About this episode

Sarah Adams discusses recent headlines affecting families in a digital world, including cyberbullying and social media impacts on children.

If you've ever felt like the digital world is changing faster than parents can keep up, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah breaks down some of the headlines that caught her attention recently and explains why they matter for families raising kids in a connected world. From a new form of cyberbullying known as "lunch shaming" to major lawsuits against social media companies, evolving protections for children featured in influencer content, and growing concerns around teen boys, fitness culture, and unregulated peptides, this episode explores the stories shaping modern childhood right now. Articles & Topics Mentioned • Wall Street Journal reporting on "Lunch Shaming" • California Senate Bill SB 1247 and children's digital privacy rights • Sweden's public health guidance on parental phone use • Kentucky School District social media settlement • New York Times reporting on how social media apps hooked teens at school • Tech Transparency Project reporting on Meta and influencer partnerships Throughout the episode, Sarah reminds parents that many of today's challenges aren't simply "the same thing we experienced growing up." Smartphones…

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