Episode 43 - Kids & Technology with Chris McKenna

Through Rough Waters with Zach Allen

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 50 minutes

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Chris McKenna, founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes and author of the new book, “5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family.” We talk about where technology stands today, how kids & families should be interacting with technology, and ways - both relationally and technically - parents and caregivers can keep their kids safe in today’s technologically saturated world.

Find Chris’s new book here:
https://www.techreadyfamily.com/

Protect Young Eyes
https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/

More of Chris’s story here:
https://www.techreadyfamily.com/author

Chris on Hole In My Heart Podcast:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWNIhIlDez1/

If you have a question for this season’s Q&A, you can email throughroughwaters@wcsg.org or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/

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Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/

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