Are smartphones and social media the new cul-de-sac? Do our children need to be online in order to have friends?
In today’s episode we talk about what it takes to make a friend, be a friend, and keep a friend in this digital world.
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Nathan Sutherland
Nathan is the co-founder of Gospel Tech and a former teacher. He's married to his best friend, Anna, and is dad to three kiddos. His passion is seeing families set free—and is committed to proclaiming the good news of Jesus.
134. (Bonus) Back to School #3 (Part 2): Three Examples of New Tech Conversations
In our previous conversation we discussed how to handle conversations about new tech with our children. Today we’re going to walk through specific conversations addressing three tech parents hear about most often: smartphones, social media, and video…
133. Back to School #3: What to do When Your Child Asks for New Tech
It’s going to happen: Your child is going to come home from school completely enthralled with some new tech. One of their classmates, or someone on their team, will have something new and shiny, and they’re going to bring you a pitch for one:
a…
132. Back to School #2,Three Steps to Healthy Tech
2/3 parents say they believe it’s harder to parent now than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as their reason (Pew, Auxier et al, 2020). That feels about right. Parenting can feel downright overwhelming in this tech world!
Today…
Episode 131 – Back to School, RESET Healthy Tech
How do we prep our tech for school? We use a RESET.
In today’s conversation we’ll discuss the two types of tech, how to assess tech health, and some practical ways we can begin these conversations at home with children of all ages.
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130. Crash Course #7, Back to School with Roger Smith
Roger Smith is a 30+ year educator, the VP of a national sports camp, a parent of two young adults, and a major advocate for young people growing up in a tech world.
Roger has been on the front lines of education since the advent of the personal…
129. Crash Course #6: RESET & RENEW
There’s lots of good information out there on tech. You can watch a documentary, read a book, or review the research. But often ingesting that information doesn’t motivate change. Until today.
Today we focus on what we CAN do, wherever we are in…
128. Crash Course #5: Smart Phones
There’s a really good chance your child has asked you to get them a smartphone. My first conversation was with my oldest child when he was in kindergarten. His classmate had one and used it to play games during the school day. Whatever age you child,…
127. Crash Course #4: Social Media
Should my child be on social media?
This question can feel loaded, but it doesn’t have to be. Social media conversations are fraught with strong opinions, a desire for belonging, and the parenting version of the boogieman: We don’t know everything…
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