Episodes

  • The Beauty of Brokenness

    The Beauty of Brokenness
    Oct 12 2020
    Jonathan confesses a little bit about how this tough year broke him down…right where God wanted him! And this led him to discover the most important parenting tip he’s ever experienced.
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    13 mins
  • Should I deny my kid a phone?

    Should I deny my kid a phone?
    Oct 2 2020
    Experts say wait to age 13 or 14 to give your kids phones, but your 11-year-old is honestly the ONLY kid in his friend group without one. Should you give in? Here’s three important tips to consider... Links: https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Social-Mobile-Devices/dp/1683223195 www.gabbwireless.com/promo/SCREENWISE https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/when-social-media-hijacks-relationships-that-matter/
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    13 mins
  • When Social Media Hijacks Relationships That Matter

    When Social Media Hijacks Relationships That Matter
    Aug 28 2020
    Jonathan’s daughter Alyssa gets vulnerable about how social media, specifically Instagram, began to hijack her relationships so she took a break from Instagram… for a year. Links: https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Connections-Screen-Screen/dp/1643524682 Keywords: Face-to-Face screens
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    15 mins
  • 26. The Perfect Storm for Predators

    26. The Perfect Storm for Predators
    Jul 1 2020
    26. The Perfect Storm for Predators Never in our history has it been such a perfect time for predators to connect with our kids. Here are three winds of recent change influencing this perfect storm for predators, and ways moms and dads can respond to help protect their kids. LINKS: https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/04/nielsen-finds-connected-tv-viewing-remains-higher-than-pre-covid-19-levels-despite-lockdowns-lifting/ https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2020/3-2-1-go-video-gaming-is-at-an-all-time-high-during-covid-19/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/2019-census-8-to-18-full-report-updated.pdf https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/04/kids-now-spend-nearly-as-much-time-watching-tiktok-as-youtube-in-u-s-u-k-and-spain/ https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2018-nsduh-detailed-tables https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db352-h.pdf https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/mom-i-want-to-be-a-youtube-star/ https://thefintechtimes.com/80-of-teenagers-want-to-be-self-employed-in-the-future-and-are-more-inclined-to-be-freelancers/ https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Social-Mobile-Devices/dp/1683223195
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    17 mins
  • 25. Talking with your kids about racial tension

    25. Talking with your kids about racial tension
    Jun 18 2020
    It’s everything our kids are seeing and experiencing in their world right now: anger, frustration, fear… so how can we talk with our kids about this and help them understand how to respond? Here’s three tips I’ve been learning on my personal journey that may be helpful to you, too.
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    13 mins
  • 24. Does screen time & social media make my daughter depressed?

    24. Does screen time & social media make my daughter depressed?
    May 21 2020
    Researchers have finally come to a consensus about the effects of screen time on the mental health of young people, and the overwhelming majority of them agree on two things… and if you have a daughter, you’ll want to tune in! LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-HOfseF2wF9YIpXwUUtP65-olnkPyWcgF5BiAtBEy0/edit https://www.thefire.org/catching-up-with-coddling-part-two-trigger-warnings-screen-time-v-social-media-covid-19-and-the-continuing-decline-of-gen-zs-mental-health/ https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Social-Mobile-Devices/dp/1683223195 https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/144/3/e20190187 https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/134/3/e921
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    15 mins
  • 23. Mom, can I have TikTok?

    23. Mom, can I have TikTok?
    May 11 2020
    How do you respond when the most popular app kids want happens to dabble in vulgarity and proves to be a hotspot for predators? In this episode Jonathan McKee helps Moms and Dads navigate these difficult conversations. Links: https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/tiktok-offers-new-family-pairing/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktok https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/tiktok-introduces-family-pairing https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/mom-i-want-to-be-a-youtube-star/
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    15 mins
  • 22. What if my kid is one of 86% who want to be a social media influencer?

    22. What if my kid is one of 86% who want to be a social media influencer?
    Apr 21 2020
    In this episode Jonathan tackles one of the biggest issues parents are encountering today— when their kid wants to be a social media influencer. How realistic are these aspirations, what are the dangers, and most importantly, how can we respond to our kids desire without crushing their dreams? Links: https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/mom-i-want-to-be-a-youtube-star/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-media-influencers-86-of-young-americans-want-to-become-one/ https://www.ypulse.com/article/2019/09/24/how-much-gen-z-cares-about-online-celebrities-in-5-stats/ https://influencermarketinghub.com/how-much-do-youtubers-make/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-much-influencers-make_l_5dee68a6e4b05d1e8a556bbc https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm?fbclid=IwAR1Lwz3wilBJpSRRFcf-0AUagkSxxAtP8MLbwSkKhGMl0A6tY1pR6oetEHw https://www.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Connections-Screen-Screen/dp/1643524682
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    17 mins