{"podcast":{"title":"Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by Dads","slug":"dad-space-podcast-for-dads-by-dads-5497343","podcast_index_feed_id":5497343,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/dad-space-podcast/","website_url":"https://dadspace.ca/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ac5d837-a7ba-4607-87b8-0cf0d88dd72a/26470822-1658004814409-06a9462ba1599.jpg","author":"Dave Campbell","episode_count":267,"summary":"DadSpace - A Podcast for Dads by Dads. Dad Space is a safe space to ask questions, learn from other Dads and grow in community! We equip Dads with how to tips, marriage tips, family insights and even the occasional Dad Joke! Great guests will join us to share their Dad journey with you. Whether you are a new Dad, a Step-Dad, an empty nester or Grandparent! Dad Space is a safe space for Dads to connect and do life together! Visit DadSpace.ca for all things Dad!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dad-space-podcast-for-dads-by-dads-5497343"},"episode":{"title":"Dad's Guide to Tech - Balancing Screen Time and Real Connection","slug":"dad-s-guide-to-tech-balancing-screen-time-and-real-connection","published_at":"2026-04-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dad-space-podcast-for-dads-by-dads-5497343/dad-s-guide-to-tech-balancing-screen-time-and-real-connection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dad-space-podcast-for-dads-by-dads-5497343","url":"https://dadspace.ca/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7f78404e-8d08-4a03-a880-ddd237679bfd.mp3","summary":"Episode 257 - Dad's Guide to Tech - Balancing Screen Time and Real Connection Today on Dad Space, Dave is focused on the growing tension between technology and meaningful family connection. Technology is no longer optional in our lives. It shapes how we communicate, relax, and even how we relate to one another. While it brings convenience and opportunity, it also quietly pulls families into separate corners, replacing shared experiences with isolated screen time. The episode reflects on how this shift has changed the rhythm of family life. Moments that were once naturally shared, like dinner conversations or unstructured play, are now often interrupted or replaced by devices. The result is a kind of “silo effect” where each family member exists in their own digital space, even while sitting in the same room. This disconnect is not just about kids. It begins with what they see modeled at home. A key theme is ownership. Rather than blaming technology itself, the focus shifts to how it is used and who is setting the tone. Children learn their habits not from rules, but from observation. The way a dad interacts with his phone, responds to interruptions, or prioritizes attention sends a powerful message. Modeling presence becomes the starting point for change. The episode introduces a more intentional approach to technology in the home. This includes creating simple, consistent boundaries that protect time for connection, while also recognizing that technology can be used in positive ways. When used with purpose, it can bring families together through shared experiences rather than pulling them apart. An example shared in the episode highlights how even something as simple as text messaging can become a meaningful tool for connection when used intentionally. The difference…","meta_description":"Episode 257 - Dad's Guide to Tech - Balancing Screen Time and Real Connection Today on Dad Space, Dave is focused on the growing tension between technolog…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1730,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dad-space-podcast-for-dads-by-dads-5497343/episodes/dad-s-guide-to-tech-balancing-screen-time-and-real-connection/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dad-space-podcast-for-dads-by-dads-5497343/dad-s-guide-to-tech-balancing-screen-time-and-real-connection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}