Video games can feel overwhelming for parents. How do we know if video games are a good idea? Which games should we pick? Today we answer these questions and give all parents a firm-foundation with which to love their children and make intentional…

Nathan Sutherland

136. (Bonus) Back to School #4 (part 2): Being a Friend Means Being Present
Being present matters. Today’s conversation is an extension of Tuesday’s, with three examples that help us connect what we learned about friendship to our own daily lives.
Review: Yoto – A Lovely, Low(ish)-Tech Speaker
Hello Parents, It's time for another review. This time we look at the Yoto Player, a screen-free audio player designed for kids. Let's dive in! Quick Overview: Yoto Play brands itself as “The Screen-Free Audio Platform For Children”. That might be confusing because...
135. Back to School #4: Making Friends in a Social Media World
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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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…
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