Episode 14: DOWNLOAD For Parents: Sex, Social Media, and Secrets

In this episode, counselor and author, John Sternfels introduces his new book, "DOWNLOAD For Parents." DOWNLOAD is a crucial guide for today’s parents navigating the digital world with their children. Technology has transformed how our kids interact, learn, and socialize. Still, it has also introduced new challenges—exposure to harmful content, screen addiction, and online dangers that many parents feel unprepared to handle.

DOWNLOAD For Parents is designed to equip parents and grandparents, with the knowledge and tools to safeguard their children from digital pitfalls while fostering open, honest conversations about online behavior. In this discussion, I break down what every parent needs to know, including:

✅ The impact of excessive screen time on mental health
✅ How to talk to kids about digital safety without fear-based tactics
✅ Strategies for setting healthy boundaries with technology
✅ The role of parental modeling in shaping digital habits

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the fast-changing online world and want to protect your child without stifling their growth, this episode—and my new book—is for you. Let’s navigate this digital landscape together!

DOWNLOAD For Parents is available now—get your copy today at Amazon or any other major book retailer.

John Sternfels, LPC, NCC, CSAT, CMAT, CCPS, C-SASI
Owner/Clinical Director of NorthPoint Professional Counseling
Counselor and Author

Books Available:

• A Partner's Guide To Truth & Healing
• Behind The Smile: Healing From Abuse, Trauma, and Betrayal
• DOWNLOAD for Parents: Sex, Social Media, and Secrets
• SEX: Secular, Relativistic-Cultural or Biblical? Sex Across Perspectives