When you experience CONNECT in theaters on either February 27 or March 1, you will be inspired to equip your kids to thrive in an ever-changing digital environment while steering clear of the dangers that lurk. Here are some great resources to help you take a next step.
Circle
Managing your family’s connected devices has seemingly been impossible—but not any more, thanks to Circle. A cinch to set up, Circle pairs with your home Wi-Fi and lets you manage every device on your network, both wireless and wired, without needing to put software on them. Circle is the smart way for families to manage content and time online on any device.
Focus On The Family’s 2018 Parent’s Guide to Technology
Focus On The Family’s first annual tech guide provides parents with information and suggestions to help talk to your kids about technology. Families can enjoy the benefits of interacting online, while minimizing the potential problems related to use of technology. This guide provides up-to-date information on how kids are using mobile and online devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically, emotionally, and socially.
Screens and Teens by Dr. Kathy Koch
Parents report their children are often angry, complain regularly, don’t know how to handle downtime, and are selfish. Screens and Teens will inform and educate parents on how these and other character issues, attitudes, and beliefs are rooted in technology. Understanding these surprising connections will prepare parents to discuss the dangers and traps of technology with their adolescents and implement strategies to connect with them.
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Parenting Today’s Teens by Mark Gregston
This devotional helps parents maintain a biblical perspective as they face some of life’s most heart-wrenching challenges. These short devotions are filled with Scripture and real-life examples of young people who have successfully emerged from serious struggles.
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The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
This book is for anyone who has felt their family relationships suffer or their time slip away amid technology’s distractions, and wants to reclaim real life in a world of devices. Drawing on in-depth, original research from Barna Group, Andy Crouch helps readers ask deeper questions about tech and family life.
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