Setting Healthy Tech Boundaries for Kids

Looking for a presentation that addresses one of today’s most pressing parenting challenges—technology? Jethro Jones offers an engaging, practical session that provides parents with real-world strategies for setting healthy boundaries around technology use for their children. In this presentation, Jethro provides actionable advice that empowers parents to protect their kids and foster responsible tech habits without frustration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Effective Home Rules for Managing Devices
    Learn how simple home rules can create a tech-friendly environment without drama. Strategies include:
    • Charging devices in a central location overnight
    • Setting “no tech” hours (like no devices after 8 PM)
    • Modeling positive behavior by narrating your actions on your phone to your kids
  • Protecting Your Home and Devices
    Practical tips on how to secure your home network and safeguard devices to ensure a safe tech experience for the whole family.
  • Why Filters and Parental Controls Alone Won’t Work (and What Does)
    Discover why reliance on filters and parental controls is a flawed strategy. Instead, Jethro shares alternative, more effective methods for guiding children’s tech usage.
  • Building Open Communication with Your Kids
    Establishing trust and encouraging open dialogue about technology—helping kids make better choices while keeping them engaged and informed.
  • How to Stay Calm When Kids Make Mistakes
    We all know kids will do something silly online—it’s inevitable. This section teaches parents how to respond calmly and constructively, fostering growth instead of resentment.
  • Teaching Kids to Use AI as a Tool, Rather than to Cheat It sure is easy to get AI to do stuff for us, and most parents don’t really understand it. Jethro shares how to work with your kids to help them use it ethically.

Jethro’s approach is not about demonizing technology but about equipping parents with the right tools and mindset to guide their children through the digital age. Attendees will leave with confidence, practical tips, and strategies they can start using immediately.

Why Bring Jethro to Speak?

  • Practical, Actionable Advice: Parents will leave with real strategies they can implement the moment they get home.
  • Engaging and Relatable: Jethro connects with parents on a personal level, sharing relatable stories and tips that are grounded in reality.
  • Focus on Communication and Connection: This isn’t just about rules; it’s about creating a positive relationship between parents, kids, and technology.

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