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Parenting in a Tech World
Hosted by Bark Technologies · EN
Welcome to Parenting in a Tech World, the podcast for families raising kids in the digital age. Join Bark CMO Titania Jordan as she unpacks digital dangers, discusses the latest viral social media trends, and shares expert tips for helping protect kids online and in real life.
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Catherine Price on Screen/Life Balance, Phone Addiction, and Kids' Mental Health
Yesterday00:48:56Summary readyCatherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Screen/Life Balance — and she's here to cut through the overwhelm parents feel around phones and screens. In this episode, Catherine shares what actually works for families trying to reclaim balance, including insights from her newly revised How to Break Up With Your Phone and her latest book, The Amazing Generation, co-authored with Jonathan Haidt and written directly for kids and teens. Whether you've already handed your kid a phone and are wondering what's next, or you're still trying to figure out your own relationship with your screen, Catherine leaves you with real, doable steps — starting today.Don't forget to follow Catherine on Instagram, connect with her on LinkedIn, and subscribe to her Substack!Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Family Resource Kit7-Day Family Guide to Screen Life Balance and use code "BARK15" for 15% off
SummaryRaising a Child with Disabilities: Assistive Tech, Family Impact & Advocacy
1w ago00:36:36Summary readyNicole Guysi is a Family Transition Navigator at Encircle Families — Arizona's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center — but she's also a parent who has lived the reality of raising a child with a rare diagnosis and figuring out the role technology needs to play in their life. In this episode, Nicole shares what that journey actually looked like: the searching, the gaps, the wins, and the ripple effects on the whole family. If you're a parent trying to find the right tools for your child with disabilities — or you just want to feel less alone in the process — this one is worth your time.
SummaryThe Smartphone Effect on Kids: Dr. Alison Yeung on Mental Health
1w ago00:39:34Summary readyDr. Alison Yeung is a family physician and mom of two who built a community of 125,000+ followers after spending a decade watching adolescent mental health visits climb in her practice — and connecting the dots back to smartphones and social media. In this episode, she breaks down what the research actually shows about screens and kids' developing brains, why Big Tech deserves more scrutiny than parents do, and practical steps families can take today — including her Six R's framework for navigating the digital world.Don't forget to subscribe to Allison's Substack and follow her on Instagram!
SummaryLaura Marquez-Garrett on the Meta & YouTube Trial, Addictive Design, and What Comes Next
2w ago01:03:49Summary readyLaura Marquez-Garrett left a two-decade Big Law career to become one of the most powerful legal voices fighting for kids harmed by social media — and in March 2026, they helped make history. As counsel of record in the first-ever trial to hold Meta and YouTube liable for harming a child through addictive platform design, Laura joins us to break down what the $6 million verdict actually means, what the companies' own internal documents revealed about what they knew, and why they call this case "a vehicle, not an outcome." If you've been watching the headlines and wondering what it all means for your family, this is the episode you need to hear.Learn more about Laura, and connect with and follow them on LinkedIn.Resources and topics mentioned in this episode:Big Tech TrialNew Mexico Meta TrialCareless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost IdealismThe Anxious Generation
SummaryEncircle Families on Tech Access, Resource Gaps, and Supporting IDD Families in Arizona
3w ago00:44:01Summary readyChris Tiffany brings a rare dual perspective to his role as Executive Director of Encircle Families — he's both a former special education teacher and a parent of a child with autism. In this episode, Chris shares what his statewide Arizona organization is seeing on the ground when it comes to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their access to technology. You'll walk away with a clearer picture of where the gaps are, how families are finding (and missing) critical resources, and what practical steps you can take if you feel like you're navigating this alone.Learn more about Encircle Families and connect with Chris on LinkedIn.
SummaryJames Billig on Law Enforcement, the Blue Taskforce, and Stopping Online Predators
4w ago00:54:32Summary readyJames Billig is Chief Compliance Officer at U-ACT (United Against Child Trafficking), a nonprofit equipping law enforcement and communities to fight online exploitation. He shares what officers are seeing on the front lines, how U-ACT's Blue Taskforce is training retired law enforcement to combat child trafficking, and the red flags parents need to watch for as predators evolve their tactics online.Don't forget to follow U-ACT on Facebook for their daily updates, and learn more about U-ACT by visiting their website.
SummaryDr. Carrie Mackensen on Brain Science, Tech Boundaries, and Raising Resilient Kids
Apr 800:42:25Summary readyDr. Carrie Mackensen is a clinical psychologist, parent coach, and founder of Successful Parent. With 25 years of experience and two boys of her own, she blends neuroscience and attachment theory to help families set healthy tech boundaries. She shares why screens flood kids' brains with dopamine, what happened when her own son secretly played video games during class, and the first step overwhelmed parents should take today.Learn more about Dr. Carrie by visiting her website, and stay connected by following her on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to her Substack!
SummaryJuliette Blake on Building Moxies: A Safer Social Space for Tween Girls
Apr 100:50:23Summary readyJuliette Blake, founder and CEO of Moxies, has been building for girls since she was 16. Now, as a millennial mom of three, she's created a safe-by-design social platform exclusively for tween girls ages 8 to 12. She shares why 60% of teen girls experience persistent sadness, what happens when girls use platforms not built for them, and how Moxies is offering a healthier entry point into digital life with no public profiles, no strangers, and built-in screen time boundaries.Learn more about Moxies and follow Juliette on Instagram!
SummaryTeen Takeovers: What They Are, Why Teens Are Joining, and What Parents Need to Know
Mar 3000:18:18Summary readyLarge gatherings of hundreds of teens are popping up in cities across the country — organized almost entirely through social media — and they're raising serious concerns for parents and communities alike. In this episode, we break down what teen takeovers actually are, what's drawing kids to them, and how quickly they can turn dangerous. If your teen is on social media, this is one trend you can't afford to miss.
SummaryKelly Stonelake: Meta Whistleblower on Big Tech's Child Safety Crisis
Mar 2601:20:27Summary readyKelly Stonelake spent nearly 15 years at Meta — rising to Director of Product Marketing and a senior role on Horizon Worlds — before becoming one of the most prominent whistleblowers in the fight for kids' online safety. She walked away from millions in unvested stock rather than sign an agreement protecting Meta from accountability, and has since testified before the FTC, the Washington State Senate, and been a key voice throughout the civil trials where Meta and YouTube were just found guilty of knowingly harming children. In this episode, Kelly breaks down what she witnessed from the inside, why the current wave of lawsuits feels different, and what every parent needs to understand about how these platforms are actually built.Follow Kelly on LinkedIn and subscribe to her Substack.
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