The Collin Kartchner Podcast

Parenting in this day and age is a toughie.  So many different voices trying to tug you this way and that, a lot of celebrity influencers trying to tell you which way you should go.  Which is why I am super excited about my guest here today. Joel Warsh aka Dr Joel Gator of the popular parenting Instagram is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine.If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with sponsor DeleteMe. Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the show

A big part of Save The Kids, is saving them at school as well.  That's where my guest comes in.  Jessica Werner is the CEO of Northshore learning.  Northshore is all about breaking free from the cookie cutter way that education is currently working. They provide additional resources and help to schools who are struggling, and the kids within.  If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with sponsor DeleteMe. Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the show

It is not secret, kids like screens! They are shiny, they are bright, and they are entertaining! But what if we had entertainment options that didn't involve staring at a screen! I'd be down! That's where our guest for todays expert special comes in! Jim Jacob is the Founder/CEO of Storybutton a kids podcast network and audio player, with over 6 million monthly downloads. With popular scripted shows like Miles the Brave and Pixel Quest, Jim believes audio content is the biggest life hack parents are still learning about that extends beyond just bedtime stories. If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

The alarm bells have been sounding for SO long now on the dangers of social media, and the general state of our society.  And it's time to WAKE UP.  Which is why I am super excited for our expert special today.   Jessica Elefante is a writer and bullshit artist who has spent the last few decades examining what it means to be human in our modern world.  She is the author of Raising Hell, Living Well: Freedom from Influence in a World Where Everyone Wants Something from You. Jessica's writing works to open people's eyes on the topics of technology, capitalism, influence, and motherhood and has appeared in The Guardian, Literary Hub, Huffington Post, and more. As the founder of acclaimed Folk Rebellion and a critic of today's culture, Elefante's award-winning works shine a light on the untenability of our times and have been featured by Vogue, The Atlantic, Inc., Wired, and elsewhere. Currently she's using her experience in tech and media as a co-chair for Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA). She's influenced by the social, cultural, and technological circumstances of her life, but mostly, of her desire to lead a colorful one. Raised in upstate New York, she now lives in Brooklyn with her family. She is no longer bullshitting.If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

What do you think of when you think of keeping kids safe online?  If you've been following the show for a while, you know that we talk a lot about keeping kids safe from the dangers of social media, and online tricky people, and cornography. But….there is much much more to cyber security than that.  And that is what our expert special is here to talk to us about today.  Caitlin, known to many as "Cybersecurity Girl", is a top-tier Cybersecurity Influencer who educates and trains her expansive audience of over 700,000 across various social media platforms. She provides insights on data protection online and enlightens her followers about the essence of cybersecurity.  In recent years, she has passionately dedicated her leisure time to cultivating a cybersecurity-focused TikTok presence, emphasising online data protection. Beyond that, she demystifies cybersecurity for her community. And helps families be safe onlineIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with sponsor DeleteMe. Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the Show.

As we've been running this show the last few years, we've been able to rub shoulders with some cool folks who are tired of being “normal” when it comes to tech.  Normal meaning letting the TV and ipad and iphones control our lives.  Because that is what the normal is right now.  But not for our guests here today! Ashley & Chase are founders of Healing Playbook, where they share Faith, Family & Biohacks through their Instagram page @healingplaybookIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Guys!! It is summer!! We got warm weather, no school, and 3 months to make some amazing memories.  I am super excited about our guest special today! Glen Anderson is the founder of youth wilderness experiences. Our goal is to help teenagers disconnect from the world and reconnect with themselves and God.  He's also the founder of a non profit called REWILD. The goal of rewild is to help kids go from a phone based childhood to a play based childhood.  We are starting a revolution! The rewild revolution. We are challenging kids to get off their phone for one year! Glen was actually on the podcast a year or so ago, and I absolutely love talking with you man, and I feel like it's a great way to kick off the summer AND a wonderful way to end this season! Wildernessexperiences.orgIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with DeleteMe. Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the Show.

We all see how influencers *seem * to have the perfect life, and we all compare ourselves and want what they have thinking they have it so good.  Well, for today's expert special, I brought on former influencer who is going to give us the low down of what social media is doing and why we don't need to lust after it.  Founder of global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family, Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle—and is now teaching others how to do the same. Her cutting-edge work has been praised in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post, as well as on the Today Show. When she's not scrawling on her trusty steno pad, Erin, her husband, and their three kids spend their days chasing alpenglow, reading Kipling, and biking to town for more tortillasoptoutfamily.comIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with DeleteMe. Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the Show.

