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The Smartphone Effect on Kids: Dr. Alison Yeung on Mental Health
May 5, 2026
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Laura Marquez-Garrett on the Meta & YouTube Trial, Addictive Design, and What Comes Next
Apr 30, 2026
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Encircle Families on Tech Access, Resource Gaps, and Supporting IDD Families in Arizona
Apr 23, 2026
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James Billig on Law Enforcement, the Blue Taskforce, and Stopping Online Predators
Apr 15, 2026
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Dr. Carrie Mackensen on Brain Science, Tech Boundaries, and Raising Resilient Kids
Apr 8, 2026
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| 5/5/26 |  The Smartphone Effect on Kids: Dr. Alison Yeung on Mental Health | Dr. Alison Yeung is a family physician and mom of two who built a community of 125,000+ followers after spending a decade watching adolescent mental health visits climb in her practice — and connecting the dots back to smartphones and social media. In this episode, she breaks down what the research actually shows about screens and kids' developing brains, why Big Tech deserves more scrutiny than parents do, and practical steps families can take today — including her Six R's framework for navigating the digital world.Don't forget to subscribe to Allison's Substack and follow her on Instagram! | — | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | Laura Marquez-Garrett on the Meta & YouTube Trial, Addictive Design, and What Comes Next | Laura Marquez-Garrett left a two-decade Big Law career to become one of the most powerful legal voices fighting for kids harmed by social media — and in March 2026, they helped make history. As counsel of record in the first-ever trial to hold Meta and YouTube liable for harming a child through addictive platform design, Laura joins us to break down what the $6 million verdict actually means, what the companies' own internal documents revealed about what they knew, and why they call this case "a vehicle, not an outcome." If you've been watching the headlines and wondering what it all means for your family, this is the episode you need to hear.Learn more about Laura, and connect with and follow them on LinkedIn.Resources and topics mentioned in this episode:Big Tech TrialNew Mexico Meta TrialCareless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost IdealismThe Anxious Generation | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | Encircle Families on Tech Access, Resource Gaps, and Supporting IDD Families in Arizona | Chris Tiffany brings a rare dual perspective to his role as Executive Director of Encircle Families — he's both a former special education teacher and a parent of a child with autism. In this episode, Chris shares what his statewide Arizona organization is seeing on the ground when it comes to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their access to technology. You'll walk away with a clearer picture of where the gaps are, how families are finding (and missing) critical resources, and what practical steps you can take if you feel like you're navigating this alone.Learn more about Encircle Families and connect with Chris on LinkedIn. | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | James Billig on Law Enforcement, the Blue Taskforce, and Stopping Online Predators | James Billig is Chief Compliance Officer at U-ACT (United Against Child Trafficking), a nonprofit equipping law enforcement and communities to fight online exploitation. He shares what officers are seeing on the front lines, how U-ACT's Blue Taskforce is training retired law enforcement to combat child trafficking, and the red flags parents need to watch for as predators evolve their tactics online.Don't forget to follow U-ACT on Facebook for their daily updates, and learn more about U-ACT by visiting their website. | — | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Dr. Carrie Mackensen on Brain Science, Tech Boundaries, and Raising Resilient Kids | Dr. Carrie Mackensen is a clinical psychologist, parent coach, and founder of Successful Parent. With 25 years of experience and two boys of her own, she blends neuroscience and attachment theory to help families set healthy tech boundaries. She shares why screens flood kids' brains with dopamine, what happened when her own son secretly played video games during class, and the first step overwhelmed parents should take today.Learn more about Dr. Carrie by visiting her website, and stay connected by following her on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to her Substack! | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Juliette Blake on Building Moxies: A Safer Social Space for Tween Girls | Juliette Blake, founder and CEO of Moxies, has been building for girls since she was 16. Now, as a millennial mom of three, she's created a safe-by-design social platform exclusively for tween girls ages 8 to 12. She shares why 60% of teen girls experience persistent sadness, what happens when girls use platforms not built for them, and how Moxies is offering a healthier entry point into digital life with no public profiles, no strangers, and built-in screen time boundaries.Learn more about Moxies and follow Juliette on Instagram! | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Teen Takeovers: What They Are, Why Teens Are Joining, and What Parents Need to Know | Large gatherings of hundreds of teens are popping up in cities across the country — organized almost entirely through social media — and they're raising serious concerns for parents and communities alike. In this episode, we break down what teen takeovers actually are, what's drawing kids to them, and how quickly they can