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
How to stop bullying, with author Izzy Kalman - episode 187
We have an amazing guest this week on the Parenting Bytes podcast who tells us how to stop bullying. Seriously. And it's the opposite of every anti-bullying campaign out there.
Links and Transcript
Encore Episode: School's out! (Almost)
Welcome to an encore episode of Parenting Bytes! We couldn't get our schedules together to record this week, so we reached deep into the archives (I mean, this was all the way back when Amy Ever Afte…
All The Rage: even the best husbands aren't pulling their weight - episode 186
We’re so fortunate to have author Darcy Lockman on the show this week to talk about her new book, All The Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership. In her book Darcy talks about gend…
Advice on how to get a pet, from the experts - episode 185
So you want to get a pet, but are wondering how to integrate kids and pets. Or, you’re not sure what kind of pet to get, where to get one, or what it will cost. We’re tackling those questions and so …
Encore Episode: How to talk to kids about tragedy
We're rerunning this episode in case you need some help talking to your kids about tragedy. After the most recent school shootings, parents have had to have some very tough conversations with their k…
All the best Mother's Day gift ideas - episode 184
Looking for Mother's Day gifts that aren't the same old same old? We've got fresh, innovative ideas for all the moms!
Encore Episode: Internet etiquette
We're on vacation this break, but with so many new fans, we're guessing that most of you haven't heard this early episode. It's amazing how current this episode still sounds--we're still dealing with…
Uber safety tips for teens and adults - episode 183
Uber safety tips for teens and adults
Julie Lythcott-Haims tells us how to raise an adult - episode 182
Episode 182: Julie Lythcott-Haims tells us how to raise an adult
We're so excited to have best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims on the podcast this week! We've talked about her before, both about …
SPIKE Prime: A fun new way for schools to teach STEAM, with LEGO! - episode 181
Episode 181: SPIKE Prime – A fun new way for schools to teach STEAM, with LEGO!
The three Parenting Bytes hosts took a field trip this week to the unveiling of a new STEAM project-based learning tool…
The Scholarship System - college scholarship advice from an expert! - episode 180
Episode 180: The Scholarship System – college scholarship advice from an expert!
No matter how old your child is, there's something that you (or they) could be doing right now to get college scholars…
The best podcasts for kids, teens, and adults - episode 179
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Are you looking for the best podcasts for your kids, or for yourself? Or maybe something that you can listen to together? We've gathered together a great se…
Encore Episode: How to get into your dream school
In light of the recent college admissions scandal, we're re-running this episode about getting into your dream school.
The Momo Challenge hoax: what you need to know about YouTube and YouTube Kids - episode 178
If you have a child, chances are you’ve heard about the Momo Challenge. A creepy image has been flying around the internet accompanying stories of videos that have been hacked by “Momo” with instruct…
How to find the perfect summer camp for your child - episode 177
When it’s time to consider summer day camp or sleepaway camp for your child, where do you start? We had a great conversation with camp expert Risa Goldberg, whose job is finding summer camps! And the…
The “Like” movie and the effects of social media on a generation of kids - episode 176
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jerry Bubrick talks about a new social media documentary, the “Like” movie, and how we can help our kids deal with phone anxiety.
Teens today are basically guinea pigs when …
Last minute spring break ideas with Susan Pazera - episode 175
Susan Pazera is a travel blogger with a large family who knows how to get good deals for interesting places, and we've picked her brain for great last-minute spring break ideas! Whether you want to s…
Jen Lee Reeves of Born Just Right on her daughter Jordan's Super Bowl Commercial experience! - episode 174
Born Just Right co-founder Jen Lee Reeves joins the podcast this week to talk about her daughter Jordan Reeves’ involvement in the new Microsoft Super Bowl commercial for their adaptive Xbox controll…
Things to do with your kids on a snowy day that aren't board games or a scavenger hunt - episode 173
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Need new winter-related ideas for what to do on a snowy day inside with your kids? How about outdoor snow a…
More from CES! - episode 172
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), kicks off every January in Las Vegas. While at first, it may seem like CES would have pretty much nothing to do with parenting, the show is actually full of smart…