Navigating Technology in the Family

Insights from a mom who failed

When her daughter had to physically push her smartphone out of the way to get her attention, Katie Prejean McGrady knew she needed to make some changes.

McGrady, a mother and Catholic thought leader, provides insights on managing technology in the family. She acknowledges the challenges parents face in managing screen time for their children and emphasizes the need to shape a healthy and safe culture for kids.

McGrady offers practical strategies such as disabling social media apps during specific times and setting positive boundaries for screen time.

McGrady suggests a community approach for dealing with peer pressure and the influence of technology in schools, such as delaying smartphone use until eighth grade.

She also discusses the role of digital media in evangelization. Blessed Carlo Acutis used technology to share his deep faith. For McGrady, Acutis highlights how we might use technology in creative ways to engage and inspire the faithful.

Technology can be balanced with faith and used to enrich lives and bring families closer to God. McGrady encourages parents to lead by example, believing that technology can be a powerful tool when used wisely.

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