Cath Knibbs is a Human Behaviour technologist, Cybertrauma and Online Harm Consultant, Researcher and Clinician (Child trauma psychotherapist). She knows a lot about children and their approach and relationship with technology. She's at the very forefront of the knowledge we have about the connection between biology and technology, and how we can use this knowledge. She holds courses and learning events about children and technology, including gaming and social media, po*nography viewing, and online harm. She covers not only the direct dangers of grooming and deception, but also the lesser-known dangers of hidden cyberbullying, eating disorders related to health advice, the effects of things heard in the background when children are using voice enables platforms or games, and so much more.https://www.childrenandtech.co.ukIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Every now and then , I like to talk to some teens who are thriving and being resilient in this tech heavy world.  Which is exactly who I brought on the show today!   Ava Liv Mabury is a singer and a songwriter in nashville TN.  She loves to create videos about the things and people who inspire her most.  Lately she's put out some amazing songs such as Roman empire, and generations.@avalivsmusicIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Dr. Madhu Rathore, is a mom to a bubbly two-year-old. She's passionate about spreading awareness on the impact of excess screen time on young minds. Through her Instagram account, @thescreenfreeparent, she's connected with over 83,000 fellow parents, sharing research-backed insights and fun activities to replace screen time. With a PhD in marketing and strategy, she brings a unique perspective to this discussion. Her academic background has equipped her to dive deep into peer-reviewed studies and translate complex findings into digestible content for everyone, from academic journals to simple reels on social media.  Even before becoming a mom, she noticed the alarming trend of kids glued to screens. But it wasn't until she had her daughter that she delved into the research, discovering the undeniable negative impact excessive screen time can have on young children's development. She believe every child deserves a screen-free childhood filled with enriching experiences. @thescreenfreeparentIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Today on the podcast, I talk about how we can be intentional with our screens this summer and what we can do to help our kids when they come to us with the age old complaint of "I'm bored"If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Substance abuse is a huge problem that is raging rampant across the nation right now.  And what is horrifying, is that kids are becoming addicted to drugs at a younger and younger age. So we need to talk about it! And just wait till you meet my guest here today.  Jim Hood is CEO of Generation S.O.S., a national nonprofit organization that implements and promotes free, peer-driven substance misuse awareness and prevention programs for students at middle schools, high schools and colleges across the country.  This issue is very personal for him, as he lost his son to substance abuse, and he wants to save other families from that same pain.  Now he spends his time and energy educating schools and saving lives@generationsosIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

happy Monday! It's another parent pulse segment! Today I answer a question about getting on the same page as your spouse when it comes to smart phones and social media for our older kids. f you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Here at STK we are all about protecting and saving kids and giving you parents viable solutions to help your kids in the tech heavy world.  Which is why I am super stoked for our guest today!  Joshua is the creative director at Parent ProTech, a company dedicated to equipping the next generation to safely navigate technology. He oversees all content and curriculum used in 180+ communities across 12 states.  Joshua's professional pursuits have included work at the White House, South Carolina Governor's Office, and South Carolina House of Representatives. Most recently, he managed YouTube channels with over five million subscribers in four languages as a YouTube strategist at Elevation Churchparentprotech.comIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Dr. Simone Alicia is an international female-focused self-esteem expert, motivational speaker, and television personality who creates measurable improvements in mindset, thoughts, beliefs, and behavioral outcomes. Her company, The Self-Esteem Doctor is a global self-development empire focused on nourishing mental, spiritual, and physical well-being in people of all ages. Dr. Simone combines influences of Neuro Linguistic Programming and other holistic coaching tools for self-esteemhttps://www.theselfesteemdoctor.com/If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Today is our first  Parent Pulse segment! Where we take questions from YOU and give our recommendations! Today we talk about video games and boundaries and how to go about setting them.  If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Dr. Connie McReynolds is a Licensed Psychologist & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation counseling and psychology. She is the founder of neurofeedback clinics in southern California working with children and adults to reduce or eliminate conditions of ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, learning problems, and trauma.  https://www.conniemcreynolds.com/Link to speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Our final mini episode in our mini series of the NCOSE Dirty Dozen List, Telegram.  The dark web messenger app.  And we reccomend...it get shut down?!Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Spotify is one of the worlds biggest music sharing platforms, and predators are using it to contact and abuse children.  Say what?  You read that right.Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

What's a platform advertised for kids, that has nudity, sexual imagery, virtual rape,  and predator save haven? That would be Roblox.  Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Reddit is yet another seasoned vet on the NCOSE Dirty Dozen List, and no surprise that in 2024 they are still stuck in their usual ways  letting bad people take advantage of children. Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

