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.

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.

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/

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

In this episode Jonathan shares some practical ideas for families who all of a sudden have waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time with each other. How much Netflix can a human being actually watch? What about screen limits? And are there ways we can dispel some of the fears and misinformation that might be contributing to our kids’ anxiety about all this?

Links:
https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/young-people-screens-coronavirus/
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0988741350
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941555381

In this episode Jonathan confesses his fear of evangelism, but introduces us to someone who desire to share his faith is contagious to his kids…and to you!

Links:
https://www.dare2share.org
https://www.dare2share.org/apps/

In this episode, Jonathan travels to Colorado Springs and asks Focus on the Family's "Plugged In" team some very direct questions about how we can teach our kids to think about the entertainment media they digest. Are we just telling them "yes" or "no"... or are we actually equipping them to make good decisions?

Links:
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/shows/the-plugged-in-show/

In this extremely helpful podcast Jonathan and Kara Powell, PhD dialogue about the spike in teen anxiety and practical ways parents can actually help!

Links in the podcast:

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/07/12/a-growing-number-of-american-teenagers-particularly-girls-are-facing-depression/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lonely-burden-of-todays-teenage-girls-11565883328?mod=trending_now_5

fulleryouthinstitute.org/anxiousworld

In this special Christmas Edition Jonathan offers one simple tip to parents during Christmas break when kids tend to retreat to their screens.

In this special live episode recorded at the Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention, Jonathan addresses moms and dads in ministry and takes their specific questions about parenting in youth ministry, then wrapping it up with a parent tip specific for those serving in ministry.