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Apr 2023
13m 19s

I Mustache Mark a Question: Screentime

MARK GREGSTON
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In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers questions from mothers who want to know how to get their daughters off of their phones and out into the real world. He dives into the heart of screen time issues — connection. The desire of any teen’s heart is to be seen, validated and affirmed through relationships; if they aren’t finding adequate affirmation at home, they’ll seek it out just about anywhere else. Tune in now!

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