GitHub is a a literal hub for child sexual abuse material.  And with it's SECOND year on the dirty dozen list, GitHub continues to put profit before kids. Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Meta is  a seasoned vet on the NCOSE Dirty Dozen list, so it is no surprise that they are on the list yet again in 2024, as bad as ever.  Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

LinkedIn is the worlds top platform for professionals to connect.  Over the last few years however, it has also started to harbor exploitive material.  And it needs to stopFull NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

One platform that has been a regular on the Dirty Dozen List is Discord, so you wont be surprised that it is here on the list yet another year.  What may surprise you is that it's actually gotten worse.  Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

The next platform we will be going over from the DDL from NCOSE is Cloud Flare.  It is a foundational piece of infrastructure to so many CSAM sites and we tell you just how bad they are Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

The next platform we will be talking about on the Dirty Dozen 2024 NCOSE list isn't even a platform! Its a section of the Communication Decency Act, section 230 that is currently protecting companies from the harm they cause online. Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

The  next platform on the dirty dozen list: cash app! Listen up to hear how it is exploiting children and harming families. Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

The first platform we dissect on the DDT from NCOSE is APPLE! Here is a link to the full article we go over Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

It's that time of year again! Today I will be dissecting the dirty dozen list and telling you about each and every platform on the list! As always, thank you to the National Center Of Sexual Exploitation for putting the list together and for the articles we will be going over in this episode.Full DDL article from NCOSE  If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form Link to speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Navigating life as a parent of teens and tweens in this digital world is hard.  It's messy.  And it didn't come with instructions.  Today I'm bringing back a friend who is in the trenches with his own family, and trying to make a difference as well.  Everyone welcome my friend, Tanner Clark. Tanner is a professional speaker, husband, and most importantly, father to 4 awesome kids. As a parent in the trenches, he's been spending his free time the last 4 years to speak to kids all over the nation to help them fix their focus, and use one second of strength to ditch social media and live up their potential@realtannerclarkIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

We all know how important reading is.  Kids who read are projected to be wildly more successful in life than those who don't.  And it can be hard as a parent to try and push reading without making our kids hate it with a firey passion.  And our guest today can help us with that.  With a remarkable background as a former teacher, school psychologist, professor, and special education director, Dr. Joe Lockavitch is a true pioneer in the field of literacy education. He's not just an educator; he's the author and developer of groundbreaking programs like The Failure Free Reading Program. Dr. Joe's passion for empowering students with chronic reading challenges has led him to train countless teachers, parents, and administrators nationwidewww.failurefreereading.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

 Being a parent can be super hard.  Being a SINGLE parent can be even harder.  We all know that kids need parents in their life.  We talk a lot about tech on this show, but a big tenant of being able to raise resilient kids in this tech heavy world is also being there for your kids as a parent.  SO I brought on someone today who can help us out in that area!  Rob Rohde is a Single Father Coach and host of The Business of Being Dad podcast. With over 25 years in pediatric healthcare and an extensive background in management and leadership, Rob navigates single fatherhood with expertise. As a single dad to five daughters, overcoming personal tragedy, he now guides others through the Single Father Mastery coaching program, offering invaluable insights on fatherhood, leadership, and legacy. Join Rob on a journey of growth, clarity, and meaningful connections with your kids.Connect with RobIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

Do you guys ever wonder what it's like on the other side of social media?  The people who run massive media accounts and the business side of social media.  Big media so say.  I wonder about it all the time, and today I have here with me someone who was on the other side of social media, and then came on over to the advocate side to fight FOR kids.  Nicki Resiberg is simply a concerned mom who is bridging the gap between other parents and experts in the space. She works to make the research, stories and expertise more available to parents so they can make more informed decisions around screens and social media.  She was previously a social media manager for over a decade and flipped the script to work on the good side of social.www.scrolling2death.cominstagram.com/scrolling2deathhttps://www.youtube.com/@Scrolling2DeathIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

It is always a pleasure whenever we can get an expert from the medical community to talk about screens, social media, and the dangers they can pose to kids.  It's also nice when they can tell us some solutions.  Michael Rich, MD, MPH is an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and practices adolescent medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Pediatrician, child health researcher, father, and filmmaker, Dr. Rich is the founder and director of the Digital Wellness Lab and the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental, and social health issues associated with digital technology use, the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID). As the Mediatrician, Dr. Rich offers research-based, actionable, and practical answers to parents', educators', and clinicians' questions about children's and adolescents' media use and the positive and negative implications for their health and development.Check him out If you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

