Brave Parenting

In this episode we are talking about the wildly viral game Among Us. Giving us some on-level explanation of the game is Kelly’s teenage son, Edward. Reviewing the game and its potential pitfalls, Edward provides our Brave Parenting standard for how to use the game successfully.

In a culture of “Cuties” on Netflix and “WAP” on YouTube, it feels almost impossible to keep our daughters valuing modesty. In this episode we’re talking with fellow brave parent Sarah Shanks about the over-sexulization of girls in media. Sarah talks about the notion of “sex sells” and its impact on younger, more innocent children. We discuss how parents can set a standard for modesty in their family.

The Reface app is an entertainment app allowing users to swap their face into popular memes. A fun way to pass the time but is it safe? We’ll give you all the facts you need to know about the Reface app.

The Wizz app is a new social networking app your kids may be asking for. In this episode we’ll give you the facts you need about Wizz in order to decide whether it’s right for your kids.

Video games are a major player in the arena competing for our attention. Many would classify themselves or someone they love as “addicted” to online gaming. In this episode we will explore online gaming disorder and how to know if your child is “addicted” or overusing video games – and what to do next!

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.