Protecting Childhood

Bill Brady
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  • Parenting
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Helping parents raise kids who thrive beyond the screen. For parents navigating the tension between childhood and technology. Childhood is worth protecting — and today's world doesn't make that easy. Hosted by Bill Brady, founder of Troomi, this podcast shares practical guidance and real conversations to help you make confident decisions, set healthy boundaries, and support your child's well-being beyond the screen. Each episode gives you clear thinking, one simple takeaway, and the confidence to raise healthy, thriving kids

Episodes

  1. Oct 13

    Why it's so hard to put the phone down

    Kids today are growing up with technology that wasn't designed with them in mind. Maddie Freeman, founder of NoSo November, joins Bill Brady to share what it was like growing up with social media, how those experiences inspired her to help young people build healthier tech habits, and why kids aren't the problem when it comes to screen time. Together, they explore the importance of understanding what kids experience online, modeling healthy habits as parents, and making more room for real-world connections. You'll walk away with practical ways to start conversations, rethink screen time, and help your family build a healthier relationship with technology.

  2. Oct 6

    Navigating Ai and Education

    Our kids are growing up with less opportunity to struggle, wait, wonder, and simply be bored. Megan Kiefer, founder of Take Two Media Initiative and author of The Take Back, joins Bill Brady to share what she's learning directly from kids about technology, AI, and healthy media habits. They explore the power of kids teaching kids, why boredom and discomfort matter, and how parents can help kids build healthier relationships with technology.

  3. Sep 30

    Why Parents Need to Understand Technology

    Parents are expected to make big decisions about their kids and technology, but most of us were never taught how it all works. Family Tech founder Sarah Kimmel joins Bill Brady to unpack what parents misunderstand about today's technology, what actually deserves our attention, and simple ways to create healthier tech boundaries at home. You'll walk away feeling more confident navigating technology with your kids, even if you're not a tech expert.

  4. Sep 29

    Is Your Kid Ready for a Smartphone?

    Giving your child a phone can feel like a big step, especially when you're trying to figure out what they're actually ready for. Better Screen Time founder Andrea Davis joins Bill Brady to share what she learned from her own family's early experience with smartphones, why boundaries work best when kids are part of the conversation, and how a simple family tech plan can build trust instead of conflict. You'll walk away with practical ways to help your kids build healthier tech habits and prepare them to navigate technology with confidence.

  5. Jun 26

    Protecting Childhood Trailer

    Protecting Childhood Helping parents raise kids who thrive beyond the screen. For parents navigating the tension between childhood and technology. Hosted by Bill Brady, founder of Troomi, this show helps you make confident decisions, set healthy boundaries, and raise healthy, thriving kids.

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Helping parents raise kids who thrive beyond the screen. For parents navigating the tension between childhood and technology. Childhood is worth protecting — and today's world doesn't make that easy. Hosted by Bill Brady, founder of Troomi, this podcast shares practical guidance and real conversations to help you make confident decisions, set healthy boundaries, and support your child's well-being beyond the screen. Each episode gives you clear thinking, one simple takeaway, and the confidence to raise healthy, thriving kids

Information

  • Creator
    Bill Brady
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Protecting Childhood