Kids and Technology - Finding the Balance Without Losing Your Mind

Phones, tablets, smartwatches, YouTube, TikTok… parenting in the digital age can feel like the Wild West. In this candid conversation, Amy and Amanda share their personal journeys from “no phones until high school” to finding realistic, safe, and age-appropriate ways to introduce technology.From toddler tablets to tween group chats, they cover:Why tech isn’t going anywhere—and how to teach kids to navigate it responsiblyThe scary YouTube moment that changed Amy’s approach foreverWhy Amy gave her daughter a phone at 8 (and how she kept it from becoming a toy or an addiction)Setting boundaries for group chats, social media, and gamingLetting go of mom guilt and judgment about how other families use devicesLife lessons on digital safety, privacy, and teaching kids that nothing online ever goes awayWhether you’re Team “Hold Off as Long as Possible” or “We’re Already There,” this episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and practical takeaways for raising kids in a tech-filled world. 💬 Head over to Instagram and give us a like and follow @BronzeMedalMoms