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Infinite Halls: Real Stories about Growing Up, Parenting, and Staying Human in a Digital World

Infinite Halls: Real Stories about Growing Up, Parenting, and Staying Human in a Digital World

著者： Arcadia Kim - Infinite Screentime
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What if we’ve been asking the wrong question about screen time?


Infinite Halls is a story-driven podcast for parents raising kids in a world of screens. Hosted by former video game executive and mother of three, Arcadia Kim, the show explores the endless twists and turns of parenting in the digital age—without panic, shame, or easy answers.


Each episode features honest conversations with parents, educators, technologists, and teens navigating real screen-time dilemmas in their homes, classrooms, and lives.


This is a podcast about raising humans who can thrive this in digital world.


No judgment. No rules. Just real stories that help us think more clearly about the homes we’re building in a hyperconnected world.


If you’ve ever asked, “Am I doing this right?”
You’re not alone.


Welcome to Infinite Halls.


© 2026 Infinite Halls: Real Stories about Growing Up, Parenting, and Staying Human in a Digital World
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  • S1 | EP8: Cache Me If You Can with Tomoko and Jarl

    S1 | EP8: Cache Me If You Can with Tomoko and Jarl
    2026/09/09
    What if the screen wasn’t keeping your children inside—but giving them a reason to explore the world?In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my dear friends Tomoko and Jarl to talk about how a simple app turned into nearly a decade of family adventures.It’s called geocaching.Think of it as the world’s biggest treasure hunt. An app gives you coordinates and clues that lead to a hidden physical container. You find it, sign the logbook, put it back—and continue the hunt.Tomoko and Jarl discovered geocaching when their son was seven. Like so many parents, they were looking for a way to get their children outside and make family hikes a little more exciting.But they didn’t fight the screen.They followed it.The app gave their children a reason to leave the house. It turned a walk into a mission, a hike into a puzzle, and an unfamiliar city into a place filled with hidden possibilities.Nine years later, their family has found more than 1,000 geocaches in Hong Kong and around the world—from London and Norway to Kyoto, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.Along the way, they’ve discovered hidden temples, solved puzzles about manga and classic films, lowered caches from forest canopies, encountered fellow geocachers—and learned when the possibility of snakes means it is probably better to abandon the search.Together, we explore how geocaching can:Turn screen time into shared family timeGive children a reason to get outside and exploreTransform an ordinary walk into a puzzle or adventureEncourage curiosity, persistence, and creative problem-solvingHelp families discover the history and hidden stories of a placeConnect people to a worldwide communityShow children how technology can deepen—not replace—their experience of the worldGeocaching reveals another layer of the world—one most people don’t even know is there.Most of us move through the world seeing only what is immediately visible. But geocaching asks us to slow down, look more carefully, follow the clues, and imagine that something might be hidden just beneath the surface.And the screen doesn’t take us away from that experience.It leads us into it.Tomoko and Jarl’s story also offers a wonderfully simple reminder: screen time isn’t always bad, especially when it connects people.This isn’t a story about eliminating screens.It’s a story about redirecting them.About using technology not to escape the world, but to rediscover it. About changing the question from how to get our children off screens to where those screens could take us.If you’ve ever struggled to get your children outdoors—or wondered whether technology could become part of the adventure instead of the obstacle—this episode is for you.No judgment. No rules. Just a real story from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.Ready to Try Geocaching?Tomoko and Jarl helped me create a free Family Guide to Geocaching with everything you need to begin your own treasure hunt.The weather is getting nicer, and I can almost guarantee there is a geocache hiding somewhere near you.Download the free Family Guide to Geocachinghttps://deft-architect-8150.kit.com/geocacheShare it with a friend, bring the kids, and see what hidden layer of the world you discover together.If this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with a parent, educator, or friend who is also trying to figure out this whole screens-and-kids thing.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Infinite Halls01:04 Meet Tomoko and Jarl02:28 Geocaching Explained06:03 First Cache Adventures07:58 Worldwide Finds and Stories13:37 Muggles Community and Teen Years18:01 Tips Takeaways and Wrap UpYou can find more from me at:https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next hall.Life Beyond SchoolLife Beyond School: real convos > control. Use ISTPROMO20 for 20% off at Amazon or at website. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the ...
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  • S1 | EP7: Raised on Books, Reframed by Screens with Candace