turn dangerous. If your teen is on social media, this is one trend you can't afford to miss. | — | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | Kelly Stonelake: Meta Whistleblower on Big Tech's Child Safety Crisis | Kelly Stonelake spent nearly 15 years at Meta — rising to Director of Product Marketing and a senior role on Horizon Worlds — before becoming one of the most prominent whistleblowers in the fight for kids' online safety. She walked away from millions in unvested stock rather than sign an agreement protecting Meta from accountability, and has since testified before the FTC, the Washington State Senate, and been a key voice throughout the civil trials where Meta and YouTube were just found guilty of knowingly harming children. In this episode, Kelly breaks down what she witnessed from the inside, why the current wave of lawsuits feels different, and what every parent needs to understand about how these platforms are actually built.Follow Kelly on LinkedIn and subscribe to her Substack. | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Georgia AG Chris Carr on Investigating Roblox and Fighting Online Predators | Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has made child safety a cornerstone of his work—from creating the state's first Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, which has rescued over 200 children, to launching investigations into platforms like Roblox for child exploitation. He shares what prompted the Roblox investigation, details from a recent conviction involving grooming on Snapchat, and what parents need to know about how predators are using online platforms to target kids.Stories, resources, and other links discussed in this episode: Learn more about AG Chris CarrRoblox investigationSnapchat storyOnline Human Trafficking TrainingTo submit a request for an in person human trafficking training with the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, please fill out this formLearn more about the SimplyReport app from the Safe House ProjectStay up to date with KOSA | — | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Inside Bark's 2025 Annual Report: What 11 Billion Activities Reveal About Kids Online | Bark's 2025 Annual Report analyzed a record 11.1 billion online activities—and the findings reveal a troubling paradox. While predator alerts in monitored spaces dropped 60%, national sextortion cases are surging. The danger hasn't disappeared; it's just moved where parents can't see it. We break down the biggest risks facing kids today, from the 650% spike in disordered eating content among tweens to why predators are migrating to shadow spaces—and what parents can do about it.Check our Bark's 2025 Annual Report: https://www.bark.us/annual-report-2025/ | — | ||||||
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| 3/10/26 | Dr. Jean Twenge on Teens, Tech, and the Mental Health Crisis | Dr. Jean Twenge, psychologist and author of 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World, has spent decades studying how technology is reshaping childhood. Her research provided some of the earliest evidence linking smartphones and social media to rising rates of teen depression and anxiety. She shares the 'aha' moments from her work, what the data really shows about teens and tech, and the rules every parent should follow in a high-tech world.Visit Dr. Twenge's website to find her books, discover her research, learn about speaking engagements, and more. Don't forget to join the conversations happening in our Facebook group, Parenting in a Tech World! | — | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Melissa McKay on Taking On Big Tech and Fighting for Kids' Digital Safety | Melissa McKay, president of the Digital Childhood Institute, made headlines when her viral post forced Google to reverse its policy of emailing kids instructions to remove parental controls at age 13. She shares the story behind that win, why Roblox is doing the same thing, and what parents need to know about protecting their kids when tech companies prioritize profit over safety.Learn more about the Digital Childhood Institute and connect with Melissa. Don't forget to check out Melissa's viral posts about Google and Roblox! | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Selma Blair on Parenting, Privacy, and Raising a Kid in the Public Eye | Selma Blair gets candid about parenting her 14-year-old son in an always-connected world. She shares how she's navigated tech and social media as both a public figure and a mom, the conversations she's had about online safety, and her advice for parents trying to find balance in a digital age. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Paul Raffile on Sextortion, Social Media Dangers, and Fighting for Kids Online | Paul Raffile is a cybercrime expert and online safety advocate who's been on the front lines of catching sextortion scammers and exposing platform failures. He shares what parents need to know about sextortion, which apps pose the biggest risks, and the shocking reality of what social media companies allow to happen on their platforms.Connect with Paul on LinkedIn!Resources, stories, and other things mentioned in this episode:Paul's experience with MetaThe UK DocumentaryThe Yahoo BoysMeta's "Teen Nudity Controls"The story of Jordan Demay and sextortionThe Take it Down ActThe Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Dr. Nidhi Gupta on Calming the Noise, Screen Time, and Reclaiming Your Life | Dr. Nidhi Gupta — physician, author of Calm the Noise, and founder of the Phreedom Foundation — breaks down how tech is impacting our health and what families can do to take back control. She shares the science behind constant notifications, her 'aha' moment that led to writing the book, and the three rules every family should start with tonight.Learn more about Dr. Gupta and the Phreedom Foundation on her website, and order your copy of Calm the Noise. