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A Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology Download

By Focus on the Family
January 26, 2018

Find out how kids are using their online and mobile devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially.

Let us help your family make smart decisions when it comes to smart phones and technology! A Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology will give you up to date information on how kids are using mobile and online devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially.

Our annual tech guide provides parents with information and suggestions to help them talk to their kids about technology – so their family can enjoy the benefits of interacting online, while minimizing the potential problems related to use of technology.

Some of our most knowledgeable experts have collaborated to cover a wide variety of relevant topics, including:

• The Brain and Technology
• Video Games

• Social Media

• Hidden Apps

• Cyberbullying and More

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