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Brave Parenting
We are a network of brave parents who empower & equip others to intentionally develop & train children to have strong character & integrity. We believe brave parenting is doing the right thing even when it is hard. While it seems our children would rather be raised by the internet, the truth is they need strong and courageous parents who will invest in their character.
Episodes
Brave ParentingEp. 31: Facebook, Facebook Ads, and Discernment
This week are all about Facebook. The social media giant who boasts 2.7 billion users worldwide is regularly in the news and often in negative light…
Brave ParentingEp. 30: Fortnite and Mike Jacobus of Reset Summer Camp
Fortnite: The cultural phenomenon that has captivated millions of children and has frustrated an equal amount of parents. We talk about the details of the game…
Brave ParentingEp. 29: Reddit, Tolerance, Chores and Allowances
In this week’s episode we talk about new research aiming to answer the question of which comes first: Depression or Dependency on a smartphone. With…
Brave ParentingEp. 28: GroupMe, Efficiency, and Consuming vs. Producing
In this episode we discuss the App GroupMe, how to teach your children to be efficient, and the power of producing over consuming.
Brave ParentingEp. 27: VSCO Girls, Self-confidence, VSCO app, and Vaping
In this episode we dive into VSCO girls and the new celebrity-like thinking of today’s teens. Rightfully so, we discuss the virtue of self-confidence…
Brave ParentingEp. 26: Unsolicited Nudes, Selfies vs Posies, the App Bumble, and the Character Trait of Sensible
In this episode we give our news, character, and app focus a 22 year-old perspective with our guest Evelyn Fernandez. We talk about the prevalence of…
Brave ParentingEp. 25: Olivia Jade, Google Classroom, and the Character Trait of Educated
In this episode, we discuss Olivia Jade being back in the news, the character trait of Educated, and Google Classroom: the pros, the cons, and how it is used.
Brave ParentingEp. 24: Positive Use of Social Media with Austin & Kate Mackintosh
In this episode we talk with Austin & Kate Mackintosh about their journey to becoming missionaries in Ireland while pregnant with triplets and how they…
Brave ParentingEp. 23: Determination, YouTube ends private messages, high schools going phone free, VPN, and access to porn
In this episode we discuss YouTube ending private messages, high schools going phone free, VPN access and children, and access to porn and the consequences of…
Brave ParentingEp. 22: Subtle Dangers of Technology with Dr. Margaret Mauze
As technology advancements creep into every aspect of our life, it’s important to pause and consider what could be lost as we adapt. Technology…
Brave ParentingEp. 21: Monkey App, Courageous, and Face to Face Relationships
In this episode we discuss the Monkey App, how to develop a courageous child, and the value of face to face relationships in teens and children today.
Brave ParentingEp. 20: Screens and Sleep with Dr. Margaret R. Mauze, PhD ABPP
In this episode, Dr. Margaret R. Mauze joins us again to discuss the effects of screens on sleep.
Brave ParentingEp. 19: Roblox, Passion, Smart Diapers, and the Fortnite World Cup
In this episode we discuss the character trait of being passionate, smart diapers, the game/app Roblox, and the Fortnite World Cup.
Brave ParentingEp. 18: Technology and Schools with Dr. Margaret R. Mauze.
In this episode of the Brave Parenting Podcast we interview Dr. Margaret R. Mauze, a board certified pediatric psychologist, on the use of technology in…
Brave ParentingEp. 17: Resourcefulness, Wish, Social Media Influencer Murder, and FaceApp
In this episode we discuss FaceApp, Wish, developing resourcefulness, and the murder of a social media influencer.
Brave ParentingEp. 16: Pinterest, Creativity, Screen-Free Parent Coaches, and the Value of Boredom
In this episode we discuss Pinterest, Creativity, Screen-Free Parent Coaches, and the Value of Boredom
Brave ParentingEp. 15: Sexting, Texting, and How to be More Reliable
In this episode we discuss a recent study showing that sexting might be “good” for teens, texting apps, and how to be more reliable.
Brave ParentingEp. 14: Instagram, Authenticity, and the Power of Influence
This episode is all about Instagram. The photo and video sharing platform is used by more than 75% of teens and is redefining many aspects of parents and teens…
Brave ParentingEp. 13: Google Integrates Food Delivery, Deepfakes, Developing Independence, DoorDash, and Controlled by Convenience
In this episode we discuss Google Integrating Food Delivery, Deepfakes, Developing Independence, DoorDash, and Controlled by Convenience.
Brave ParentingEp. 12: Selfies, Snapchat Games, Humility, and Facetune
In this episode we discuss Selfies, Snapchat Games, Humility, and Facetune
Brave ParentingEp. 11: Effects of Social Media, Gabb Wireless, Hard Work, Netflix, and Binge Watching
In this episode we discuss the effects of Social Media, Gabb Wireless, Hard Work, Netflix, and Binge Watching.
Brave ParentingEp. 10: YOLO App, Fortnite Bullying, Moderation, Twitch, and the Dirty Dozen
In Episode 10, we discuss the YOLO App, Fortnite Bullying, Moderation, Twitch, and the Dirty Dozen https://braveparenting.net/fortnite-problems/…
Brave ParentingEp. 9: Red Sox Ban Fortnite, Twitch, Gaming Apps, and Moderation
In this episode we discuss the Red Sox baseball team banning Fortnite, streaming games via Twitch, the immense popularity of mobile gaming apps, and how to…
Brave ParentingEp. 8: Apple Removing Parental Control Apps, Ever App, Trustworthiness, Find My Family, and iOS Screen Time
In this episode we go over Apple removing parental control apps from the App Store, Ever App, Trustworthiness, Find My Family App, and we compare third party…
Brave ParentingEp. 7: Scrubbing Social Media, Self Control, Discord, Video Game Screen Time
In episode 7, we cover Scrubbing Social Media, Self Control, Discord, Video Game Screen Time
Brave ParentingEp. 6: College Basketball Phone Ban, Instagram Inappropriate Content, Loyalty, Tinder, and Teenage Dating
In this episode, we cover the College Basketball Phone Ban, Instagram Inappropriate Content, Loyalty, Tinder, and Teenage Dating
Brave ParentingEp. 5: Cheese Challenge, Uber, Gratitude, Venmo, Earning, Saving, and Spending Money
In episode 5, we cover the Cheese Challenge, Uber, Gratitude, Venmo, Earning, Saving, and Spending Money Gratitude Journal Teaching Financial Responsibility
Brave ParentingEp. 4: Faking Rich on Instagram, Unplanned Twitter Account, Honesty, Twitter, and App Ratings
In this episode, we will cover Faking Rich on Instagram, Unplanned Twitter Account, Honesty, Twitter, and App Ratings. Famous Tweets Led to Firing Fix App…
Brave ParentingEp. 3: Instagram Checkout, CoParenter, Respect, Spotify, and Listening to Music
In this episode we discuss Instagram Checkout, CoParenter, Respect, Spotify, and Listening to Music. Top songs through the decades
Brave ParentingEp. 2: Varsity eSports, Olivia Jade, Perseverance, Photomath, and Digital Cheating
In this episode we discuss Varsity eSports, Olivia Jade, Perseverance, Photomath, and Digital Cheating. Parent’s Guide to Digital Cheating
Brave ParentingEp. 1: Patience, New Rules for Communication, and Tik Tok
In Episode 1 we talked about the #trashchallenge, pedestrian texting lanes, a $5.7 million Coppa breach, our character focus is on the virtue of patience, our…