In this episode, I welcome Sarah Siegand to the program, co-founder of Parents Who Fight and an expert in helping parents navigate technology's impact on children. We dive into the importance of modeling healthy tech habits, delaying access to devices, and educating parents about online safety. Sarah shares her personal journey, emphasizing the need for intentionality in family tech use. We discuss the five phases of tech training: ModelingDelayingProtectingMonitoringReleasingSarah provides practical tips and insights, aiming to empower parents to create a safe and balanced digital environment for their kids. It's a thoughtful conversation filled with valuable advice for modern parenting.To learn more about Sarah and the resources she offers, visit ParentsWhoFight.com. Topics Covered in this Episode: Challenges parents face regarding technology's impact on childrenImportance of modeling healthy technology habitsDelaying access to devices and social media for childrenEducating parents about online safety and potential dangersThe role of intentionality in family engagement with technologyFramework for tech training for parents: modeling, delaying, protecting, monitoring, and releasingStrategies for creating a safe digital environment at homeThe significance of open communication and trust between parents and childrenBalancing protection with the need for children to learn responsibilityResources and support available for parents navigating technology issuesMore Resources:PWF Tech ToolsFree Webinar for Parents: Critical ConversationsCreating a Tech-Healthy Family* by Andrea DavisRelated Podcasts:Better Screen Time for You and Your FamilyBrain Defense Digital Safety for KidsKeeping Kids Safe in a Digital World*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.