Parenting Bytes
From digital dilemmas like managing screen time and the effects of social media, to new apps and devices that can make parenting easier (or at least more fun), family tech expert Rebecca Levey, along with tech reporter Andrea Smith and blogger Amy Oztan, explore the ups and downs of parenting in the digital age. Join them every week on Parenting Bytes where they will discuss the latest tech, gadgets, apps, and issues around raising the digital generation - and maybe learn something even your digital kid didn't know!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 287
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2021
Ep. 65: Shitty Moms
Rebecca Levey and Amy Oztan are in the studio this week, talking to the authors of the new book, Shitty Mom for All Seasons
Ep. 64: When They Leave For College
Rebecca Levey and Amy Oztan are in the studio today with special guest Abby West, talking about her oldest going off to college and what that's doing about her emotionally
Ep. 63: Kindles vs. Books
This week we're talking about Kindles vs. books, which do we like best? Which do our kids like best? Plus Snapchat, which none of us are on, but should we be?
Ep. 62: Parent Hacks
It's just Rebecca Levey and Amy Oztan in the studio today, with a very special guest calling in: Parent Hacks author Asha Dornfest!
Ep 61: Let's Move!
Today we talk about Amy's recent trip to the White House, the First Lady's Let's Move initiative, and some scary body trends that have hit the internet.
Ep. 60: Metric Parenting
It's just Rebecca Levey and Andrea Smith in the studio today, because Amy Oztan ditched them for the White House!
Ep. 59: American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers
Nancy Jo Sales, journalist and author of the new book American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers joins us in studio today
Ep. 58: I Don't Want To Be Your Friend
This week we're in our NYC studio talking about selling fundraising items for your kids
Ep. 57: The Digital Divide
We're in the studio this week discussing why we teach girls to be scared
Ep. 55: How To Give Your Kids Money
Rebecca and Amy are in the studio today and have a special call-in guest, Kelly Whalen from TheCentsibleLife.com
Ep. 54: Does Anyone Actually Want The New Barbie dolls?
Welcome to Parenting Bytes!
Ep. 53: Is Middle School Just The Worst?
Rebecca Levey and Amy Oztan are in the studio today, talking to special guest Kelly Wallace of CNN
Ep. 52: Twelve Things To Know By High School
Rebecca, Amy and Andrea help prepare your kids for High School.
Ep. 51: Live from the Consumer Electronics Show!
Rebecca, Amy and Andrea rocking the CES!
Ep. 50: That's Not How They Do It In Scandinavia
Rebecca Levey and Amy Oztan are in the studio for the first time this year, with special guest host Nancy Friedman!
Ep. 49: Organize Your Life for 2016!
Welcome to Parenting Bytes! Rebecca Levey, Amy Oztan, and Andrea Smith are in the studio for the last time this year talking about organization, parental resolutions, and parental fails!
Ep. 48: 2015 Year in Review - Best Bytes and Faves!
Welcome to Parenting Bytes! Rebecca Levey, Amy Oztan, and Andrea Smith have braved the crazy midtown Manhattan holiday traffic once again to bring you their favorite bytes from the past year!
Ep. 46: Hour of Code
Welcome to Parenting Bytes! Rebecca Levey, Amy Oztan, and Andrea Smith are spending this episode talking about Hour Of Code