So many  insta influencers only share the shiny glammer of life.  SO many influencers seem so fake, so it is REALLY refreshing when the occasional genuine star comes along to help normalize the messy hot mess that is real life.  Everyone meet my friend Nikki . Nicki Marie is a single mama / co-parent who accidentally became an internet “stah” (accent is a must here lol) when sharing real life, in the moment snippets of motherhood during the pandemic. Since, she has become known as an internet BFF by sharing truths, humor and unapologetic imperfections. @nickimarieincIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

It is so hard in this digital age to try and uphold your values when the world is saying the opposite.  When we have a community of like minded parents, we can all help eachother out, and that is exactly what my guest today, Forrest Bronzan has done. Founder/CEO at Camplight, helping parents navigate raising kids in a world shaped by technology. https://camplight.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

We've all heard of soft skills right?  Empathy, kindness, working together, and soft skill in general are more important now than they ever have been.  Social media and smart phones are trying their best to take those soft skills from our kids.  That is where our expert guest for today comes in.   Dr Melanie McNallly is Clinical psychologist, brain coach and author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen: Skills to Help You Deal with What You Feel, Build Stronger Relationships, and Boost Self-Confidencewww.destinationyou.netIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

Screentime is the goliath that we've been fighting for years now.  Over the years we've had so many wonderful people join the cause and lead the fight against screen dependency in their area.  Today we have with us someone who is making a big difference, AND is offering a solution to the screentime dilemma.  Emily Cherkin is The Screentime Consultant. She is also a parent, a speaker, a former classroom teacher, and the author of the newly released book, The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Parent. Welcome welcome to the show my friend! www.thescreentimeconsultant.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

You know what teens today are super afraid of?  Failing.  One of the biggest things holding back teens today from even trying new things is the fear of failing.  The ability to fail and not get crushed is a critical life skill, and we need to get better at it.  That's where our guest comes inDr. Ashley Kuchar is a former collegiate student-athlete and the founder of Fail Better Training™. As a mental performance coach, she is passionate about helping athletes (of all levels) learn how to respond to challenging situations in ways that foster resilience rather than rely on harsh criticism. During her doctoral degree, Ashley developed a resilience program called RESET. She tested the 6-session program with over 250 NCAA student-athletes and found that it supported adaptive coping, well-being, and sport performance. Ashley played basketball and softball in high school. In college, Ashley was a starting guard for the Fort Lewis College (FLC) women's basketball team and at the conclusion of her athletic career, she was awarded the Dr. Troy Bledsoe Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.www.failbettertraining.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

 If you've been here for a second, you've definitely heard our episodes with Brooke Romney.  We've gone over her modern manners for teens, both volumes, and we've had wonderful conversations.  Well today we are back for yet another round, and I am so excited to have her here today! For those who don't know, Brooke is a writer, speaker, and connector and is committed to sharing real life with a hopeful twist. She is the best-selling author of three books: 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens Volume 1 and 2 and I Like Me Anyway: Embracing Imperfection, Connection, and Christ. Brooke comes from girly roots but has morphed into an outdoor adventuring, dirt loving mom of 4 boys. Meaningful connection with family, friends, strangers, and God is where she finds purpose and joy. @brookeromneywritesModern Manners For Kids BookIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

Steve Anderson is married and has two sons. He is the former director of Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota, where he led national and international transformational weekends for boys. He has over ten years' of experience working with men and boys, developing the emotional awareness and skills they need to reach their full potential. He also has over 20 years' of experience teaching people how to be more effective communicators. He lived through his dad's spectacular burnout as a teenager and works with fathers to help them avoid doing the same in their own lives. He is a certified professional coach with training in applied neuroscience.www.steveanderson.coachhttps://www.facebook.com/thebestdadprojectIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

More and more, children today are exhibiting learning disabilities.  ADHD, ADD, and dyslexia. It can be really difficult, feeling so different.  And so I brought an expert on the matter who has lived through it with her child.  Lynn Greenberg is a wife, mom, and grandma. A now retired attorney, she loves to cook, exercise, and read. During COVID-19, when many families were living together with an abundance of unscheduled free time, Lynn and her son Jonathan, who has dyslexia, began to work on the concepts and ideas for Robby The Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure. As ideas developed, they became increasingly invested in the character, his story, and the impact this endeavor could have on othersCheck her out If you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

