Episode 99: 'Guardrails and Grace: Parenting In A Tech World" with Mandy Majors

Parenting screens feels overwhelming—and for good reason. In this conversation, Mandy Majors from Next Talk shares why filters and rules alone won’t keep kids safe—and what actually does. Mandy Majors knows what it’s like to feel blindsided as a parent. Before her kids even had phones, one question changed everything—and showed her that saying “no tech” isn’t enough in today’s world. In this episode, we talk about how to parent technology without fear, how to respond when kids are exposed to things too early, and how to build a relationship where your child actually tells you the truth.In this episode, we cover:Why filters and monitoring apps can’t catch everythingThe moment Mandy realized “no tech” doesn’t mean “no exposure”How to help kids come to you instead of GooglingWhat “red flag reporting” is and why it worksHow to respond when your child asks a sexual or uncomfortable questionWhy screens don’t belong in bedrooms (and how to explain it without a fight)Teaching technology in steps—like teaching a kid to driveWhat to do if you gave too much access too fastWhy grace matters just as much as guardrailsHow Deuteronomy 6 shapes healthy parent–child communication Key takeaways:Protection starts with conversationGuardrails without grace lead to secrecyGrace without guardrails leads to confusionThe goal isn’t control—it’s trustResources:Next Talk: https://nexttalk.orgFollow Mandy Majors and NextTalk on Facebook & InstagramGet her book: https://mandymajors.comConnect with Rev Rx:[email protected]: @chadpottspharmd or @revrxwellnessconsultingFB: Chad Potts or Rev Rx