One Day You'll Thank Me

Dr. Tara Egan and her teen cohost Anna are reflecting on the role of technology and social media during month FOUR of COVID-19. For many of us, social media is the primary way we socialize these days.

Anna discusses how she uses tech & social media during quarantine, sharing what it's like to be raised by parents who monitor her technology, and consequently, limit 24/7 access to her friends.

Tara feels she's relaxed her time limits on technology...Anna disagrees. Tara expresses her concerns about her clients becoming more isolated, spending more time on games and TikTok, and scrolling, scrolling, scrolling...versus having high-quality interactions with peers. Anna acknowledges that teens often seek drama on social media, poorer choices are made in the middle of the night, and COVID-19 wreaks havoc on sleep schedules. Grief reigns...over the loss of the ability to travel, the pressure of having to make safe choices for your family, and the inability of teens to get the natural stimulation that their brain needs. How do we address the struggle to balance the benefits of technology (socialization, entertainment, informational) with the risks (increased irritability, power struggles between parents and adults, mood variability, loss of interest in "real life" interactions)?

Finally, Anna and Tara discuss the concepts of "purpose" and "kindness" and how the goal is to CONNECT. Structure can help with this...but not too much structure.

Tara describes her mini course, consisting of her 30 page e-book and nine audio modules. It's called "Managing Your Family's Technology and Social Media", created to help parents eliminate power struggles, keep your family safe from internet misuse, and reconnect with your family. To learn more, click RIGHT HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Sparent, a company that "helps ambitious women create time to grow their amazing companies." Book your discovery call HERE to find out more. Mention this podcast episode and get one free hour of service.

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If you'd like to try BARK, a dashboard that monitors content on your child's technological devices, please use the code QSG7JBW to get 20% off. If you'd like to try Circle Home Plus to set guidelines around when and where your kids spend their online screen time, use THIS LINK to get $20 off. I use both of these tools to protect my children.

To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan, visit www.drtaraegan.com
To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's private therapy practice, visit www.charlotteparentcoaching.com
To purchase Dr. Tara Egan's parenting books, please visit Amazon. 

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Dr. Tara Egan and her teen co-host Anna discuss the concept of GASLIGHTING in today's solo episode. It's defined as a "form of emotional abuse that makes the person question their feelings, instinct, and even their sanity" and they give examples, discuss the impact of gaslighting on self-perception, and offer some practical solutions to cope when confronted with this type of manipulation.

Phrases we've all heard from gaslighters include:  "you're so sensitive" "you're always so dramatic, "you're overreacting" "that never happened," or "I was just joking."

To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan, please visit www.drtaraegan.com
To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan as a therapist, please visit www.charlotteparentcoaching.com
The episode of The Office that we referenced in his episode is Season 9, Episode 3 (Called Andy's Ancestry), which can be found here.

Please subscribe via wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts, and join us on Facebook and Instagram.

If you'd like to try BARK, a dashboard that monitors content on your child's technological devices, please use the code QSG7JBW to get 20% off. If you'd like to try Circle Home Plus to set guidelines around when and where your kids spend their online screen time, use THIS LINK to get $20 off. 

Dr. Tara Egan, her teen co-host Anna, and Jeremy Mast, LMFT and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist discuss:

• How old are kids when they're typically exposed to pornography?
• What is pornography?
• Is "sexting" considered pornography?
• Discerning between "looking at porn" and a "porn addiction"--the "Big 3"
• How does a porn addiction start?
• The two main types of pornography addictions: classical and conditioned
• Reasons why individuals are attracted to porn/risk factors to developing a dependency
• Ways to stay connected and protect against porn addiction
• How to initiate a discussion about pornography with your preteen and teen
• PLUS, stay tuned for final reflections from Anna, our teen co-host

Jeremy is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Ventura, California. He helps those struggling with drugs, alcohol, and out-of-control sexual behaviors awaken to new possibilities for their lives. He lives with his wife, son, and cat in beautiful southern California.

Visit Jeremy Mast's website at https://jeremymast.com

To learn more about Jeremy's pornfree.life program and a parenting resource about how to educate your kids about the risks of porn dependency, visit https://www.pornfree.life/parenting

This episode is sponsored by Sparent, a company that "helps ambitious women create time to grow their amazing companies." Book your discovery call HERE to find out more. Mention this podcast episode and get one free hour of service.

To learn more about Dr. Egan's online mini-course called "Managing Your Family's Technology and Social Media", created to help parents eliminate power struggles, keep your family safe from internet misuse, and reconnect with your family, please click RIGHT HERE.

I just want to remind you to visit our Facebook page and Instagram page.

If you'd like to try BARK, a dashboard that monitors content on your child's technological devices, please use the code QSG7JBW to get 20% off. If you'd like to try Circle Home Plus to set guidelines around when and where your kids spend their online screen time, use THIS LINK to get $20 off. I use both of these tools to protect my children.

