We’ve heard a lot about the dangers of social media.  And a lot of it is qualitative data.  Anecdotal stories that really hit us in our feels.  But I want to show you guys the real life stuff.  And so I connected with a Physician in Canada who sees medically just how dangerous social media can be for young kids.  So I brought her here on the show today!   Dr. Alison Yeung is a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada. She has been practicing for the past 11 years, and over that time has becoming increasingly aware of the mental health crisis facing children and teens. After speaking with patients, and examining the research, it’s become clear that social media and video games are causing a significant deterioration in their mental health. She is hoping to raise awareness about this topic by educating parents, and providing strategies to reduce the harm caused by these devices

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Save the Kids Ep. 144 Talking to a family doctor about the effects of smartphones

The "Save the Kids" Podcast delves deep into the challenges and joys of the parent-child connection in today's tech-driven world. With our amazing host, Nate Webb, the podcast offers a platform for interviews with experts spanning a variety of fields, including parenting, mental health, and safe technology use. Through engaging discussions, Nate aims to equip listeners with knowledge and strategies to nurture stronger connection with their teens and kids. While honoring its roots with founder Collin Kartchner, the podcast's primary focus is to help parents raise resilient kids in a tech heavy world. We will discuss the dangers of social media, as well as talk about healthy tech habits and ways we can create and connect. Discover actionable insights by joining us on this enlightening journey. &nbsp; For more, visit savethekids.org and connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Navigating life as a parent of teens and tweens in this digital world is hard.  It’s messy.  And it didn’t come with instructions.  Today I’m bringing back a friend who is in the trenches with his own family, and trying to make a difference as well.  Everyone welcome my friend, Tanner Clark. Tanner is a professional speaker, husband, and most importantly, father to 4 awesome kids. As a parent in the trenches, he’s been spending his free time the last 4 years to speak to kids all over the nation to help them fix their focus, and use one second of strength to ditch social media and live up their potential
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Save The Kids Ep. 160: One Second Of Courage with Tanner Clark

We all know how important reading is.  Kids who read are projected to be wildly more successful in life than those who don’t.  And it can be hard as a parent to try and push reading without making our kids hate it with a firey passion.  And our guest today can help us with that.  With a remarkable background as a former teacher, school psychologist, professor, and special education director, Dr. Joe Lockavitch is a true pioneer in the field of literacy education. He’s not just an educator; he’s the author and developer of groundbreaking programs like The Failure Free Reading Program. Dr. Joe’s passion for empowering students with chronic reading challenges has led him to train countless teachers, parents, and administrators nationwide

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Save The Kids Ep. 159: Failure Free Reading with Dr. Joe

 Being a parent can be super hard.  Being a SINGLE parent can be even harder.  We all know that kids need parents in their life.  We talk a lot about tech on this show, but a big tenant of being able to raise resilient kids in this tech heavy world is also being there for your kids as a parent.  SO I brought on someone today who can help us out in that area!  Rob Rohde is a Single Father Coach and host of The Business of Being Dad podcast. With over 25 years in pediatric healthcare and an extensive background in management and leadership, Rob navigates single fatherhood with expertise. As a single dad to five daughters, overcoming personal tragedy, he now guides others through the Single Father Mastery coaching program, offering invaluable insights on fatherhood, leadership, and legacy. Join Rob on a journey of growth, clarity, and meaningful connections with your kids.

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Save The Kids Ep. 158: Building your Legacy As a Dad with Rob Rohde

Do you guys ever wonder what it’s like on the other side of social media?  The people who run massive media accounts and the business side of social media.  Big media so say.  I wonder about it all the time, and today I have here with me someone who was on the other side of social media, and then came on over to the advocate side to fight FOR kids.  Nicki Reisberg is simply a concerned mom who is bridging the gap between other parents and experts in the space. She works to make the research, stories and expertise more available to parents so they can make more informed decisions around screens and social media.  She was previously a social media manager for over a decade and flipped the script to work on the good side of social.

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Save The Kids Ep. 157: Scrolling 2 Death with Nicki Reisberg

It is always a pleasure whenever we can get an expert from the medical community to talk about screens, social media, and the dangers they can pose to kids.  It’s also nice when they can tell us some solutions.  Michael Rich, MD, MPH is an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and practices adolescent medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Pediatrician, child health researcher, father, and filmmaker, Dr. Rich is the founder and director of the Digital Wellness Lab and the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental, and social health issues associated with digital technology use, the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID). As the Mediatrician, Dr. Rich offers research-based, actionable, and practical answers to parents’, educators’, and clinicians’ questions about children’s and adolescents’ media use and the positive and negative implications for their health and development. Check him out 

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