Ladylike - Episode 3: Parenting Teens Series: Smartphones & Teen Development

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Is your teen glued to their phone? You're not alone. In this episode of the Ladylike Podcast, Julie Terry and Delaney Cruz tackle one of the biggest challenges facing parents today: teens and smartphone addiction. With teens spending an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media alone, we dive into how we got here, what our kids are missing while they scroll, and practical steps you can take as a parent to help your teen build a real life. Plus, we share a powerful promise from Joshua 1:8 that could change how your teenager sees success. Stay tuned for our "Nuts & Bolts" segment where we walk through what to do if you get pulled over by a police officer! This is part of our Parenting Teens series on the Ladylike Podcast. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode! --- **TIMESTAMPS:** 0:00 - Welcome & Introduction 0:39 - Today's Question: "My teen is glued to their phone..." 1:16 - Shocking Stats: How much time teens really spend on screens 2:28 - Focus on the Family: Are teens addicted to smartphones? 2:52 - The link between social media, anxiety & depression 4:35 - How Did We Get Here? The evolution of technology 6:37 - Growing up without smartphones (our stories) 9:52 - Why technology will always outpace us 10:20 - The parent phone problem nobody talks about 11:03 - What you model, your kids will mirror 13:15 - Remember playing outside? What happened to childhood 14:38 - How COVID changed everything for today's teens 17:39 - TikTok's explosive growth: 700 million to 3 billion downloads 18:38 - Hard skills teens are missing (yard work, cooking, instruments & more) 20:35 - The lost art of daydreaming & sitting with yourself 22:56 - Soft skills in crisis: eye contact, the "Gen Z stare" & social interaction 25:51 - Handshakes, body language & greeting people 28:24 - Why family dinners still matter 31:38 - Where Do We Go From Here? 32:00 - Step one: Start with yourself 33:23 - Parental controls that actually work 35:53 - Preparing for the hard conversations 37:03 - The counterfeit money illustration: building a foundation of faith 38:28 - Joshua 1:8: God's promise of prosperity & success for your teen 39:46 - Helping your teen develop foundational values 42:04 - Your tips wanted! Share in the comments 42:47 - NUTS & BOLTS: What to do if you get pulled over by a police officer 48:10 - Outro & Thank You --- **Want more content like this?** Download the **Maximum Life+ App** for MORE episodes, exclusive content, and resources from Maximum Life, Inc. to help you and your family live life to the fullest. Available on the App Store and Google Play -- just search "Maximum Life+" and start exploring today! **Connect with us:** Website: coderedtalk.com Church: First Baptist Fernandina Beach **Support Maximum Life:** Maximum Life, Inc. is a nonprofit media organization dedicated to helping people experience the maximum life God has for them. Your generous donations make content like this possible. Visit our website to learn how you can partner with us! #ParentingTeens #SmartphoneAddiction #TeenScreenTime #LadylikePodcast #MaximumLife #ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #RaisingTeens #DigitalParenting #FirstBaptistFernandinaBeach Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLYFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https//www.zachterry.org/donate Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

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