You know that here at save the kids we believe that delay is the way when it comes to smart phones.  But eventually, that cat IS GETTING OUT OF THE BAG.  So instead of scaring you more about the dangers of social media and smart phones (cuz you've heard plenty of that by now), I want to talk about what we can do to have a healthy tech realtionship once our kids DO have a smartphone and.or social media.  And I no no one better to help us with that than my guest Andrea Davis of Better Screen Time.  For those who don't know, Better Screen Time, their mission is to help families THRIVE in a tech heavy world.  After having their own experiences of giving a smart phone to their child too soon, Andrea and her family had to do a tech reset so it didn't control their lives.  That's why Better Screen Time was created, to give parents the family tested resources she WISHED she had with her family.  And we are so fortunate to get to bring her on the podcast every season.www,betterscreentime.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

Confidence for teens is rough.  The esteem of teen girls specifically is being attacked in a very specific way.  And it's hard for many young women to feel confidence while they are being compared to the unrealistic standards of the interwebs.  So today, I am speaking to 3 moms, and founders of the online mentoring program I believe in me.  Everyone welcome on to the show, Katie, Becky, and Allie.  Katie, Becky, and Allie are three moms in the trenches who know what it's like to raise a family, with a combined total of 17 children between them. They are also successful businesswomen as co-founders of "I Believe in Me," an online mentoring program for tween girls. They teach tools and strategies to help girls grow their confidence, strengthen their identity and develop resiliencewww.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinmeIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneTHE ADMISSIONS GAME - SATIRE EDITIONYour satirical guide to elite college admissions by the fictional counselor to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotifyenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

More and more we just can't trust what our kids are going to run into on tv. Even while we are there. A parents worst night mare is when an unexpected sex scene pops up during a movie and we can only scramble for the remote to fast forward. Well, my guest here today is here to help. Everyone meet Bill Aho from VidAngel. VidAngel is a wonderful technology that allows you to control the streaming content that comes into your home, filtering out sex, violence and profanity based on your preferences for your family.  Bill Aho is the CEO of VidAngel and is here to tell us more about how it works, and how it can be a useful tool for you to protect your family from unwanted content. Vidangel.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneThe LYLAS PodcastIf you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotifyenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

We've heard a lot about the dangers of social media.  And a lot of it is qualitative data.  Anecdotal stories that really hit us in our feels.  But I want to show you guys the real life stuff.  And so I connected with a Physician in Canada who sees meidcally just how dangerous social media can be for young kids.  So I brought her here on the show today!   Dr. Alison Yeung is a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada. She has been practicing for the past 11 years, and over that time has becoming increasingly aware of the mental health crisis facing children and teens. After speaking with patients, and examining the research, it's become clear that social media and video games are causing a significant deterioration in their mental health. She is hoping to raise awareness about this topic by educating parents, and providing strategies to reduce the harm caused by these devices@thesmartphoneeffectIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the showenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

So, the beauty industry is a feckled thing.  While we want our kids to be presentable and take care of themselves, we also don't want them to feel the crushing weight of the unrealistic standards that the beauty industry has set.  So I brought on a bit of an expert in the matter.  Everybody meet Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness.  Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness is a board certified pediatric dermatologist with a busy academic practice in Minneapolis. She is mom to two tween boys and co-founder of Stryke Club. Dr. Maguiness is active in her National Society and is currently the President of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.instagram @dr.sheilagh.mIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

Protect young eyes is a tech education platform that helps us parents have all the up to date info on all the games, apps, and platforms that are being marketed to our kids.  They give presentations all over the nation to help children and parents be confident and safe in this tech heavy world.  They are continually updating their info to keep us up to date on all the latest trends and laws and policies surrounding tech.  Chris is the CEO and founder.  He never would have thought when he begun his career as an accountant and pastor that he would have ended up deep into the tech industry.  But he has been blessed with an unbelievable amount of energy to help save the kids.  And that's what we're all aboutCheck them out hereIf you want a speaker in your school, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneenter BULLIES for a month free at vidangel.com or anywhere you use the serviceSupport the show

Today, we are going to be talking about some difficult topics, so here is your trigger warning. But today I got here with me my man Joe T.   Joe Tuia'ana is the founder of the "i love you, bro PROJECT", a non-profit organization that specifically addresses Men's Mental Health, Suicide Prevention.  Last year, Joe's life changed. Using the phrase I love you bro, Joe was able to stop a man from ending own life on a highway overpass. Shortly after, Joe was recruited by the Utah Department of Health & Human Services to create the LiveOn Utah Suicide Prevention Playbook, which is the world's first ever suicide prevention training, for "Average Joe's", taught entirely on Instagram. Joe is a champion for men's mental health, suicide prevention, his beautiful family, and doing the right thing.iloveyoubro.net If you want a speaker in your school, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show