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352 Phone Checks a Day? How Families Can Break Free from Digital Dependency and Reclaim Connection

Let’s rebuild connection and wellness in the family.

Timothy Harrington
3 min readDec 29, 2024
Photo by Mike Scheid on Unsplash

Modern life’s relentless pace has reshaped how we connect, work, and even parent. According to new research from tech care company Asurion, the average person checks their phone 352 times a day — once every three minutes while awake. This digital dependency coincides with a broader wellness crisis, as highlighted by a CDC study showing that 65% of parents report feeling isolated, a figure that jumps to 77% for single parents. These findings underscore an urgent need for families to rethink how they navigate relationships, technology, and well-being.

The Family WELLth Framework: A Holistic Approach to Connection and Health

Family WELLth Management emphasizes emotional, relational, and psychological well-being alongside practical strategies for navigating modern challenges. By integrating these principles, families can counteract the isolating effects of digital dependency and foster stronger, more resilient bonds.

1. Recognizing the Impact of Digital Dependency

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Timothy Harrington
Timothy Harrington

Written by Timothy Harrington

Champion of Family and Community Powered Change Related to Addiction, Mental and Emotional Health Challenges

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