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
Is Alexa OK for kids? - episode 137
Rebecca Levey, Andrea Smith, Amy Oztan, parenting, teens, tweens, tech, Alexa, Google Home, Mattel Aristotle
Why you shouldn't be afraid of screen time - episode 136
Rebecca Levey, Amy Oztan, and Andrea Smith talk with Sara DeWitt about how parents can use tech and screens to help their kids' development.
How much time do kids actually spend staring at screens? - episode 135
Rebecca Levey, Andrea Smith, and Amy Oztan talk to Caroline Knorr from Common Sense Media about a new study they conducted detailing just how much time young kids actually spend in front of screens.
How to preserve your photos in case of disaster - episode 134
Amy Oztan and Andrea Smith talk about how to preserve your photos in case of a disaster, including a conversation with ScanMyPhotos CEO Mitch Goldstone.
Encore Episode: How to talk to kids about tragedy
This episode was orginally posted on November 19, 2015.
Why kids should learn to code, with Wonder Workshop CEO Vikas Gupta - episode 133
Rebecca Levey, Andrea Smith, and Amy Oztan have a fascinating discussion with Wonder Workshop Co-Founder and CEO Vikas Gupta about the importance of teaching kids how to think like a coder
How to prepare for a disaster - episode 132
Rebecca Levey, Andrea Smith, and Amy Oztan are in the studio talking about disaster preparedness.
Ep 131: Can Apps Teach Your Kids About Money?
Rebecca Levey, Andrea Smith, and Amy Oztan are all finally back in the studio!
Ep 130: Talking Puberty for Girls and Boys
Rebecca and Amy interview Dr. Cara Natterson, author of 'The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls' and the brand new 'Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys.'
Encore Episode: Kindles vs Books
This episode was originally posted on April 7, 2016.
Episode 129: Should You 'Wait Until 8th' For A Cell Phone?
Should You 'Wait Until 8th' For A Cell Phone?
Ep 128: Free Tutoring and SAT Prep with Khan Academy
Rebecca and Andrea interview Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, an enormous and FREE not-for-profit online education.
Ep 127: Are Smartphones Really Destroying A Generation?
Rebecca, Andrea, and Amy discuss a shocking new article in The Atlantic by Jean M. Twenge claiming that smartphones are responsible for destroying an entire generation of kids.
Ep 126: When Helicopter Parents Send Their Kids To Camp
Sleepaway camp is a great opportunity for kids to get some experience making decisions and learning to be independent. But some helicopter parents can't let go, even when their kids are at camp!
Ep 125: The Tech Your School Actually Needs
Rebecca sits down with Anthony Salcito
Ep 124: The Importance of Supporting Moms of Older Kids
When you're a mom of a baby or a toddler, the world seems to cater to you.
Ep 122: How To Host A Fabulous Party Or Summer BBQ, with Amy Shey Jacobs
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
