Season 2, Episode 5: Kids and Tech Use
September 25, 2024
Over the past decade, our world has seen a dramatic increase in how much people use technology. For many kids today, it's even an addiction. Danny Huerta speaks with cybersecurity expert, Rhett Saunders, on how to talk with your kids about their tech use. Rhett will also have some online safety tips. Danny then sits down with some experts to discuss using technology productively, and what to do if your kid is on a screen too much. Finally, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will encourage you to inspire your children to have a love for learning, not just entertainment.
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Welcome to Thriving Student, a podcast series from Focus on the Family, designed to help parents give their children what they’ll need to thrive during this school year. Join John Fuller, Danny Huerta and featured guests as they cover a wide range of topics to make this school year successful in and out of the classroom.
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Danny Huerta, Vice President, Parenting and Youth
Daniel Huerta is the vice president of the Parenting and Youth department at Focus on the Family. In this role, he oversees Focus' initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ. He is also the host of another Focus on the Family podcast, Practice Makes Parent.
Daniel Huerta is the vice president of the Parenting and Youth department at Focus on the Family. In this role, he oversees Focus' initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ. He is also the host of another Focus on the Family podcast, Practice Makes Parent.
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