Episode Description

In this timely episode,  facilitator Vicki Wilkins interviews Dr. Jenny Brown — founder of the Parent Hope Project — to explore how parents and educators can reclaim calm, confident leadership amidst the chaos of the digital age.

Rather than focusing on fear-based data that leaves parents feeling overwhelmed or caught in  rigid control efforts, Dr. Brown offers a refreshing perspective: real influence starts with self-management, not child-management. Through insights and practical examples from Differentiation-Based Parenting, she guides listeners in considering a  shift from reactivity to presence—learning how to set digital boundaries rooted in values, not panic.

Listeners will learn:

• Why awareness, reality, and agency build clarity more than fear.
• How to act from the “I position” to model emotional maturity.
• Why starting where your family actually is creates more meaningful change.
• How to reclaim leadership even if you feel “late to the game.”
• The critical role of consistency, curiosity, and connection—at home and in classrooms.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode offers grounded wisdom for nurturing healthier digital habits through relationship-first leadership.