Share
Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will hel ...
…
continue reading
Manage episode 523823257 series 2792658
Content provided by Mary Eschen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mary Eschen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Are you planning to give your child their first smartphone, tablet, gaming console, or smartwatch this holiday season? Before you wrap that gift, there's crucial work you need to do! In this week's episode of Parenting Decoded, I'm sharing essential guidance from Defend Young Minds on how to set up digital devices the RIGHT way—before your child ever touches them.
I walk you through the step-by-step process of configuring parental controls, testing safety settings, and creating a family tech contract that establishes clear boundaries from day one. Whether your child is 8, 10, or 15, this episode will help you choose protection over peril and set your family up for digital success. Plus, I'm sharing a free sample digital contract you can download and customize for your own family. Don't let the excitement of gift-giving leave you scrambling—tune in now and parent with confidence!
References to look up:
Sample Digital Contract from Parenting Decoded
Defend Young Minds and their article "7 Essential Rules for New Tech to Safeguard Your Child."
Email me at [email protected] or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.
Have a blessed rest of your day!
Chapters
1. 76 - Gifting a Digital Device for the First Time: A Parent's Guide (00:00:00)
2. Framing The First Device Decision[_NL_] (00:00:06)
3. Why Advance Setup Matters[_NL_] (00:00:34)
4. Risks Of Unfiltered Internet[_NL_] (00:02:24)
5. Access Not Ownership[_NL_] (00:03:32)
6. Step‑By‑Step Setup Walkthrough[_NL_] (00:04:36)
7. Every Device Needs Controls[_NL_] (00:06:04)
8. Teach Digital Citizenship[_NL_] (00:07:10)
9. Build A Simple Tech Contract[_NL_] (00:07:31)
10. The Seven Essential Rules[_NL_] (00:09:15)
76 episodes
))
