Reclaiming Childhood From the Grip of Technology | Clare Morell (EP385)

Author and tech policy expert Clare Morell joins us to share a bold, hopeful message: kids don’t need smartphones or social media to thrive—and it’s not too late to reclaim their childhood. In this episode, Clare unpacks her new book The Tech Exit, exposing the myths we’ve been sold about managing tech and offering a practical roadmap for families ready to break free from digital dependence. Whether your kids already have devices or you’re hoping to avoid them, this conversation is full of real-life solutions and encouragement to help you raise connected, grounded kids in a screen-saturated world. In this episode, we cover:Why parental controls aren’t enoughThe myth of “inevitable” tech dependence for kidsThe real social and mental toll of smartphones and social mediaWhat families who’ve gone tech-free have learnedSteps you can take right now to push back against digital overwhelm If you’ve ever wondered if a healthier, freer childhood is still possible in the digital age—this episode will show you that it is.Links Discussed in This Episode |Book: Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts With Worry) by Lenore SkenazyBook: Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time by Victoria L. Dunckley MDBook: The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy CrouchWise PhoneConnect with Claire:Book: The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from SmartphonesWebsiteSubstackthetechexit.com https://eppc.org/author/clare_morell/https://eppc.org/program/technology-and-human-flourishing/ About Claire| Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of its Technology and Human Flourishing Project. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, the New York Post, Newsweek, National Review, The Hill, The Dispatch, National Affairs, The Federalist, The American Conservative, Public Discourse, American Affairs, The Washington Times, The Daily Signal, Bloomberg News, First Things, and WORLD Magazine. Morell consults legislators on technology policy and has helped draft legislation to protect children online. She and her family live out their Tech Exit life together in Washington, D.C. Episode Sponsors | The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Enjoy the Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity. Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact! Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadomattress.com * Check out Blueland: https://blueland.com/clear * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy