Season 1 Episode 27: Delaying Smartphones, Protecting Students
Lights, Catholic, Action!
When should a child start using a smartphone? Patrice Hall, Regional Director for Smart Families, offers advice based on the Smart Families program that Catholic schools in Fort Worth are implementing. She shares her journey in Catholic education and discusses how the Smart Families program aims to help parents and schools work together to delay smartphone use among children. You'll hear how the program fosters community support, educates families on the brain science and virtues behind the initiative, and protects the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of students.
About Podcast
The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing Catholic communities in Texas. On Lights, Catholic, Action!, we are going beyond the pews to bring you stories of faith and conversion from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Join host Sissel Anderson every Tuesday for inspiring conversations on life, faith, and community.