Podcast
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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Two Young Adults on Learning Challenges, Monitoring Tech, and What Parents Get Wrong
Yesterday00:43:03Summary readyWhat does it actually feel like to be the kid on the other side of all that well-intentioned parenting technology? Audra and Savanna grew up navigating learning challenges with tools, apps, and monitoring software shaping their daily lives — and they're here to tell the truth about what helped, what felt like a leash, and what they wish the adults in their lives had done differently. If you've ever wondered whether the tech you're using is building your child's independence or quietly undermining it, this one's for you.
SummaryTim Tebow on Online Predators, the Dangers of Social Media, and What Every Parent Needs to Know
1w ago00:54:59Summary readyHeisman Trophy winner and Tim Tebow Foundation founder Tim Tebow has spent years on the front lines of fighting child sexual exploitation — and what he's seen should be on every parent's radar. In this episode, Tim breaks down the online predators hiding in the apps and platforms your kids use every day, what it took to pass landmark federal legislation protecting children online, and the real link between social media and the mental health crisis facing today's kids. If you've ever wondered whether the internet is really as dangerous as people say — Tim's work makes clear that it is, and that there are concrete steps every parent can take right now. Plus, learn how your Bark Phone purchase directly supports the Tim Tebow Foundation — and how you can be part of the mission.Learn more about the partnership: https://www.bark.us/learn/tim-tebow?ref=timtebow
SummaryCatherine Price on Screen/Life Balance, Phone Addiction, and Kids' Mental Health
2w ago00:48:56Summary 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
3w 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
3w 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
4w 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
Apr 2300:44:01Summary 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
Apr 1500:54:32Summary 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!
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