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Let's hang out with Charlie and Dan. We're talking Gen Alpha- that's all our kids who are born after 2010. Dan says they're inspiring and hope-filled leaders. They're also voice activated, swiping, coding, messaging, coordinating, tech savvy and all in a wizz. As parents, we struggle to keep up. They can be our guide!We also tackle the downsides when there is less play, less conversation and their lower concentration span. They say they're bored but don't know how to be bored.Dan gets us talking about engaging them in Church and encourages parents to lean in with a new spiritual openness.Charlie covers routine, time limits and the dangers of online contacts.Great guests! Ed leaves thinking he may not be too old while Amy asks for a quick recapCharlie and Dan Blythe are leaders, communicators, and parents of two boys, passionate about helping families.Charlie works with A21, a global anti–human trafficking organisation, and Dan leads Alpha Youth, equipping the next generation to explore faith and life’s biggest questions.Together, they host the Yung Cubs Parenting Podcast, creating honest, hope-filled conversations about raising kids in today’s world. You can join the journey @yung_cubs_parenting
Released on 7 Jan 2026
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