It is summer. Its 105 degrees in the sun. We are all enjoying vacations with family. Most of these vacays involve water. And the beach or a pool. But have we ever stopped to consider teh dangers of sharing our kids pictures....while in their swimsuits...online. There are new and very real, very serious dangers. Let's talk about that...

In this powerful episode, we explore how well-intentioned words from parents — like "this will follow you forever" — can unintentionally make teens feel trapped and hopeless. Learn why focusing on the present over perceived permanence and encouraging open, compassionate conversations can help teens build resilience, hope, and healthier emotional habits...online and offline. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and anyone supporting teens through today’s digital challenges. Tune in and discover how small shifts in language can make a big difference!

Have you ever pushed the pause button on something you love? Only to revisit and realize how much you love it? That's me. I absolutely love podcasting and I am back! Bringing you incredibly raw, un-edited, organic episodes. It's just me and you...together...chatting about our wins and our challenges. Together. I am so excited! June 16th.

The erosion of truth is a significant driver of our current cancel culture. Misinformation spreads rapidly online, often re-shared as fact, igniting emotional reactions among those who fail to verify the information before broadcasting it. This cycle not only fuels cancel culture but poses a serious risk to our collective discourse and social fabric.

What lessons are we imparting to our children in this environment? How can we shift our focus to instill critical thinking and responsible communication instead? It's imperative that we equip the next generation with the tools to discern fact from fiction, fostering a culture of inquiry rather than reaction.

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What if we said we are done. What if we said no to any devices til age 13. What if we gave our kids their childhood back. What if we took the stress out of our relationship with them for 13 years? You can.

Have you ever said to your kid or teen "Well when I was a kid or teen we did this...." And did your kids roll their eyes and say "you don't understand. Things are DIFFERENT now." And they are exactly right. Devices and social media has transformed the relationship landscape for our kids. The only thing that seems to be the same is we have always had big feelings about those first relationships. Everything else...well...it's different. In this episode I help youth make sense of the apples and oranges..

X released a new updated policy allowing pornography.What does that look like? What does that mean when it comes to safe guarding our kids? A birthdate stands between your kid and access. I discuss what we should do.

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It is essential for consumers of social media to exercise critical thinking when evaluating information shared by influencers.  Instead of blindly accepting their recommendations, it is crucial to verify facts, seek other expert opinions and consider multiple perspectives before taking an influencers advice.  We know that experts are individuals that dedicate their time, education and experience to a particular field.  They possess in depth knowledge, skills and qualifications that allow them to provide accurate and reliable information.  One of the best things we can do as a consumer is to recognize the vast difference between influencers and experts.  We can make informed decisions based on reliable sources of information, rather than being swayed solely by the popularity or charisma of influencers.  In other words, be damn careful of the snake oil swillers of today’s generation.  They are the same as they were 100’s of years ago…just dressed in prettier clothes and they no longer have to knock on your door to get in to your home.  

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I took 30 days off of social media.  Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted I decided to take what felt like a bold step and disconnect.  No research.  No scrolling.  Zero “connecting”.  For 30 days. Little did I know that this break would transform my perspective and make me question whether I wanted to return at all.  

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According to the Child Rescue Coalition based in the US, the average parent posts 1500 pictures of their child on the Internet before the child turns five, and 90% of children appear in pictures or videos posted online before they reach the age of two. How much sharing is too much? Where do we draw the line? And by violating our child's privacy, by using their image...does it step into a form of child abuse?

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