Creating a haven at home for teens in a noisy world
I set down four alarm clocks next to the cash register. The young cashier squinted at my purchases, as if to say, “You know nobody uses these…
You are the smart in smart phone
Did you know that roughly forty thousand people die each year in car accidents in the United States? That’s a lot of people. And many of them are…
Social media, screens, and the overindulgence of information
Christian parenting in the 21st century can seem daunting—trying to keep up with the advancing technology is nearly impossible. So the question…
What if your kids already have screens, and you’re having second thoughts?
It’s the most common question parents ask me at my parent workshops: “What is the perfect age to give my kid their first smartphone?” And my answer…
Helping your son navigate the digital age
Setting boundaries with technology in the early years is one thing, but the stakes get higher as our kids grow older. When it comes to making…
Mending the bonds our smartphones have weakened: 7 moves for restoration
“Daddy, play with me!” I broke my gaze from the phone screen. My eight-year-old son, feet planted, awaited my response. I knew I had two choices:…
The real digital dilemma: Our children need us to lead
Client: I just reached 10,0000 followers on my instagram account! Me: Wait. You have 10,000 followers? You are only 14 years old. Who is following…
My Tech-Wise Life
When we engage with technology, we’re surrounded by messages that our lives are missing something. Reminders of our imperfection are always lurking…
“The Social Dilemma”: A response for Christian families
The Social Dilemma is a documentary exploring “the dangerous human impact of social networking with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own…
