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
When kids say, "Stop sharing photos of me!" - episode 171
Sharing photos on social media without permission? You’d probably never do that when it comes to posting pictures of a friend, but every day parents share pictures and videos of their kids on social …
Our favorites from CES 2019...so far!! - episode 170
The Consumer Electronics Show is a giant, crazy, exhausting tech show in Las Vegas where for four days (six if you count the media events), buyers, exhibitors, and media all converge on Las Vegas (18…
How to organize your entire year in a day with Amiyrah Martin - episode 169
Do you need to get your life together? What if you could plan out and organize your entire year in six hours? Blogger Amiyrah Martin of Four Hats & Frugal does this at the beginning of every year (tw…
Last minute Christmas gifts - episode 168
We get it, it's a few days before Christmas and you still have gifts to buy. But thanks to monthly subscriptions, eGift Cards, super-fast shipping, and a little creativity, you still have options! We…
Eleni from Eleni's Cookies tells us how to bake with kids! - episode 167
This week we had a fun conversation with Eleni’s Cookies founder Eleni Gianopolus, all about baking with kids, starting a business while starting a family, and so much more!
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Growing up with Alexa: how is this technology affecting our kids? - episode 166
When Samantha Murphy Kelly realized that "Alexa" was one of the first few words her toddler recognized, she wanted to know more about how this new technology in her home was affecting her child. Her …
How to save money and get what you want on Black Friday and Cyber Monday - episode 165
This week we're talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping! How do you get the best deals? What apps and websites can help? How can you make the most of the sales without spending all day o…
Awesome safety features for teen drivers - episode 164
Andrea sat down with Tricia Morrow from Chevrolet (literally--they did the interview in a car!) to talk about a bunch of awesome safety features, both for teen drivers and the whole family.
Encore Episode: Bake It Happen 2018
This week we're replaying one of our favorite epsiodes, because it's time once again to Bake It Happen for breast cancer research!
College 411 with Grown & Flown - episode 163
This week we’re talking with Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of the website Grown & Flown, all about not only choosing a college (what to ask on tours!!), but how to help your child once they’re actually …
Getting there is half the fun: how to plan a great road trip! - episode 162
Road-tripping with your family this summer? We've got tips!
It's summer, which for many families means road trips! Whether you're going one town over to visit grandma, or heading across the country, …
Encore Episode: Camp Mom!
In this episode from our first season we talk with Babette Roberts from Camp Mom, who gives up all of her secrets for having a fun summer with your kids.
If your kids aren't going to camp, you might …
Should you pay attention to video game ratings? - episode 161
Do you pay any attention to those age ratings on video game boxes?
Co-host Amy Oztan wrote an in-depth article for Tom's Hardware about the ESRB, which rates video games. Should you pay attention to …
When should your kids start using a computer? - episode 160
We're chatting with Christy Matte about her Tom's Hardware article on when kids should be doing what with computers. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, Christy's guide has you covered!
Are you…
Great summer books for your tweens and teens - episode 159
Looking for great books for your teens and tweens this summer? We've got 'em!
We're talking with YA expert Sandie Chen about what your kids will love reading this summer. She brought us adventure, fa…
How to pay for college without going broke - episode 158
We're talking with special guest Kim Moldofsky about how to pay for college - without going broke!
If you have kids, college costs will probably be looming at some point. But how do you pay for it wi…
Fortnite SOS: everything parents need to know! - episode 157
We've got what you need to know about the game every kid seems to be playing right now, Fortnite!
Fortnite has taken over gaming in a way we haven’t seen since Minecraft or PokemonGo. Some parents ev…
New apps and devices just for kids! - episode 156
From trusted channels on YouTube, to a kids' Kindle that adults can use too, to a special kid version of the Amazon Echo Dot, there are lots of options with Parental Controls for parents who want the…
Encore Episode: Is Alexa OK for kids?
This week we’re reposting one of our favorite episodes, about Alexa and kids. Amazon announced their new Echo Dot Kids Edition yesterday, so while we check that out, here's how we feel about kids and…
Teens and the power of social media - for good! - episode 155
Everyone likes to talk about the dangers of social media, but is it all bad?