Family Tech Talk

Family Tech Talk


Latest Episodes

Modern manners and etiquette in technology
July 19, 2023

Brooke Romney has been teaching parents and teenagers how to navigate our modern world with confidence through her book 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens. Today I'm talking to Brooke about the new etiquette rules around technology and how to teach o

[Quick Tip] How to Block a Website
July 17, 2023

Hundreds of you asked me on Instagram this week how to block a website on your home network. This week's quick tip will let you know a few different ways you can block a website for the devices in your home.

How to Talk to Teenagers About Social Media
July 12, 2023

Anna Macfarlane joins me to chat about how to talk to your teenagers about social media. What is privacy? How do we train the algorithm? What kind of rules should you set? All of this and more in our conversation. Social media guide - https://www.

[Quick Tip] How to see what you want on social media
July 10, 2023

What does it mean to "train the algorithm?" Find out how you can customize your social media feed to only show you what you want.

The Best Financial Apps and Tips to Teach Your Kids!
July 05, 2023

Holly Reid, CPA and creator of the Master Playbook joins me live to talk about apps to help you manage your finances, the best tools to help you build wealth, and how to teach your kids budgeting and finance. Visit Holly's website at https://themaster

[Quick Tip] Do Parental Controls Disappear When Your Child Turns 13?
July 03, 2023

James' question was "What app can I use to manage a teen's phone? Google Family Link says I can't use it for anyone over 13 years old??" Is that true? Can you still manage a child's device after they turn 13? Today I'll let you know why this is a myt

AI use in the home, are we there yet?
June 28, 2023

Use of AI is on a hockey stick like climb. People are using it to write website copy, emails, court filings, sermons, and so much more. However, are we ready to embrace AI in the home yet? I'm talking with Kevin Doyle, one of my co-hosts from the Not

[Trailer] Welcome to Family Tech Talk!
June 23, 2023

Welcome to Family Tech Talk, hosted by me, Sarah Kimmel, also known online as FamilyTech. I have been an IT manager for over 20 years, while raising 2 teenagers. Our homes have become just as complicated as corporate networks, and digital parenting can be

Learning New Languages With The Best Tech
June 21, 2023

In this video, I'm chatting with everyone's polygot bestie, Michelle, about language learning. We're going to be discussing some of the best language-learning resources out there, and how you can use them to your advantage in your polyglot journey! If

BONUS EPISODE: Breaking Down the Social Media and Youth Mental Health Advisory from the US Surgeon General
June 19, 2023

The US Surgeon General has just released an Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. Let's look at what it says! Social media guide - https://www.annamacfarlane.com/offers/v4UPMLFy Bark video about mom posing as 11-year-old - https://