    S1 | EP7: Raised on Books, Reframed by Screens with Candace
    2026/08/25
    What if the real question isn't whether screens are replacing books…But whether they're revealing the values that were there all along?In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my neighbour Candace, whose childhood was built around one simple family value: reading.She grew up in Trinidad and Tobago as one of six siblings in a home where books were everywhere. Television wasn't forbidden—it just wasn't the center of family life. Reading was.Not because anyone forced it.Because it was simply what the family did.Today, Candace is raising two daughters in Hong Kong, and those same values are meeting a very different world.Kindles.Audiobooks.Podcasts.Algorithms.A daughter who devours political biographies.Another who dreams of becoming an author.And a nightly ritual where the whole family climbs into bed, each with their own book.At first glance, this sounds like a story about books versus screens.It isn't.It's a story about values.Together, we explore questions that many families are quietly asking:How do family values shape our relationship with technology?When does a Kindle become more than "just another screen"?How do we encourage curiosity without becoming rigid about the format?What happens when technology strengthens a value instead of replacing it?How do we raise readers in a world where stories come through books, podcasts, audiobooks, and screens?One of my favorite moments comes when Candace reflects that reading was never a rule in her family.It was simply part of who they were.That idea stayed with me.Because perhaps our children don't remember every rule we make around technology.They remember what our family consistently values.This conversation also challenged one of my own assumptions.Maybe we spend too much time debating the medium.Paperback or Kindle?Audiobook or printed page?Screen or no screen?What if the more important question is:Is this technology helping my child become more curious?Candace also shares the honest realities of parenting in the digital age—from hiding Kindles under pillows to negotiating bedtime device handoffs, balancing delayed gratification, and discovering that her younger daughter, who experienced a little more freedom growing up, may have developed more independence because of it.This isn't a story about banning screens.And it isn't a story about embracing every new technology.It's a story about holding onto your family's values while remaining open to new ways those values can flourish.Because stories have always shaped us.The format may change.The values don't have to.If you've ever wondered how to preserve what matters most while raising kids in a rapidly changing digital world, this episode is for you.No judgment. No rules. Just a real story from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.If this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don't miss what's next—and share it with someone who's trying to raise curious, thoughtful kids in the digital age.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Infinite Halls01:34 Candace’s Reading Roots02:54 Books Over TV Childhood06:50 Screens Enter the Home10:19 SPONSOR: Mums@Play12:20 Kindles and New Reading15:53 The 8:30 Device Hand-In18:50 Values, Balance, and FarewellYou can find more from me at:https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next hall.Overthinking. Self-doubt. Trying to do everything at once. Arcadia shares how coaching helped her move beyond these common challenges and why she recommends Mehroo's neuroscience-backed approach to building mental fitness, resilience, and sustainable success. Book a discovery call with Mehroo and you will thank me later. https://mehrooturel.com/ Mums@Play CircleThe MAP Circle is part the Mums@PLAY community, designed for solopreneurs growing their businesses.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next Infinite Hall.
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    25 分
  • S1 | EP6: Background Noise, Front-Row Studies with Jayne

    S1 | EP6: Background Noise, Front-Row Studies with Jayne
    2026/08/12

    What if the thing that looks like distraction… is actually focus?

    In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my longtime friend Jayne to explore a moment that every parent has experienced.

    You walk past your child's room.

    The music is playing.

    A YouTube video is running.

    Two screens are open.

    Your first instinct?

    "Turn it off."

    But this isn't just a story about multitasking.

    It's a story about trust.

    Jayne shares how watching her son prepare for his A Levels challenged everything she thought she knew about learning. What looked chaotic from the outside turned out to be the study process that worked best for him—and the results spoke for themselves.

    The real tension wasn't whether two screens were good or bad.

    It was whether a parent could resist the urge to correct something simply because it looked unfamiliar.

    Because parenting in the digital age isn't just about setting boundaries.

    It's about learning when our assumptions deserve a second look.

    Together, we unpack what it means to:

    • Recognize the difference between distraction and a personalized way of learning
    • Trust the process, even when it doesn't resemble your own
    • Help young people develop self-knowledge instead of dependence
    • Understand why context matters as much as any parenting philosophy
    • Raise children who learn how to make good decisions long before we're there to make them for them

    As the Director of Education and Employment at RUN Hong Kong, Jayne works alongside refugees and asylum seekers rebuilding their lives. That perspective has profoundly shaped how she thinks about privilege, risk, opportunity, and the freedom to let children learn through small mistakes.

    This isn't a story about giving kids unlimited screen time.

    And it isn't a story about strict rules.

    It's a story about discernment.

    About recognizing that every child learns differently.

    About understanding that sometimes the most difficult part of parenting isn't deciding what our children should do—it's deciding when to trust them to discover what works for themselves.

    Because perhaps the real question isn't:

    "How do I eliminate every distraction?"

    It's:

    "Am I creating the conditions for my child to truly know themselves?"

    If you've ever wondered whether you're seeing distraction… or simply a different way of thinking, this episode is for you.

    No judgment. No rules. Just a real story from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.


    Mums@Play Circle
    The MAP Circle is part the Mums@PLAY community, designed for solopreneurs growing their businesses.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    If this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.

    You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.com
    Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/

    Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.

    Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A

    No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.
    See you in the next Infinite Hall.
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    22 分
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