To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan, visit www.drtaraegan.com
To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's private therapy practice, visit www.charlotteparentcoaching.com
To purchase Dr. Tara Egan's parenting books, please visit Amazon. 

Dr. Tara Egan, her teen co-host Anna, and Jeremy Mast, LMFT and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist discuss:

• How old are kids when they're typically exposed to pornography?
• What is pornography?
• Is "sexting" considered pornography?
• Discerning between "looking at porn" and a "porn addiction"--the "Big 3"
• How does a porn addiction start?
• The two main types of pornography addictions: classical and conditioned
• Reasons why individuals are attracted to porn/risk factors to developing a dependency
• Ways to stay connected and protect against porn addiction
• How to initiate a discussion about pornography with your preteen and teen
• PLUS, stay tuned for final reflections from Anna, our teen co-host

Jeremy is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Ventura, California. He helps those struggling with drugs, alcohol, and out-of-control sexual behaviors awaken to new possibilities for their lives. He lives with his wife, son, and cat in beautiful southern California.

Visit Jeremy Mast's website at https://jeremymast.com

To learn more about Jeremy's pornfree.life program and a parenting resource about how to educate your kids about the risks of porn dependency, visit https://www.pornfree.life/parenting

This episode is sponsored by Sparent, a company that "helps ambitious women create time to grow their amazing companies." Book your discovery call HERE to find out more. Mention this podcast episode and get one free hour of service.

To learn more about Dr. Egan's online mini-course called "Managing Your Family's Technology and Social Media", created to help parents eliminate power struggles, keep your family safe from internet misuse, and reconnect with your family, please click RIGHT HERE.

I just want to remind you to visit our Facebook page and Instagram page.

If you'd like to try BARK, a dashboard that monitors content on your child's technological devices, please use the code QSG7JBW to get 20% off. If you'd like to try Circle Home Plus to set guidelines around when and where your kids spend their online screen time, use THIS LINK to get $20 off. I use both of these tools to protect my children.

To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan, visit www.drtaraegan.com
To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's private therapy practice, visit www.charlotteparentcoaching.com
To purchase Dr. Tara Egan's parenting books, please visit Amazon. 

Dr. Tara Egan and her teen co-host Anna discuss the concept of GASLIGHTING in today's solo episode. It's defined as a "form of emotional abuse that makes the person question their feelings, instinct, and even their sanity" and they give examples, discuss the impact of gaslighting on self-perception, and offer some practical solutions to cope when confronted with this type of manipulation.

Phrases we've all heard from gaslighters include:  "you're so sensitive" "you're always so dramatic, "you're overreacting" "that never happened," or "I was just joking."

To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan, please visit www.drtaraegan.com
To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan as a therapist, please visit www.charlotteparentcoaching.com
The episode of The Office that we referenced in his episode is Season 9, Episode 3 (Called Andy's Ancestry), which can be found here.

Please subscribe via wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts, and join us on Facebook and Instagram.

If you'd like to try BARK, a dashboard that monitors content on your child's technological devices, please use the code QSG7JBW to get 20% off. If you'd like to try Circle Home Plus to set guidelines around when and where your kids spend their online screen time, use THIS LINK to get $20 off. 

This is our introductory episode, introducing your hosts, Dr. Tara Egan and Anna, her teenage daughter. Tara is a child & adolescent therapist, a parent coach, the author of two parenting books, and a public speaker. She has a private practice in Charlotte, NC. Anna is a high school student, a volleyball player, and Tara's daughter. Our audience can look forward to weekly episodes that tackle a myriad of parenting issues. Stay tuned for the official launch of "One Day You'll Thank Me" on July 1, 2020.

Visit Dr. Tara Egan's website here.
Visit Dr. Tara Egan's professional therapist website here.
Learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's online media course called "Manage Your Family's Technology & Social Media" here.
To buy of copy of Dr. Tara Egan's parenting books, visit Amazon here.

If you'd like to try out BARK, a dashboard that monitors content on your child's technology and social media platforms, please use our affiliate code for a 20% discount: QSG7JBW

This is our introductory episode, introducing your hosts, Dr. Tara Egan and Anna, her teenage daughter. Tara is a child & adolescent therapist, a parent coach, the author of two parenting books, and a public speaker. She has a private practice in Charlotte, NC. Anna is a high school student, a volleyball player, and Tara's daughter. Our audience can look forward to weekly episodes that tackle a myriad of parenting issues. Stay tuned for the official launch of "One Day You'll Thank Me" on July 1, 2020.

Visit Dr. Tara Egan's website here.
Visit Dr. Tara Egan's professional therapist website here.
Learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's online media course called "Manage Your Family's Technology & Social Media" here.
To buy of copy of Dr. Tara Egan's parenting books, visit Amazon here.

If you'd like to try out BARK, a dashboard that monitors content on your child's technology and social media platforms, please use our affiliate code for a 20% discount: QSG7JBW