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EP 38 | Heath Wilson | Phone Help for YOU & Your Kids

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

What You'll Learn In This Show:

  • Heath's entrepreneurial lifestyle led to limited quality time with his son, reflecting a common challenge for parent entrepreneurs.
  • ​With screen time tripling since the Covid pandemic, Stephanie emphasized the Aro Box's role in promoting screen health for families.
  • ​Children often emulate adult behaviors, and Heath noted the importance of adults setting a positive example in screen habits to foster better connections with kids.
  • ​Discussing the negative impact of using phones during parent-child interactions.
  • ​​Heath shared that the inspiration for the Aro Box came from his own struggle to balance work and family time.
  • ​​The importance of community involvement and the benefits of engaging with it.
  • ​And so much more...

Episode Summary:


Ever feel like your phone is taking over your life? You're not alone.

Join us in this eye-opening chat with Heath Wilson, one of the geniuses behind the innovative Aro Box. Discover how this groundbreaking app and device combo is helping families like yours put down their phones and reconnect with what truly matters.

In this podcast episode, Heath opens up about his own struggles as a busy parent and how Aro Box was born from a desire to spend more quality time with his family. Stephanie also chimes in to discuss the startling rise in screen time since the pandemic and shares personal insights on how technology shapes our relationships with our kids and community.

This episode is packed with practical tips, heartfelt stories, and a fresh look at how we can balance our digital lives. Whether you're a parent, a tech-lover, or just someone looking to find more joy in everyday moments, this conversation is for you.

Tune in and be inspired to reclaim your time and strengthen your connections!

Quotes:


“Our phone is our primary distraction that keeps us locked in to those around us.” - Heath Wilson


“If you have a different relationship with this piece of technology then your relationships will also be different.” - Heath Wilson


“Our usage of our phones are just poor habits.” - Heath Wilson

“People when they come in, they bring just as much beauty yet they can also bring just as much difficulty. But that difficulty is what causes us humans to level up and learn more grace, more love, and how we handle tough situations.” - Stephanie Dove Blake


“Pursuing friendship requires sacrifice.” - Heath Wilson


“It’s hard to be vulnerable. It’s hard to have someone stop by and you have to face the fact that your house doesn’t look perfectly clean when they stop by and sacrifice that you may not feel up for company but they’re gonna come over and you’re gonna muddle through it anyway because maybe they need you versus you needing them.” - Stephanie Dove Blake


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