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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 lifest...

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...

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@savethekid...

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...

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 coll...