #ChristianParenting #JonathanMcKee #ParentingInADigitalAge #FaithAndTechnology #SmartphoneAddiction #ChristianFamily #ScreenTimeSolutions #BiblicalParenting #ParentingTeens ---