Often times obsessive social media usage is justified by the claim it's "communicating with friends" - but how much is too much? And what is the potential problems associated with spending too much time on social media platforms. Join us for the episode as we explore Social Media Addiction.

Smartphones are an intricate part of our life, but how do you know if yours or your child's usage is truly problematic? In this episode we'll take a deep look into "smartphone addiction" and give parents tools to address the problem.

We talk Teens & Money with Brave Parent and Financial Advisor, Chris Van Stavern. Do we allow them to spend hundreds on Fortnite? What's the right age for money-sharing apps like Venmo? We give parents practical wisdom to encourage wise money management in a culture of overindulgence and instant gratification.

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For the moms who loved reading the Babysitter's Club books as children, it's easy to gravitate towards the new G-Rated Netflix series of the modern day Babysitter's Club. In this episode Kelly and her 14 year-old daughter will give their Brave Parenting review for parents.

Stranger Things is the most binge-worthy Netflix series for adolescents and teens. The sci-fi horror phenomenon draws viewers in through 80's nostalgia and a suspenseful storyline. We look at this series from a Brave Parenting perspective and shed light on some underlying themes in order to determine whether it's appropriate for you and your teens.

13 Reasons Why is one of the most popular Netflix series to date. Originally created bring real life hard topics to the screen in order to address them head on, the fourth season released this month shows just how much over-dramatization directs viewership. We look at this series from a Brave Parenting perspective and shed light on some underlying themes in order to determine whether it's appropriate for you and your teens.

A candid interview with Molly, a recent high school graduate, looking at how smartphones and technology has impacted the Class of 2020.

Summertime is here and we have expert advice for parents on how to approach learning activities. Special guest, Mrs. Lori Riehle, an elementary school principal in Cincinnati, Ohio has wisdom, ideas, and encouragement to share with us that is sure to produce hope!

Kids and video chatting, although more normal now, can still pose some danger. Add anonymity, livestreaming, Snapchat and Tinder to the video chat and we have the host of apps we'll be discussing in this episode. This "new wave of social media" is growing in popularity so don't miss this valuable review on Anonymous Video Chat apps.

How much do you know about PC gaming? In this episode we'll be talking about Steam the online video game distribution platform. It's where a lot PC gamers get their games so we'll share with you everything you need to know about Steam.