Episode 45: Managing Teens and their Tech

Got a teenager who won't put their cellphone down without smoke coming out of your ears? Megan and Wendy talk parenting woes in this week's episode, specifically managing teens and their tech. Now, Megan and Wendy don't totally agree on how much freedom each of their teens should have when it comes to electronics but they do fundamentally acknowledge that teenagers need some limits and supervision.

We'd love to know what your guidelines are when it comes to kids and electronics. Email the show at [email protected].

Are you totally hands off when it comes to your kids' smartphone usage? Or, do you read every single text on the daily? Or, maybe somewhere in the middle? Megan and Wendy talk parenting and managing teens and their tech in this week's episode.

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Mentioned in Episode 45

Episode 44: Buyer's RemorseFootball for Dummies Cheat SheetAmerican football explained for beginnersThe different football rules between college and NFLBiggest college football rivalries (see #4 and why Megan's cute new hat will never be allowed in our house)

Yes, the movie Rudy (1993) was based on a true storyWendy might finally get TikTok now that she's found DadsGotMoves (these two definitely get the party started)

@dadsgotmoves Mom is the main character ##dadsgotmoves ##maincharacter ##familytime ##couplegoals❤️ ##momsoftiktok ##dadsoftiktok ♬ Con Calma - Teban

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Helpful Teen and Tech Links for Parents

Free, printable teen cell phone contract via Josh ShippApple iPhone Screen Time instructionsBe Internet Awesome - Talking to kids about cyber safety via GoogleBark Parent Control AppLife360Safety AppCircle and Disney Circle - Parental Controls

Viewpoints on Kids and Cellphones

Leading with Trust: Why we let our teens have some phone freedom by Hilary AchauerOur family's smartphone rules: No tech in the bedroom by Meredith GarvinWorried about your teen on social media? Here's how to help. by Christina CaronFacebook knows Instagram is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show by Georgia Wells, Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman

Megan and Wendy APPROVED!

Musty towels BE GONE! Megan swears OxiClean Odor Blasters worked at removing that stinky, musty funk from her bath towels.Fake your hairline and cover up the gray with L'Oreal Magic Root Coverup.