In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend and tech professional Steve Galen to take a deep dive into the evolving relationship between technology and parenting. From the early days of Walkmans to the rise of personal devices, smartphones, social media, and apps like Snapchat, we explore how these digital shifts impact children, family dynamics, communication, safety, and character development.Steve shares insights from his unique background in both media studies and computer science, offering practical advice on managing technology in the home, filtering online content, monitoring usage, and preparing kids for a digital world without becoming “wardens” of technology.Whether you’re navigating video games, YouTube, smartphones, social media, or online safety, this episode gives you a grounded, realistic, and thoughtful framework to guide your parenting.