Parenting in a Tech World

What does it actually feel like to be the kid on the other side of all that well-intentioned parenting technology? Audra and Savanna grew up navigating learning challenges with tools, apps, and monitoring software shaping their daily lives — and they're here to tell the truth about what helped, what felt like a leash, and what they wish the adults in their lives had done differently. If you've ever wondered whether the tech you're using is building your child's independence or quietly undermining it, this one's for you.

Heisman Trophy winner and Tim Tebow Foundation founder Tim Tebow has spent years on the front lines of fighting child sexual exploitation — and what he's seen should be on every parent's radar. In this episode, Tim breaks down the online predators hiding in the apps and platforms your kids use every day, what it took to pass landmark federal legislation protecting children online, and the real link between social media and the mental health crisis facing today's kids. If you've ever wondered whether the internet is really as dangerous as people say — Tim's work makes clear that it is, and that there are concrete steps every parent can take right now. Plus, learn how your Bark Phone purchase directly supports the Tim Tebow Foundation — and how you can be part of the mission.

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Catherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Screen/Life Balance — and she's here to cut through the overwhelm parents feel around phones and screens. In this episode, Catherine shares what actually works for families trying to reclaim balance, including insights from her newly revised How to Break Up With Your Phone and her latest book, The Amazing Generation, co-authored with Jonathan Haidt and written directly for kids and teens. Whether you've already handed your kid a phone and are wondering what's next, or you're still trying to figure out your own relationship with your screen, Catherine leaves you with real, doable steps — starting today.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Family Resource Kit
7-Day Family Guide to Screen Life Balance and use code "BARK15" for 15% off

Nicole Guysi is a Family Transition Navigator at Encircle Families — Arizona's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center — but she's also a parent who has lived the reality of raising a child with a rare diagnosis and figuring out the role technology needs to play in their life. In this episode, Nicole shares what that journey actually looked like: the searching, the gaps, the wins, and the ripple effects on the whole family. If you're a parent trying to find the right tools for your child with disabilities — or you just want to feel less alone in the process — this one is worth your time.

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!