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Sept. 23, 2025

A Better Replacement for Screens

A Better Replacement for Screens
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How do we find a way to break away from the constant use of screens? John and Danny cover how depression and anxiety have gone up since smart phones became the norm. Then, Jim Daly talks with Arlene Pellicane about training your child to find pleasure outside of social media and screens.

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