Brave Parenting

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.

Generation Z teens are at the prime age for babysitting. Many parents of young children, however, are concerned about Gen Z’s character and screen time habits. In this episode we interview Dinah Hutson of Hutson Nannies to gain insight on what standards and boundaries hiring parents must establish. Additionally we look at how parents of teens can promote character, balanced screen time and integrity in order to be high quality and sought after sitters.

Whisper is an anonymous app allowing users to post their secrets, thoughts, and questions online without identifying themselves. Despite its 17+ rating there are lots of younger teens using this app. We’ll give you the inside scoop on whether Whisper is appropriate and worthwhile.

It’s easy to choose the convenience of a screen to entertain a young child and not realize – or recognize – the impact on the child’s speech and language development. In this episode we talk to speech pathologist, Marie Bowers, about this topic and cover ways that parents can make intentional choices to avoid delays or deficits in speech and language. You’ll be surprised how easy it can be!

Episode is a popular role-playing app that lets the reader direct the story. Aimed mainly at girls 13 and older – is this app worthwhile? We look into the nuances of the story telling platform to see if it depleted more than just time and money.

Messenger Kids is growing in popularity due to the social distancing and quarantine directives in place at the time of this recording. Owned and created by Facebook, many parents wonder if this messenging app is safe for their young kids to use. We’ll answer that question and give the details every parent needs to know about Messenger Kids.