Many parents wonder why there isn’t a single solution for “parental control” in their children’s digital lives. This video addresses the challenges of managing “screen time” and ensuring “internet safety” across various platforms. Understanding your child’s “digital footprint” is essential for effective “parenting tips” in today’s connected world.

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 also be found as a family tech expert on various TV news shows and podcasts. 

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In an age where “online privacy” is paramount, especially with children, we explore the nuances of digital life. This video discusses the importance of having conversations about a “digital footprint” and the impact of “parental control” on younger generations. Understanding “internet safety” and basic “data privacy” practices is crucial for everyone in 2026.

I recently went on an online journey and realized how easy it is to be influenced. This video shares my experience, detailing the steps and potential pitfalls so you can avoid similar “mistakes.” We’ll explore the subtle ways “social media” and “internet culture” can shape perceptions, even without direct following. It’s important to understand “how you get influenced” so you can recognize it in the modern digital landscape. In the world of “modern media,” understanding these dynamics is key.

New Jersey filed suit this week against Discord over claims the application is making false child safety claims. Find out my thoughts on the lawsuit and if I think the app is doing enough to protect kids.

Utah introduces 2 new tech laws that can affect your family!

Find out my thoughts on it in today’s Oh My Tech! Podcast episode.

Devices in Public Schools – https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/SB0178.html

App Store Accountability Act – https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/SB0142.html

This conversation with Bea Moise, author of Neurodiversity and Technology: Neuroscience-led strategies for parents, is ESSENTIAL listening for anyone trying to parent a neurodiverse child.

Get Bea’s book! https://amzn.to/42BWceL

Today Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta was doing away with the 3rd party fact-checking program it has been using to stop the spread of misinformation, and will instead implement a “Community Notes” based system. What does this mean for you and your family? Listen and find out.

Join Brett, Emilee and Sarah for a breakdown of various tech conversations you should have with your kids for every age group!

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!