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Course
Parenting in a Digital World
~6 Hours
This Parenting in a Digital World course gives parents a clear view of the digital landscape and helps them start conversations about healthy media usage.
3 instructors
About This Course
“Why do my kids constantly check their phones?” “If mom’s on her phone, I can be on mine.” “Our son made a totally asinine decision…” Parenting in a digital world can feel like parenting on a battlefield. The threats seem to be coming from all directions, and we don’t know the best ways to protect our families. This Parenting in a Digital World course gives parents a clear view of the digital landscape and helps them start conversations with their kids about healthy media usage. The material includes videos, conversation starters, and downloadable resources to help you guide your family with confidence.
Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast the differences between digital immigrants and digital natives
- Build a media and technology-focused rapport with your kids
- Design, experiment with, and implement a Family Covenant for technology and media use
Created in partnership with the Fuller Youth Institute and FULLER Equip.
- Mental & Emotional Health
1. Getting Started
Why Do My Kids Constantly Check Their Phones
2. Digital Immigrants & Digital Natives
3. Focus on Connecting
4. Crafting a Family Covenant
5. Cultivating the Conversation
Life Together
6. Family in the Digital Age
7. Media Togetherness
8. Reconciling Online & Offline Behavior
Practical Approaches
9. Supervision & Surveillance
10. Media Training Wheels
11. Wireless Parenting
Conclusion
12. Next Steps
Your Instructor
Kara Powell
Chief of Leadership Formation, Executive Director of FYI, Author
Kara Powell, PhD, is the chief of Leadership Formation and executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara serves as a youth and family strategist for Orange and speaks regularly at parenting and leadership conferences. Kara has authored or coauthored numerous books.
Brad Griffin
Senior Director for FYI, Pastor, Author
Brad M. Griffin, MDiv, is the senior director of Content and Research for the Fuller Youth Institute, where he develops research-based training for youth workers and parents. A speaker, writer, and volunteer pastor, Brad is the coauthor of over a dozen books.
FYI
Center at Fuller Theological Seminary
The Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) turns research into practical resources to help make the church the best place for young people to grow. An innovative branch of Fuller Theological Seminary, FYI research has pioneered a new era of youth ministry practice and intergenerational discipleship, partnering with faculty from across various disciplines to create tools that change the way the world sees young people.
