Helping Youth Overcome Screen Addiction

A video series designed to help all of us better understand what is really happening when we go online

New Resource: Crosswired

Crosswired is a Christian resource created to help parents, grandparents, youth workers, and educators understand emerging technology and youth culture trends, and how they impact young people’s spiritual, emotional, and relational lives. Each issue explores a timely topic at the intersection of digital culture and discipleship, combining research-backed insights with biblical wisdom to support meaningful conversations.

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Video Series: Growing Up in Cyperspace

“Growing Up in Cyberspace” is an 11-episode video series designed to help adults understand and address the challenges young people face in a digital world. Even young people can gain valuable insights by watching the series. Hosted by youth culture specialist, Paul Robertson, the series explores how screens and technology influence children’s development, relationships, self-image and worldview while offering insights on guiding them toward healthy screen habits.

By blending research, personal stories, and expert perspectives, the series emphasizes the transformative impact of cyberspace and equips adults with practical tools to support the next generation. This video series includes a discussion guide, and is available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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Paul Robertson is the youth culture specialist for Youth Unlimited Toronto with over 45 years experience.

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  • “In a day and age of Christian celebrity, Paul Robertson is a breath of fresh air. He combines his deep faith, his experience as a dad, his humility, and his knowledge of contemporary youth culture in a package that is extremely helpful and engaging.”

    — Dr. Walt Mueller, President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding

  • “My husband and I just want to say thank you for coming out and giving us your views on teenagers. It is a very challenging time in which to raise teens because we don’t have all the answers. We were certainly encouraged by your views.”

    — Aulton and Marcella, parents, Toronto, ON

  • “We live in a world of confusion, choice and pressure. Parents and youth workers must plot a route in this ever-changing world if we are to nurture healthy children. Thank goodness for someone like Paul who daily awakens us to this new reality. He helps us see where we are in order to help get our kids where they need to go.”

    — John, Parent, Toronto, ON