In Episode 62, Daniel and Christina start the discussion about what it means for Millennial Moms and Dads to parent in this digital age. Spoiler alert – we are not asking you to throw away your phones, iPads, or TVs. Instead, we are going to explore what it looks like to take an active approach with technology in our homes and what it looks like for technology to have its proper place in our lives.
In This Episode, You Will Hear About:
- What it looks like to take an active versus passive approach to technology in our home and family
- What it looks like when technology has a proper place in our lives
- Why boredom is important for all of us
Resources Mentioned During the Episode:
- The Tech Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
- Microtrends Squared: The New Small Forces Driving Today’s Big Disruptions by Mark Penn
- Episode 22: How to Talk To Your Kids About Porn? (An Interview with Dr. Simon Sheh)
- Episode 23: Will porn Ruin My Marriage? (An Interview with Dr. Simon Sheh
- Want to hear more about Sabbath and rest? Listen to Episode 4: Why Slowing Down Life Matters
Quotables:
- “Take an active approach with technology in your homes.”
- “What is the purpose of your home?”
- “What does technology look like in its proper place?”
- “If we want a better life for ourselves and our families, we are going to have to choose it.”
- “Our posture toward our phones is incredibly important.”
- “We need to be in control of technology and not let technology control us.”
- “We can show our children that technology is a great tool, but that it does not control us.”
- “Creativity is on the other side of boredom.”
- “What do you turn to when you are bored?”
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