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | The Family IT Guy on Cybersecurity, Parenting, and Keeping Families Safer Online | Ben Gillenwater — aka The Family IT Guy — brings 30 years of cybersecurity expertise to the parenting table. He shares how his background shaped the way he protects his own kid online, what parents can expect from his online community, and the one change that can make the biggest difference in your family's digital safety.Connect with Ben:On his websiteInstagramTikTokResources mentioned in this episode:How to Set Up Roblox Parental ControlsRoblox App ReviewThe Top 5 Hidden Dangers of RobloxWhy Parents Are Banning RobloxBen's meditation app, BeingNCMEC and the Cyber TipLineStories discussed in this episode:Jordan DeMay, sextortionAdam Raine, ChatGPT and suicide764 Group | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | What Would Heather Dubrow Do: Digital Parenting Edition | Heather Dubrow, star of The Real Housewives of Orange County and mom of four, joins us to share her real-life wisdom on raising kids in the digital age. From screen time struggles to teaching inclusivity, this episode is full of honesty, perspective, and a little Housewives flair. | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Finding Other Parents Like You: How to Get Help Raising Kids with Mental Health Issues | Parenting a child with mental health challenges can feel isolating, but support is out there. Casie Fiorello from Other Parents Like Me shares her experiences, practical resources, and advice to help families navigate these challenges with confidence and community.Learn more about Other Parents Like Me. | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Kim Gravel on Digital Safety, Social Media, and Real-Life Parenting | Kim Gravel gets real about parenting in an always-connected world. She shares how she talks to her kids about online safety, balances social media and privacy, and uses tools like Bark to help protect her family.Resources in this episode:Check out Kim's websiteConnect with Kim on InstagramTune into Kim's podcast"Delay is the way" with Protect Young Eyes | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of 2025: Digital Parenting Edition | Kids and tech collided in big ways in 2025 — from viral slang taking over classrooms to major online safety laws reshaping the internet. We’re breaking down the moments that mattered and what they mean for your kid’s digital world.Discussed in this episode:Australia's social media ban and how our friends from Parenting in a Tech World, the Facebook group, are feeling about itJonathan Haidt's The Anxious GenerationKids Online Safety ActAll things SLANG:Algospeak6-7 trendBark's slang guideBark's emoji guideBark's sexual slang guideOur predictions for 2026 ????More about the Disney/Sora announcement and AI sycophancy | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Body Safety Starts at Home with Kimberly King | Sexual abuse prevention expert and safety educator Kimberly King shares how parents can have meaningful conversations about body safety and boundaries with their kids. We also dive into her resources for families and the podcast she created to empower moms and protect kids.Make sure to get your own copies of I Said No! and Body Safety for Young Children: Empowering Caring Adults.Connect with Kimberly on Instagram and check out her website!Additional resources:Body Boss Bootcamp for kids9 Red Flags to Spot GroomingBook a Family Safety Consultation with Kimberly | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Raising Resilient Digital Kids with Jenny McCarthy | Jenny McCarthy is a New York Times bestselling author, actress, and television host known for her humor, honesty, and passion for family life. A proud mom herself, she’s been a longtime advocate for open conversations about parenting, health, and the challenges of raising kids today. In this episode, Jenny joins us to talk about technology, connection, and what it really means to protect and empower kids in the digital age. | — | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Inside the Program That’s Changing How Kids Use Tech | What if online safety lessons actually worked? In this episode, you’ll go behind the scenes with Bark’s Connected Communities team to see how they’re helping 4th- and 5th-graders build healthy tech habits that last.Learn more about the Connected Communities program and bring it to your school! | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | New Devices, New Rules: How to Keep Your Kids Safer Online | Before your kids power on their new holiday devices, set them up for safe, responsible use. We’ll cover the simple steps and settings that make a big difference.Join the Parenting in a Tech World Facebook group to connect with other like-minded parents: https://info.bark.us/join-pitwCheck out all of our tech guides when setting up new tech for your kids! https://www.bark.us/tech-guides/ | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | Screen Time, Family Time, and Everything in Between with Tessa Stuckey, LPC | Licensed counselor and mom Tessa Stuckey joins us to share a grounded, compassionate look at what it really takes to raise emotionally healthy kids in a hyper-connected world. From how screens affect mental health to having hard conversations, we discuss different ways parents can build digital resilience in kids.Connect with Tessa:InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInVisit Tessa's sites:https://www.tessastuckey.com/http://www.projectlkup.org/Order Tessa's book: https://www.tessastuckey.com/order-book | — | ||||||
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