How We Deepened Our Bond with Our Son in One Evening

What would happen if your family put the phones away—just for one evening a week? Could you strengthen your parent-child connection?

Maybe you’ve felt that tug lately—the sense that your teen is drifting into their screen while real conversations, teaching opportunities, and connection get squeezed out. You want more meaningful moments together . . . but between schedules, resistance, and the constant pull of devices, it feels almost impossible.

In this episode, we share the simple practice we have started recently in our own home—and why we’re so glad we did it. By setting aside one night a week with no phones, we created space for deeper conversations, practical life lessons, spiritual moments, and genuine connection with our son in his final year at home. And the best part? It’s actually working. It's been a parenting win!

AS YOU’RE LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The common mistake parents make that limits deeper family connection—and how to fix it in one small shift.
• A step-by-step breakdown of our “No-Phone Sunday” routine, including life skills, spiritual discussions, and fun that actually keeps teens engaged.
• Why intentional, distraction-free time helps teens open up, stay accountable, and even start meaningful conversations on their own.

Whether you try a full “no-phone night” or simply adapt one piece of what we’re doing, you’ll walk away with ideas you can use this week to strengthen your parent-child bond.

00:00 Introduction and Free Resource
00:28 Intentional Parenting Wins and Episode Overview
00:59 Meet Ethan: Our Busy Teenager
02:36 Implementing No-Phone Sundays
07:48 Family Activities and Lessons
09:57 Reflections and Benefits
13:42 Encouragement and Next Episode Teaser

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Parenting is hard. Intentional parenting can seem even harder. Motherhood, fatherhood, marriage, and all that goes with those important aspects of life can make it difficult to prioritize tasks, embrace intentional living, focus on present parenting, and build family bonds. We're here to help ease your parenting anxiety so that you can stop feeling overwhelmed, find joy in your parenting journey, and build family bonds that last for generations. Here at Parents Making Time, we are all about that parent-child connection, self-care for parents, and helping you overcome mom guilt and dad guilt. If you have a question or would like to share an experience about your own parenting, please feel free to reach out to one of us! Please note, we may use your question and/or comments as a part of a Q&A Parenting Advice segment on one of our episodes.

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