Screens are everywhere — but how do we keep them from taking over our kids’ lives? In this special ally episode, Jaimie sits down with Casey O’Roarty, a positive discipline trainer, parent coach, and host of the Joyful Courage podcast, to talk about raising kids in a high-tech world.Casey shares practical strategies for balancing independence with safety, building critical thinking skills, setting real limits, and creating a united front with other parents. This candid conversation also weaves in Jaimie and Casey’s personal lives — both are supporting spouses through cancer — and how “life is lifing” for them while they navigate parenting tweens and teens.You’ll leave this episode feeling less alone, better equipped, and maybe even inspired to hold a family meeting tonight about screens.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Screens are a privilege, not a right. With privilege comes responsibility and hard rules.</li><li>Start basic and build up. If possible, begin with a simple phone and add features gradually.</li><li>Model what you want to see. Check your own screen habits and talk openly about them.</li><li>Use “no-phone zones” instead of only time limits. Meals, bedrooms, family movie nights, and cars are good places to start.</li><li>Collaborate with other parents. A united front makes it easier to hold boundaries.</li><li>Validate first, explain second. Teens listen better when they feel understood.</li><li>Add real-life experiences. Independence, chores, sports, and outdoor time help offset tech use.</li><li>Consider monitoring tools. Apps like Bark can give alerts without constant snooping.</li><li>Family meetings work. Create a safe space for kids to contribute to tech rules and solutions.</li></ul>🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Casey O’Roarty is a Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and parent coach, the adolescent lead and co-founder of Sproutable. A mom to a 19-year-old and a 22-year-old, she hosts the Joyful Courage podcast for parents of tweens and teens. Casey is passionate about helping parents show up with connection and consistency so their teens can truly thrive.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor <a href="https://www.cryobank.com/search/" rel="nofollow">California Cryobank</a>!Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code QUEERFAM25 at <a href="https://cryobank.com/" rel="nofollow">cryobank.com</a> for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈<a href="https://travelbrilliant.net/mbg/gwk-spring-break-2026/" rel="nofollow"> Book with GWK&#39;s Spring Break Cruise Vacation!</a> Join Jaimie and her family (and other LGBTQIA&#43; families) on a 3 night cruise in the Bahamas. Be sure to mention that you heard about it here! Click that link ➡️ <a href="https://travelbrilliant.net/mbg/gwk-spring-break-2026/" rel="nofollow">https://travelbrilliant.net/mbg/gwk-spring-break-2026/</a>🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<ul><li>Casey’s website & coaching: <a href="https://www.besproutable.com/teens/" rel="nofollow">besproutable.com/teens</a></li><li><a href="https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/" rel="nofollow">Joyful Courage Podcast:</a> Listen wherever you get your podcasts</li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joyful_courage" rel="nofollow">@joyful_courage</a></li><li>Facebook Group: “Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens”</li><li>Recommended reading: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt & 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World by Jean Twenge (mentioned in episode)</li><li>Bark monitoring app & Bark Phone: <a href="http://www.bark.us" rel="nofollow">www.bark.us</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/4TMPXK9tw5U?feature=shared" rel="nofollow">Ted Talk Exposing the Costs of Social Media</a> (mentioned in episode)</li></ul>🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? 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