My husband, Matt, and I have three amazing sons: Toby (8), Samson (6), and Adlai (almost 4)! While the boys have spent most of their lives in Asia, where Matt has served as a diplomat in Taiwan and currently in Cambodia, Washington DC is our home base!

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Do you have a moment when you realized your phone was getting in the way of what’s important to you?

I've been on a quest to figure out how to spend less time physically with my phone for many years now! I have vivid memories of at least two of my boys as toddlers bringing my phone to me when they found it sitting somewhere, as if they instinctively knew my phone belonged with me at all times. I wanted to break that pattern for myself and model a healthier relationship with technology for my boys!

What attracted you to Aro?

I had heard about research showing that having your phone out of sight and out of reach is effective in reducing phone use/dependence. I also read testimonials of Aro users that were very compelling! I wanted to give it a shot, and I'm so glad I did!

What’s your favorite book?

I'll name three. :) The Bible, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, and Demon Copperhead

What are some of your favorite activities to do when you put down your phone?

Reading, playing games with my boys, family movie night, and having uninterrupted conversation with my husband!