Jonathan confesses a little bit about how this tough year broke him down…right where God wanted him! And this led him to discover the most important parenting tip he’s ever experienced.

Experts say wait to age 13 or 14 to give your kids phones, but your 11-year-old is honestly the ONLY kid in his friend group without one. Should you give in? Here’s three important tips to consider...Links:https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Social-Mobile-Devices/dp/1683223195www.gabbwireless.com/promo/SCREENWISEhttps://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/when-social-media-hijacks-relationships-that-matter/

Jonathan’s daughter Alyssa gets vulnerable about how social media, specifically Instagram, began to hijack her relationships so she took a break from Instagram… for a year.Links:https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Connections-Screen-Screen/dp/1643524682Keywords:Face-to-Facescreens

26. The Perfect Storm for PredatorsNever in our history has it been such a perfect time for predators to connect with our kids. Here are three winds of recent change influencing this perfect storm for predators, and ways moms and dads can respond to help protect their kids.LINKS:https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/04/nielsen-finds-connected-tv-viewing-remains-higher-than-pre-covid-19-levels-despite-lockdowns-lifting/https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2020/3-2-1-go-video-gaming-is-at-an-all-time-high-during-covid-19/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/2019-census-8-to-18-full-report-updated.pdfhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/06/04/kids-now-spend-nearly-as-much-time-watching-tiktok-as-youtube-in-u-s-u-k-and-spain/https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2018-nsduh-detailed-tableshttps://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db352-h.pdfhttps://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/mom-i-want-to-be-a-youtube-star/https://thefintechtimes.com/80-of-teenagers-want-to-be-self-employed-in-the-future-and-are-more-inclined-to-be-freelancers/https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Social-Mobile-Devices/dp/1683223195

It’s everything our kids are seeing and experiencing in their world right now: anger, frustration, fear… so how can we talk with our kids about this and help them understand how to respond? Here’s three tips I’ve been learning on my personal journey that may be helpful to you, too.

Researchers have finally come to a consensus about the effects of screen time on the mental health of young people, and the overwhelming majority of them agree on two things… and if you have a daughter, you’ll want to tune in!LINKS:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-HOfseF2wF9YIpXwUUtP65-olnkPyWcgF5BiAtBEy0/edithttps://www.thefire.org/catching-up-with-coddling-part-two-trigger-warnings-screen-time-v-social-media-covid-19-and-the-continuing-decline-of-gen-zs-mental-health/https://smile.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Social-Mobile-Devices/dp/1683223195https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/144/3/e20190187https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/134/3/e921

How do you respond when the most popular app kids want happens to dabble in vulgarity and proves to be a hotspot for predators? In this episode Jonathan McKee helps Moms and Dads navigate these difficult conversations. Links:https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/tiktok-offers-new-family-pairing/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktokhttps://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/tiktok-introduces-family-pairinghttps://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/mom-i-want-to-be-a-youtube-star/

In this episode Jonathan tackles one of the biggest issues parents are encountering today— when their kid wants to be a social media influencer. How realistic are these aspirations, what are the dangers, and most importantly, how can we respond to our kids desire without crushing their dreams?Links:https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/mom-i-want-to-be-a-youtube-star/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-media-influencers-86-of-young-americans-want-to-become-one/https://www.ypulse.com/article/2019/09/24/how-much-gen-z-cares-about-online-celebrities-in-5-stats/https://influencermarketinghub.com/how-much-do-youtubers-make/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-much-influencers-make_l_5dee68a6e4b05d1e8a556bbchttps://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm?fbclid=IwAR1Lwz3wilBJpSRRFcf-0AUagkSxxAtP8MLbwSkKhGMl0A6tY1pR6oetEHwhttps://www.amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Connections-Screen-Screen/dp/1643524682

In this episode Jonathan shares some practical ideas for families who all of a sudden have waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time with each other. How much Netflix can a human being actually watch? What about screen limits? And are there ways we can dispel some of the fears and misinformation that might be contributing to our kids’ anxiety about all this?Links:https://thesource4parents.com/parenting-help/young-people-screens-coronavirus/https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publichttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0988741350https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941555381

In this episode Jonathan confesses his fear of evangelism, but introduces us to someone who desire to share his faith is contagious to his kids…and to you!Links:https://www.dare2share.orghttps://www.dare2share.org/apps/