Parenting in the digital age comes with unique challenges, but it also offers opportunities to build stronger connections with your kids. In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless sits down with Jon Dodson, Director of Internet Broadcasting and Digital Strategy at LifeWord, to unpack practical strategies for navigating technology in your family. Jon emphasizes that maturity, not just age, should determine when a child is ready for a device. He highlights three major loopholes kids use to sidestep parental boundaries and shares actionable tips to close those gaps while fostering trust and communication. Tools like Qustodio andBark are invaluable, but the heart of this episode is the reminder that no app or tool can replace a strong parent-child relationship. Whether you’re preparing to give your child their first device or dealing with existing challenges, this conversation equips parents with wisdom and confidence to guide their kids responsibly through the digital world. Protecting your kids online isn’t about perfection—it’s about preparation and intentionality. Get a free download of the seven questions and parent-child agreement mentioned in the video: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/0855tAs/parenthelp