Episodes

I am interviewing Head of Law Enforcement Outreach at Snap (the creators of Snapchat), Rachel Hochhauser to ask some tough questions about Snapchat’s responsibility to make its platform safer for teens. Check out https://parents.snapchat.com for more info

Bryn and Sarah, the co-hosts of the Series Scrapped podcast discuss the different shows that are available on different streaming platforms and let you know which one they think is best if you had to choose one!

These questions and more are discussed in today’s episode. Emilee is back to help me talk about the latest in tech news! This week’s topics – Samsung joins the “get the message campaign” Netflix to create retail stores, Best Buy stops selling physical media, Utah sues TikTok, and Age Verification Laws

Tasia Custode’s YouTube channel features some of the best productivity apps, so I wanted to talk to her about her favorites and maybe get some productivity tips! Tasia’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@UCNQbF87QPV685oFnHxb0zPg Link to Sync Discount – http://sync.com/tasia

Sara Petersen, the author of the book Momfluenced joins me to talk about oversharing your kids lives, and getting influenced by social media and the online world.

I know, it’s not January, but it’s a perfect time to re-commit to your goals, and set new ones! Join me as I interview Time Management coach and podcaster Erin Woodruff and find out how you can set and track goals with technology helping you to keep on track!

Clay, co-founder of Fight the New Drug, and I discuss fighting pornography and how to keep your kids away from pornography, what to do WHEN they are exposed to it, and how to help those with a pornography addiction. Join us for this very important topic! Addiction Resources – https://www.joinfortify.com/ FREE Parenting resources app – https://www.joinraise.com/ Fight the New Drug – https://fightthenewdrug.org/ Good Pictures Bad Pictures – https://amzn.to/3QSotp7 Good Pictures Bad Pictures ...

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!

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 about this new tool and talk about how this technology might be used to help kids. Check out Pinwheel GPT – https://www.pinwheel.com/gpt Pinwheel Smartphone for kids – https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=familytech

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 Utah about teens and social media. I have some hard questions for Aimee, and I’m excited to have a discussion about it! https://socialharms.utah.gov/

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 that will affect us.

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 navigating the online world, it is a question of when. Kristen has some great thoughts and ideas on how to make the digital world a little safer, and how to prepare kids with a plan of action for when they encounter explicit content.

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 falling for any online scams!

Brooke Romney has been teaching parents and teenagers how to navigate our modern world with confidence through her book 52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens. Today I’m talking to Brooke about the new etiquette rules around technology and how to teach our kids manners and etiquette both with and on their devices!

Anna Macfarlane joins me to chat about how to talk to your teenagers about social media. What is privacy? How do we train the algorithm? What kind of rules should you set? All of this and more in our conversation. Social media guide – https://www.annamacfarlane.com/offers/v4UPMLFy

Holly Reid, CPA and creator of the Master Playbook joins me live to talk about apps to help you manage your finances, the best tools to help you build wealth, and how to teach your kids budgeting and finance. Visit Holly’s website at https://themasterplaybook.com/ Holly’s recommended book list! https://themasterplaybook.com/2021/07/27/money-books-for-kids/

Use of AI is on a hockey stick like climb. People are using it to write website copy, emails, court filings, sermons, and so much more. However, are we ready to embrace AI in the home yet? I’m talking with Kevin Doyle, one of my co-hosts from the Not Null podcast all about AI in the home. From teaching our kids about AI, to using it in our everyday lives, we’ll go over all the ways you can use AI in your personal life and maybe even some of the dangers.

In this video, I’m chatting with everyone’s polygot bestie, Michelle, about language learning. We’re going to be discussing some of the best language-learning resources out there, and how you can use them to your advantage in your polyglot journey! If you’re looking for language learning tips, then you’ll want to watch this video! I’m going to be sharing with you some of the best language-learning resources out there, and how you can use them to improve your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciati...

I reached out to the queen of the Air Fryer, Cathy @fabulesslyfrugal to ask her some questions about how to use your air fryer, the best air fryers, and what to make in an air fryer. LINKS! https://airfryertools.com https://yummyairfryerrecipes.com https://airfryercheatsheet.com In this video, we’re going to show you everything you need to know about your air fryer. From how to use it to how to cook with it, we’ll cover everything! If you’re looking for an easy way to cook healthy, FABULOUS...

Coach Kiana Shaw helps teens all over the country with etiquette, life skills, and confidence. We’ll discuss what teens today need to help them become productive and successful adults both online and in the business world.

What are the best tools to use for your DIY projects? The genius brain behind the instagram account buildingitlikeagirl joins me to help you with your DIY!

Our Family Passport sits down with Sarah to discuss how to find the best travel deals, the technology you should bring on your trip, and how to plan the best trips for your family!

The debate between privacy and monitoring teens online to keep them safe can be a very tough line to walk. What is the best way to parent teens online and how can we keep trust between parents and teens? I talk to Bark Parental Control’s Titania Jordan about it LIVE! Sammy’s Law information – https://lrs.sog.unc.edu/bill/let-parents-choosesammys-law-2023#:~:text=AN%20ACT%20TO%20ENACT%20THE,SOCIAL%20MEDIA%20INTERACTIONS%20OF%20CHILDREN Watch the Childhood 2.0 documentary – https://www.youtube.c...

Most people take pictures with their phones these days. Since it’s SO easy to take the pictures, we just take a lot and hope that one of them turns out well. Today I talk to Rachelle Packard, a professional photographer to help you improve your photos. Sarah Kimmel is a Microsoft Certified IT Manager, who is also a mom. She currently helps families understand and manage the technology in their homes through YouTube Videos, Instagram posts, podcasts, and her website Family Tech Zone. She can als...