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What My 13-Year-Old Saw Online Made Me Realize I'd Failed as a Parent!

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Content provided by Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach, Educator, Author, Mom and Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach, Educator, Author, Mom and Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
What's Inside This Episode

Discover why limiting screen time isn't enough to protect your kids onlineโ€”and learn the two critical skills (digital literacy and media literacy) that will keep them safe AND savvy in our tech-saturated world. Natalie shares a raw, honest wake-up call moment with her 13-year-old that changed her entire approach to parenting in the digital age.

๐Ÿ’” Why You Need to Listen
  • Do you lie awake worried about what your kids are seeing on their phones?
  • Are you exhausted from playing tech police, constantly monitoring and controlling their screen time?
  • Do you feel like you've failed because you haven't taught your kids how to actually THINK about what they consume online?
  • Are you overwhelmed trying to keep up with apps, trends, and online dangers you don't even understand yourself?
โœจ What You'll Learn

๐Ÿ“ฑ Digital Literacy Demystified

  • What digital literacy actually means (hint: it's NOT just knowing how to swipe and click)
  • Why your tech-savvy kid might actually be more vulnerable than you think
  • 4 fun, practical activities you can start TODAY to build essential online safety skills

๐ŸŽฏ Media Literacy Made Simple

  • How to teach your kids to spot manipulation, fake news, and persuasive tactics
  • The "Ad Detective Game" and 3 other activities that make critical thinking FUN
  • Why this skill protects their self-esteem, safety, AND future decision-making

๐Ÿง  The Pause & Think Habit

  • The one simple question that can prevent online drama and protect your child's digital reputation
  • A real-life cautionary tale involving police, screenshots, and a 16-year-old's "joke"
  • How to stop controlling and start collaborating with your kids about technology

๐ŸŒŠ The News Detox Solution

  • Why constant news consumption is stealing your family's peace (and what to do instead)
  • How your anxiety about world events is directly affecting your children's nervous system
  • The "what you focus on grows" principle and how to curate your feed for peace, not panic
๐ŸŽ Bottom Line

These aren't just "nice to have" skills anymore, mamaโ€”they're survival skills for the modern world. You don't need to be a tech expert. You just need to be willing to learn alongside your kids and equip them with tools to think critically instead of consuming mindlessly.
๐ŸŽฏ Ready to Reduce Your Mental Load? I'm offering FREE 30-minute coaching calls to help you identify your biggest stress triggers and create a simple action plan. Spots are limited! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book Your Call at NatalieMcCabe.com
๐Ÿ’ฌ Join Our Free Community Connect with other moms who get it! Get weekly tips, accountability, and support from parent coaches and moms just like you. ๐Ÿ‘‰

Join the FREE Community

๐Ÿ“– Get Chapter 1 of Sink or Swim Parenting FREE Discover the essential strategies for raising emotionally intelligent, resilient kids from toddlers to teens. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Download Your Free Chapter

๐Ÿ“š Pre-Order Sink or Swim Parenting Get your copy of Natalie's comprehensive guide to moving from surviving to thriving in your parenting journey. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Pre-Order Now

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Content provided by Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach, Educator, Author, Mom and Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach, Educator, Author, Mom and Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
What's Inside This Episode

Discover why limiting screen time isn't enough to protect your kids onlineโ€”and learn the two critical skills (digital literacy and media literacy) that will keep them safe AND savvy in our tech-saturated world. Natalie shares a raw, honest wake-up call moment with her 13-year-old that changed her entire approach to parenting in the digital age.

๐Ÿ’” Why You Need to Listen
  • Do you lie awake worried about what your kids are seeing on their phones?
  • Are you exhausted from playing tech police, constantly monitoring and controlling their screen time?
  • Do you feel like you've failed because you haven't taught your kids how to actually THINK about what they consume online?
  • Are you overwhelmed trying to keep up with apps, trends, and online dangers you don't even understand yourself?
โœจ What You'll Learn

๐Ÿ“ฑ Digital Literacy Demystified

  • What digital literacy actually means (hint: it's NOT just knowing how to swipe and click)
  • Why your tech-savvy kid might actually be more vulnerable than you think
  • 4 fun, practical activities you can start TODAY to build essential online safety skills

๐ŸŽฏ Media Literacy Made Simple

  • How to teach your kids to spot manipulation, fake news, and persuasive tactics
  • The "Ad Detective Game" and 3 other activities that make critical thinking FUN
  • Why this skill protects their self-esteem, safety, AND future decision-making

๐Ÿง  The Pause & Think Habit

  • The one simple question that can prevent online drama and protect your child's digital reputation
  • A real-life cautionary tale involving police, screenshots, and a 16-year-old's "joke"
  • How to stop controlling and start collaborating with your kids about technology

๐ŸŒŠ The News Detox Solution

  • Why constant news consumption is stealing your family's peace (and what to do instead)
  • How your anxiety about world events is directly affecting your children's nervous system
  • The "what you focus on grows" principle and how to curate your feed for peace, not panic
๐ŸŽ Bottom Line

These aren't just "nice to have" skills anymore, mamaโ€”they're survival skills for the modern world. You don't need to be a tech expert. You just need to be willing to learn alongside your kids and equip them with tools to think critically instead of consuming mindlessly.
๐ŸŽฏ Ready to Reduce Your Mental Load? I'm offering FREE 30-minute coaching calls to help you identify your biggest stress triggers and create a simple action plan. Spots are limited! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book Your Call at NatalieMcCabe.com
๐Ÿ’ฌ Join Our Free Community Connect with other moms who get it! Get weekly tips, accountability, and support from parent coaches and moms just like you. ๐Ÿ‘‰

Join the FREE Community

๐Ÿ“– Get Chapter 1 of Sink or Swim Parenting FREE Discover the essential strategies for raising emotionally intelligent, resilient kids from toddlers to teens. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Download Your Free Chapter

๐Ÿ“š Pre-Order Sink or Swim Parenting Get your copy of Natalie's comprehensive guide to moving from surviving to thriving in your parenting journey. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Pre-Order Now

  continue reading

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