<p>What can we ALL do to reduce device time? (Parents too!) Strategies to reduce phone pickups via using Do Not Disturb and using gamification (kids v parents) to see who can use their devices for the least amount of time. We also debate the usefulness of Apple Watches (Big Mama is NOT convinced).</p><br><p>Co-host: Big Mama's cousin George</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How to reduce phone pickups</li><li>Stupid trivia activity usage stats</li><li>Apple Watch - yes or no</li><li>How George's children became vicious CandyLand players. What's up, Princess Frosty Face?</li><li>Create a competition between kids and parents on device usage (spoiler alert - kids will probably win)</li><li>Board games George and his family love</li><li>Why just the term <em>Do Not Disturb</em> triggers anxiety &amp; marital strife in George's house</li><li>Why Big Mama isn't a fan of Apple Watches</li><li>Why parents shouldn't be texting kids during the school day</li><li>Kids are already under immense pressure - added pings and notifications make life more dramatic and complicated</li><li>Using dumb/flip phones as a partial solution</li><li>George catches himself getting distracted by the SILENCE coming from his phone.</li><li>Getting stuck in a reward loop</li><li>Putting your phone, in a different room</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>Links to products mentioned:</p><ul><li>BOARD GAME: <a href="<a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Stonemaier-Games-STM910-Wingspan-Multi-colored/dp/B07YQ641NQ/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bigmamashou0e-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=c1f4e80f7a09888f3e063f4400f20cc1&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&quot;>WingSpan</a>" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wingspan</a></li><li>BOARD GAME: <a href="<a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Days-Wonder-DO7201-Ticket-Ride/dp/0975277324/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bigmamashou0e-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=419216e23e02891a99ddfb8d98d6b5ce&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&quot;>Ticket To Ride</a>" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ticket to Ride</a></li><li>BOARD GAME: <a href="<a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/USAOPOLY-Vibrant-Guessing-Perfect-Together/dp/B084D2XQ9F/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bigmamashou0e-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=67d742b3b78f288b37fdc08f499e31d8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&quot;>Hues and Cues</a>" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hues &amp; Cues</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>** <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/podcast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Mama’s House Podcast - a podcast for teens</a> is written and hosted by <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/hire-internet-safety-expert-jesse-weinberger-to-speak-to-your-school-parents-teachers-or-organizations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jesse Weinberger (Internet Safety Speaker for Schools) </a></p><br><p>Teen fans of this podcast are called squids. Together with the entire Squid Squad, this podcast for teens explores the immense amounts of pressure impacting young people including: generational disconnect, digital &amp; social media issues, tech true crime, mental health. Each episode comes with additional resources to help teens navigate difficult life circumstances. <strong>Expect to laugh along with the host and guest co-hosts while learning something new.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>