Jack's Parent Tech Support Show
Welcome to The Parent Tech Support Podcast, hosted by Jack Hughes—a passionate advocate for online child safety. Growing up, Jack discovered all the workarounds to parental controls firsthand. His own experiences with online exposure and outsmarting parental restrictions taught him a valuable lesson, one he now channels into helping parents protect their children in today’s tech-filled world.
On this podcast, Jack shares practical, secure ways to set up parental controls, offers ongoing support, and provides crucial education for parents who want to ensure their kids stay safe online. Through each episode, gain peace of mind and discover effective methods to navigate the internet’s challenges, equipped with Jack’s insights and proven techniques. For any parent concerned about screen addiction, online predators, or simply wanting to create a safer digital environment—this is the podcast for you.
Jack's Parent Tech Support Show
This Tag Cut My Screen Time in HALF, Jorn Rigter, CEO of Unpluq
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In this episode, I talk with Jordan Rigter, the founder of Unpluq—a simple but genius tool that helps you cut screen time with a physical barrier. We talk about how he came up with the idea, the theory behind it, and how it’s now being used by families to help kids develop healthier digital habits. Here’s what we cover:
• How a physical tag can drastically reduce screen time
• Why willpower isn’t enough—and what does work
• The power of friction: making digital habits intentional
• How Unpluq Family gives parents control without constant fighting
• Stories of parents using this as “training wheels” for tech
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
• How to use tech to fight tech addiction
• Real-life hacks to get your kids off screens
• Why a tag on your keychain might be the smartest parenting tool yet
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Together, we can raise tech-wise kids.