We talk with Christina Crook about moving from fear and overwhelm toward a values-based approach to technology that helps kids thrive. We share practical questions and clear boundaries that turn parents and schools into digital mentors who protect attention, joy, and formation. 

• naming overwhelm and shifting the focus to what brings kids joy 
• anchoring screen choices in family values like truth courage and generosity 
• choosing digital mentoring over enabling or limiting extremes 
• partnering with schools by not contacting kids during the school day 
• spotting breakdowns like sleep loss and late-night device access 
• putting devices out of bedrooms and charging them in shared spaces 
• asking “What’s working and what’s not working?” on a regular cadence 
• connecting technology habits to goals body cues and real life joy