Aro – Easing The Technology Tension With Joey Odom

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins

Is your smartphone separating you from your family? Robert welcomes Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage screen time and build healthier relationships with their smartphones. Joey shares personal stories, including a powerful moment when he missed his son’s first soccer goal because he was distracted by his phone. He discusses the negative impact of smartphone addiction on family life and how Aro provides a practical solution through its technology, which encourages intentional phone-free time.

https://refiningrhetoric.com/aro

The Secret Garden is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and historical context to support life-long learning, enabling students to deepen their reading and thinking skills. Wide margins encourage note taking and having “conversations” with the book and its author.

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