Parenting in a Tech World

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.

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 website
Connect with Kim on Instagram
Tune into Kim's podcast
"Delay is the way" with Protect Young Eyes

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 it
Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation
Kids Online Safety Act
All things SLANG:
Algospeak
6-7 trend
Bark's slang guide
Bark's emoji guide
Bark's sexual slang guide
Our predictions for 2026 ????
More about the Disney/Sora announcement and AI sycophancy

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!

Additional resources:
Body Boss Bootcamp for kids
9 Red Flags to Spot Grooming
Book a Family Safety Consultation with Kimberly

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.