Constable Ryan Gable leads one of the most advanced Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) units in the U.S. based in The Woodlands, Texas. In this powerful episode of The Tech Translator, he shares how predators are targeting kids through social media, gaming, even AI, and what law enforcement is doing to fight back.You’ll hear real stories of sting operations, how grooming tactics work, and why family engagement is key to prevention."It doesn’t matter who you are. If you’re preying on children, we will find you."

- Constable Ryan Gable

Today’s teens are growing up in a world where sadness can go viral, anxiety can be live streamed, and depression looks nothing like it used to.In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Meredith Gansner, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital and instructor at Harvard Medical School to unpack how social media is rewriting the way teens experience, express, and even catch depression.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone who cares about teens, this conversation will leave you better equipped to understand what’s really going on behind the screen.

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From deleting TikTok to tracking screen time on a whiteboard, these Harvard students opened up about how they really manage their devices. This one’s for students, parents, and anyone who’s ever wondered: “Am I on my phone too much?” Watch, learn, and pick one habit to try this week.

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You’ve heard all the noise about screen time, but what if we’ve been asking the wrong questions?In this episode of The Tech Translator with Parent ProTech, Joshua sits down with The Mediatrician, Dr. Michael Rich, a pediatrician, Harvard professor, and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Rich has spent decades helping families navigate the digital world with compassion and practical tools.

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Have you ever felt like the kids and teens in your life are speaking a totally different language when it comes to tech? You’re not alone. From new apps to shifting trends, it’s tough to keep up.

That’s why we created the Tech Translator Podcast, a space for parents, educators, and community leaders to get clear, practical insights on how to keep the next generation safe and thriving in a digital world.

In this first episode, Joshua Adams, Chief Creative Officer at Parent ProTech, shares the heart behind the podcast, the mission that drives us, and what you can expect going forward. As we travel the country working with schools, churches, and communities, we’re learning from real stories and real experts, and we want to share it all with you.

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Why We Started the Tech Translator Podcast