Technology is full of incredible resources and simultaneously full of dangers. In a world where technology, and having the internet at our fingertips is here to stay, we’re here with an incredible guest Chris McKenna to talk all things technology for you and your kids! Chris is the Founder of Protect Young Eyes, and The Protect App helping educate parents and give them resources to protect them from pornography, predators, and problems. This is such an empowering episode to better understand your teen or tweens brain, and ways to communicate with them about safe internet use. Chris also shares commonalities that are seen in families who use technology responsibly. We’re so excited for you to dive into this episode, and walk away with resources to feel more confident in your conversations AND in knowing that you and your kids can learn together!

02:30 Meet Dad, CPA, Youth Pastor, and founder of Protect Young Eyes, Chris McKenna.

09:15 What is your guideline for the “right tech” at the “right time” for kids?

13:40 How adolescent brains are wired to seek out rewards.

16:00 What would you say to parents who want to set better boundaries around technology?

19:15 Ways to approach conversations with your kids about technology.

23:00 Commonalities we see in families who use technology responsibly.

29:30 The different parts of our brains, their needs, and how today’s apps are affecting them.

35:00 Setting your kids up for success with technology.