The first episode of our technology series. In this series the FaithCoach team tries to navigate the wild world of changing technology, and aims to help give you tools to help your family thrive with your tech. Amy and Marcy dive into how to think about smart phones, and give practical tips for your family to have healthy relationships with your phones.

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A number of resources were shared in this episode. Check these out below to learn further. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/

https://www.verywellfamily.com/kids-and-technology-when-to-limit-it-and-how-621145

https://www.npr.org/2019/10/31/774838891/its-a-smartphone-life-more-than-half-of-u-s-children-now-have-one

https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/family-life/family-media-entertainment/parent-technology-use

https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/entertainment-technology/cyberbullying-online-safety/internet-safety-9-11-years

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/feeling-like-the-smartphone-has-taken-over-your-childs-life-experts-talk-about-how-to-regain-control/2019/08/21/f3c7655a-a260-11e9-b8c8-75dae2607e60_story.html

https://juniperpublishers.com/gjidd/pdf/GJIDD.MS.ID.555607.pdf

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/what-rules-should-parents-put-in-place-when-they-allow-children-to-have-tech-devices/2019/01/15/541f0052-14f9-11e9-803c-4ef28312c8b9_story.html

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/nov/29/one-in-four-children-have-problematic-smartphone-use

https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/an-age-by-age-guide-to-kids-and-smartphones/

https://www.cune.edu/academics/resource-articles/examining-effect-smartphones-child-development