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!
Snapchat is a mystery to most parents, and that's just fine with the people behind Give Us The Floor. Find out how teens can get help and support on Snapchat, a place where they're comfortable.
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Nobody in history has ever calmed down just because someone told them to, and that goes double for kids. So how can we get our kids to take a breath when they're being anxious? We're talking with exp…
Modern motherhood is filled with attacks from all sides, from actual experts and social media experts alike, making it seem like mothers can't do anything right. But while this might seem like a new …
When a child is away at college and is having anxiety or depression or other mental health and wellness issues, where can they turn for help? They're not around their parents or their usual doctors, …
My podcast co-host Andrea sat down at Facebook HQ with Karuna Nain from Facebook, to talk about Facebook safety tips for parents, some resources on Facebook you might not have heard of, and what the …
If you've ever gotten so out-of-control mad at your kids that you wanted to hurt them, we need to talk. Writer Anne Lamott calls it "Mother Rage," and the shame of having those feelings can compound …
Choosing a good college essay topic is as easy as googling, right? Wrong! According to our expert college essay coach, you need to start with yourself, and what makes you unique.
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We were busy this summer, taking trips, sending kids off to college, and more. Find out what the Parenting Bytes cohosts were up to this summer, plus a special preview of the great episodes we have i…
The Sharenthood book is coming out next week, so we wanted to post our interview with the author again.
Parents post about their kids online all the time, especially on Facebook and Instagram. But wh…
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Do you need to get your life together? In this fantastic episode from earlier this year we speak with organizational queen Amiyrah Martin on how to plan your entire year in a day!
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Whether you have a high school or college student, your child probably needs a laptop. We explain the pros and cons of Chromebooks, explore the best laptops for students, and dig into which specs you…
Guest Abby West talks to us about her oldest child leaving for college.
Is your house filled with clutter? Are you moving? Are you downsizing? There are lots of reasons to clear the clutter, and you can make money at the same time by selling your stuff online.
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Amazon Prime Day offers can be confusing. When do they start? Who can get them? Do you need to have Amazon Prime in order to save? And are you actually saving money? We break it all down, including h…
Rebecca Levey, Andrea Smith, and Amy Oztan are thrilled to be joined by event planner extraordinaire Amy Shey Jacobs of Chandelier Events, a premier event planning company in New York City.
If you're a mom who works from home, and your kids don't go to camp or you don't have a nanny, summer can be rough. But our guest Audrey McClelland, who has five five kids and is the breadwinner in h…
Do your kids do chores? Household chores for kids don't just help you get things done, they also have many benefits for the kids who are doing them! Dr. Deborah Gilboa ("Ask Doctor G") tells us how s…
Parents post about their kids online all the time, especially on Facebook and Instagram. But what are the long-term consequences of this for the kids? What happens when they become old enough to care…