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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Jonathan McKee

Jonathan McKee is the author of more than two dozen books , including Parenting Generation Screen  and The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices.  He has over 30 years of youth ministry experience. He speaks to parents and leaders worldwide and is often heard on Focus on the Family’s The Plugged In Show and the Plugged In Entertainment Daily Radio Feature. Jonathan and his wife, Lori, live in California with their three children.

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Reconnect in Real Life: Tips to Reduce Screen Time

In today’s digital age, we spend more time on our phones than ever before. Jonathan McKee shares a variety of ways to encourage your children to build real-life connections beyond their screens. With tips for everyone in the family, this conversation offers great encouragement for creating those stronger bonds with the people around us.

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Limit Phone Time to Reclaim Your Teen’s Mental Health

Our kids’ mental health has nearly been narrowed down to two words: Likes and Followers. Learn how to approach habits for your kids and phones.

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How to Have Ongoing Conversations with Your Kids About Sex

Based on his book More Than Just the Talk, Jonathan McKee explains how parents can move beyond just having “the talk” with their kids, to engaging them in ongoing conversations about sex including purity, pornography and more.

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Protecting Children Online: Essential Conversations Every Parent Must Have

Do you know who your children are interacting with online?

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Screen Time: Less is More

Screens…they’re everywhere! In fact, you’re using one right now. Here’s an important question: are the screens that you’re using improving your connections with other people? Or are you becoming more isolated? What about the screens that your children use? Join us to hear Jonathan McKee’s perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us from better things, like spending time with our family and the Lord.

When Boundaries Hinder Bonding

Rules are important, but connecting with your teen is essential.