61 | Technology isn't the enemy. Mario Kart, making movies and more ways for families to connect (Brad Griffin)

https://youtu.be/ZMkuL5-vm90Brad Griffin joins dadAWESOME for part 3 of our Screens, Smartphones and Social Media theme. Brad is the Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, where he develops research-based training for youth workers and parents. He recently coauthored Every Parent's Guide to Navigating our Digital World.Conversation Highlights:

  • Don't miss these moments
  • Phase research from Orange - Phase Guides are an 18-part series of concise and interactive journal-style books that simplify what parents need to know about each phase of a kid’s life and give them the opportunity to discover more about their children—so they can make the most of every phase.
  • The delicate dance of knowing when to help his daughter and when to just listen and do nothing
  • I can rest when I am older. If it means I am going to sleep a little less to play that game or spend that extra time with my kids now, I’ll rest later.
  • We need to ask for help - ask others for help... don't parent alone
  • Let’s move beyond treating technology as the enemy
  • Digital natives vs. digital immigrants.
  • The similarities between a school lunch room and the digital world
  • Let’s prioritize the relationship and keep the relationship in the center and don’t let media get in the center.

10 Things Every Parent Should Know About GamingEvery Parent's Guide to Navigating our Digital Worldhttps://www.amazon.com/Every-Parents-Guide-Navigating-Digital/dp/0991488075/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Previous
Previous

62 | Walking with our Kids Towards Authenticity & Vulnerability. Screens, Smartphones & Social Media Part 4 (Jake Sullivan)

Next
Next

60 | Media Mentor Dads (Jonathan McKee)