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 enough

• The myth of “inevitable” tech dependence for kids

• What families who’ve gone tech-free have learned

• Steps you can take right now to push back against digital overwhelm

About Clare

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.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Book: Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts With Worry) by Lenore Skenazy

• Book: 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 MD

• Book: The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch

• Wise Phone

• Connect with Claire:

• Book: The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones

• Website

• Substack

• thetechexit.com 

• https://eppc.org/author/clare_morell/

• https://eppc.org/program/technology-and-human-flourishing/

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