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How to Be a More Present Parent in a Distracted World | Ruby Ryba
Do you ever open your phone to “just check something” — and suddenly realize you’ve lost 30 minutes to scrolling? Scrolling isn’t just a problem for our kids, it is a problem for parents too. In this episode of Parents Making Time, Anthony talks with Ruby Ryba, educator, statistician, and mom of two, about the hidden costs of phone addiction and how scrolling addiction quietly robs families of time, focus, and connection.
Ruby shares honest stories and research-backed strategies to help parents:
- Recognize the signs of phone addiction and wasting time on social media
- Rebuild healthier boundaries around technology
- Be a more present and intentional parent
- Create moments of true connection and family bonding on a tight schedule
- Model balanced tech habits for the next generation
If you’ve ever felt torn between your phone and your family, this episode will show you how to reclaim your attention, restore calm, and parent without regret. Presence isn’t about giving up technology — it’s about using it intentionally so you can focus on what truly matters: your people.
Breaking the Scrolling Habit: An Interview with Ruby Reba
00:00 Introduction: The Phone Addiction Dilemma
00:56 Meet Ruby Reba: Tackling Phone Addiction
03:47 Understanding Phone Addiction
08:06 Practical Strategies to Combat Phone Addiction
13:04 Ruby's Upcoming Book and Final Thoughts
13:53 Conclusion and Free Resource for Parents
When you finish listening, we’d love for you to connect with us on social media!
Follow us on Instagram and like our page on Facebook to keep the conversation going. It’s the best way to get quick tips, encouragement, and resources to help you make time for what matters most—your family.
Get our FREE resource, "30-Second Micro Moments of Intention with Your Kids", by going to: parentsmakingtime.com/freeresource
Other Resources Mentioned:
- How to Stop Scrolling by Ruby Ryba (coming soon at howtostopscrolling.com)
- ClearSpace App – a powerful tool to break scrolling addiction and reduce distractions
Follow Anthony Craiker: Instagram | LinkedIn
Follow Jennifer Craiker: Instagram
Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
https://www.parentsmakingtime.com/
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By Anthony & Jennifer Craiker | Parents Making TimeDo you ever open your phone to “just check something” — and suddenly realize you’ve lost 30 minutes to scrolling? Scrolling isn’t just a problem for our kids, it is a problem for parents too. In this episode of Parents Making Time, Anthony talks with Ruby Ryba, educator, statistician, and mom of two, about the hidden costs of phone addiction and how scrolling addiction quietly robs families of time, focus, and connection.
Ruby shares honest stories and research-backed strategies to help parents:
- Recognize the signs of phone addiction and wasting time on social media
- Rebuild healthier boundaries around technology
- Be a more present and intentional parent
- Create moments of true connection and family bonding on a tight schedule
- Model balanced tech habits for the next generation
If you’ve ever felt torn between your phone and your family, this episode will show you how to reclaim your attention, restore calm, and parent without regret. Presence isn’t about giving up technology — it’s about using it intentionally so you can focus on what truly matters: your people.
Breaking the Scrolling Habit: An Interview with Ruby Reba
00:00 Introduction: The Phone Addiction Dilemma
00:56 Meet Ruby Reba: Tackling Phone Addiction
03:47 Understanding Phone Addiction
08:06 Practical Strategies to Combat Phone Addiction
13:04 Ruby's Upcoming Book and Final Thoughts
13:53 Conclusion and Free Resource for Parents
When you finish listening, we’d love for you to connect with us on social media!
Follow us on Instagram and like our page on Facebook to keep the conversation going. It’s the best way to get quick tips, encouragement, and resources to help you make time for what matters most—your family.
Get our FREE resource, "30-Second Micro Moments of Intention with Your Kids", by going to: parentsmakingtime.com/freeresource
Other Resources Mentioned:
- How to Stop Scrolling by Ruby Ryba (coming soon at howtostopscrolling.com)
- ClearSpace App – a powerful tool to break scrolling addiction and reduce distractions
Follow Anthony Craiker: Instagram | LinkedIn
Follow Jennifer Craiker: Instagram
Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
https://www.parentsmakingtime.com/