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Episode 5: Social Media Mania and The Gen-Z Generation
January 19, 2021
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In this episode we’re going to talk about:
The good, bad and scary of social media.
For adults, social media is information-driven. For teens, it’s a social currency. We’ll talk about how we approach these tools differently and what you need to know about helping your Gen Z child navigate social media responsibly.
We’ll also talk about anxiety, doomscrolling and how social media affects mental health in teens.
Finally, Robrenna will share some practical ideas and tips for helping you think through smartphone usage for your kids.
Verses Referenced:
James 1:5
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma
Common Sense Media Parental Control
Techwise Family by Andy Crouch
Check out Arliene Pellicane's website. She co-wrote a book with Dr. Gary Chapman titled "Screen Kids."
Center for Humane Technology for ways to help your kids and fight pervasive technology.
Episode Image Credit: Getty/PaperFox
The good, bad and scary of social media.
For adults, social media is information-driven. For teens, it’s a social currency. We’ll talk about how we approach these tools differently and what you need to know about helping your Gen Z child navigate social media responsibly.
We’ll also talk about anxiety, doomscrolling and how social media affects mental health in teens.
Finally, Robrenna will share some practical ideas and tips for helping you think through smartphone usage for your kids.
Verses Referenced:
James 1:5
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma
Common Sense Media Parental Control
Techwise Family by Andy Crouch
Check out Arliene Pellicane's website. She co-wrote a book with Dr. Gary Chapman titled "Screen Kids."
Center for Humane Technology for ways to help your kids and fight pervasive technology.
Episode Image Credit: Getty/PaperFox
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Robrenna Redl is a real, raw, no-filters kind of girl. She went from an army brat to a military veteran. A wife to Troy and mom of two young adults, she has served in women’s, children’s, and middle school ministries. Robrenna is the friend you call to walk alongside you in hard, painful places of life as well as the joyful ones. She is a volunteer for the anti-sex-trafficking organization; I’ve Got A Name and an apprentice facilitator for the Trauma Healing Institute. Her passions include mocha coffee, dark chocolate, time with family and friends, and showing God’s love, mercy, and grace to others.
