Episode 5: Navigating Technology in Parenting

EPISODE DETAILS

In the fifth episode of I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting, Ben meets with Pete Dunlap to talk about being together but absent, the tragic event that led to him founding his company, and why kids are going to be alright when it comes to technology. Pete is a father, software engineer, and the founder of Digital Detangler, a digital wellbeing initiative.

SHOW NOTES

1:00 - Introduction to Pete

2:15 - How Pete got into this role; Tragic event that led to him founding his company

10:30 - How to safely navigate technology with children; How technology has evolved; Boredom Engines

17:00 - Being together but absent

21:00 - Advice and tips for parents

31:15 - Misconception about time that children spend on technology; Habits

34:30 - Pros and cons of technology

36:00 - How technology affects families of different income levels

38:35 - Bullying and technology; mental health crises

44:00 - Original purpose of texting

45:35 - Mental versus physical exhaustion

47:15 - Multitasking and its impact

51:10 - Resources; Key takeaways

WHAT IS I SLEEP GREAT: A NON-PARENT'S GUIDE TO PARENTING?

I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is a new podcast hosted by Ben Oddo and produced in partnership with Nurture the Next. Through educational and entertaining interviews, we are going to focus on some of the more challenging moments of parenthood, like stress management, nutrition, and play. Our hope is to empower better parenting, and ultimately healthier, safer homes for more resilient children.

We'll be releasing episodes on nurturethenext.org or wherever you get podcasts. Also make sure to follow us on social media @nurturethenext. Parenting is hard and we're here to help.