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Latest Episodes
Social Media’s Effect on Mental Health
This week I am talking to Rachel Haack, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist about social media's effect on mental health, not just for our kids but for the rest of the family too! We'll chat about the things we can do to mitigate these effects!
Math Help Resources & Tips to Help Kids Understand Math
This week I'm talking to the Math Teacher Mom, Navi. She has been a high school math teacher for over 16 years, and helps parents teach their kids math and math concepts through her website and social media. Learn some awesome ways to help kids understand
Will AI Help Kids or Hurt Them?
Calling it a "kids-safe" chatGPT, the creators of the Kids-Safe phone Pinwheel have launched PinwheelGPT. An AI-powered chat engine that is supposed to have parental controls and monitoring in place. Shelley, the Chief Mom of Pinwheel, and I will chat
[Quick Tip] What are some good podcasts for kids?
Many adults LOVE podcasts, which leads some kids to want to listen to podcasts of their own. With so many podcasts out there, how can you tell which ones are going to be good podcasts for kids to listen to? This week's quick tip will outline some of my fa
Exclusive insights: Government’s role in helping parents navigate social media and technology
I am HONORED to be joined by Aimee Winder Newton who currently serves as a senior advisor to Governor Cox and director of the Office of Families to discuss the recent campaign to educate parents on the harms of social media, and the recent laws passed in
Getting involved in government issues like social media and tech regulations
More states are creating laws and implementing regulations on tech and social media, so I wanted to talk to The American Moms about this legislation and what kind of laws would have an impact, and how we can learn more and get more involved with the laws
[Quick Tip] What is the best digital family calendar?
If you are looking for a cross-platform calendar to help keep your family organized, you have come to the right place! I'll let you know the one productivity tool I absolutely could not live without!
How to talk to your kids about pornography
Author of the hugely successful book "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures" Kristen Jenson joins me to have a discussion about talking to your kids about pornography. Unfortunately, it is not a question of "if" your child will come across porn as they are navi
[Quick Tip] What is 2FA or MFA and How Can I Use It to Protect Myself?
The best way to protect your online accounts from hacking is to enable 2FA. So, what is 2FA or MFA and how do I use it to help protect myself from getting hacked?
Preparing Yourself to Combat Online Scams
With ChatGPT, and other types of AI tools, online scams are getting increasingly convincing. Andy, the Secure Dad and I discuss some of the most popular scams and how they are still getting perpetrated today. Find out how you can innoculate yourself from