The Tech Addiction Experts Podcast

Chris Koniarczyk
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Parenting

Raising kids in a digital world isn’t simple. The Tech Addiction Experts Podcast is for parents trying to navigate screen time, smartphones, social media, and the challenges of raising kids and teens online. Hosted by licensed mental health and addictions counselor Chris Koniarczyk, the show goes beyond hot takes and surface-level advice. You’ll hear real conversations with therapists, experts, and parents about what kids are actually experiencing online and what helps. Each episode gives you practical insight so you can respond in a way that actually works.

Episodes

  1. Sep 7

    Motivational Interviewing: Talking With Kids About Tech

    I’ve wanted to do an episode on motivational interviewing because I think it is one of the most useful skills parents can learn. It can really change the way we talk with our kids about phones, gaming, social media, and technology in general. I wanted someone who really knows motivational interviewing to help break it down, so I asked Peter Rives to join me. Peter is a therapist, social worker, and addiction specialist here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is also a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and teaches these skills to therapists and other helping professionals through his business, Helpfuler, LLC. Peter is also a dad of four, and he is pretty honest about the fact that using these skills with your own kids can be a lot harder than teaching them or using them professionally. Peter does a great job explaining what motivational interviewing actually looks like in a conversation between a parent and child. We talk about why pushing kids often creates more pushback, how to catch yourself when you want to jump in and fix the problem, and why curiosity and listening need to come before advice. Peter also walks us through specific skills parents can use, including open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations, and summaries.I think this is an extremely useful episode for any parent who feels like every conversation about screens turns into an argument, or who just wants to get better at talking with their kid. Click here to learn more about Peter and Helpfuler, LLC

  2. Apr 22

    Stop Trying to Have “The Talk” About Screens

    You try to talk to your kid about their phone… and it turns into a shutdown or a fight. So you either push it…or stop bringing it up. And nothing really changes. In this episode, I’m talking with therapist Mark Hamilton about why that keeps happening and what actually helps. One of the biggest shifts is this:stop trying to have “the talk” about screens. This works a lot better when it’s smaller conversations over time. We also get into some practical ways to make those conversations easier, including one idea you’ll probably remember: Dragon Goals, Not Elephant Goals Thanks for listening! If this was helpful, feel free to share it with another parent, and you can follow along for more like this. If you want to see where your child is at right now, you can check out the Smartphone Readiness Quiz. You’ll find it in the show notes. It’s helpful whether they already have a phone or not.

  3. Mar 21

    Why I Do This Work and Why I Started This Podcast

    In this first episode, I want to give you a sense of who I am and why I started this podcast. I’m a licensed mental health and addictions counselor, and for the past 15 years I’ve worked closely with kids, teens, and families. Over that time, I’ve watched technology become a bigger part of their lives, and I’ve seen the impact it’s having up close. Most of the parents I talk to feel like they’re trying to keep up. They know this stuff matters, but they’re not always sure what to do with it. I get that. I’m a parent too, and I’m navigating this in my own home. In this episode, I talk a bit about my background, what I’m seeing in families right now, and what I want this podcast to be moving forward. We’ll be talking about what kids are actually dealing with online, what therapists and other experts are seeing, and how to think about all of this in a way that keeps you connected to your kids while still setting boundaries. If you’re trying to figure this out as you go, you’re not alone. Follow along to get expert insight on how to navigate this with your kids.

  4. Mar 20

    Raising Kids in a Digital World | Podcast Trailer

    Hey, I’m Chris Koniarczyk. I’m a licensed mental health and addictions counselor, and a dad of two. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked closely with kids, teens, and families, and I’ve seen how much technology is shaping the way they think, feel, and grow up. This podcast focuses on what kids are actually dealing with when it comes to technology, the long-term effects therapists and other experts are seeing, and what parents need to understand about it. I’ll be talking with therapists and other experts to share what they’re seeing in their work and the patterns that are showing up across so many families right now. This podcast is part of Tech Addiction Experts, where the goal is to give parents a clearer, more grounded understanding of the digital world their kids are growing up in. I’m really excited to finally be doing this and to share these conversations with you.

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Raising kids in a digital world isn’t simple. The Tech Addiction Experts Podcast is for parents trying to navigate screen time, smartphones, social media, and the challenges of raising kids and teens online. Hosted by licensed mental health and addictions counselor Chris Koniarczyk, the show goes beyond hot takes and surface-level advice. You’ll hear real conversations with therapists, experts, and parents about what kids are actually experiencing online and what helps. Each episode gives you practical insight so you can respond in a way that actually works.

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