The Attention Economy Protect Your Child’s Focus (Without Going Anti-Tech)

Welcome to the Between the Pages Podcast with Jimmy and Sarah. In today’s episode, we talk about the attention economy—and how to protect your child’s ability to focus, enjoy real life, and hear God’s voice by designing your home so attention isn’t constantly being stolen.
This isn’t an anti-technology rant. It’s a practical, calm (but urgent) conversation about balance: we’re not anti-tech… we’re pro-kid.
In this episode, we cover:
Why boredom is not the enemy (it’s where creativity, daydreaming, and imagination grow)
How autoplay, short-form videos, constant notifications, background TV/music, and overscheduling train kids to expect “next, next, next”
The hidden cost: boredom intolerance, irritability, weaker self-control, and less imaginative play
Simple resets that actually work:
Device-free zones (table, bedrooms)
Device-free hours (especially before bed)
Turning off autoplay
Replacing constant inputs with books, outdoor time, crafts, walks, and free adventure play
Why reading still matters—and how books and animation can both be tools, as long as kids stay grounded in the real world
Jimmy also shares a reminder about time and pressure: you don’t have to fix everything today—work on one thing at a time, because “time keeps everything from happening at once.”
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Видео The Attention Economy Protect Your Child’s Focus (Without Going Anti-Tech) канала Jimmy Bright