Connected & Courageous: The Art and Science of Showing Up For Kids in the Digital Age

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Connected & Courageous: The Art and Science of Showing Up For Kids in the Digital Age

If there is a time to step meaningfully into the digital lives of kids, this is it. But how? Join parent, author, and speaker Erin Walsh as she explores the complicated science and tender art of raising and teaching kids in the digital age. Leave behind screen time shame and fear-driven soundbites. Erin’s warm, relatable, and evidence-based approach, combined with expert interviews, provides answers to today’s urgent questions and practical strategies for prioritizing what matters most: staying connected with kids as their digital worlds expand.

  1. On Online Racial Discrimination and Mental Health with Dr. Henry Willis

    2일 전

    On Online Racial Discrimination and Mental Health with Dr. Henry Willis

    While there are certainly “online only” threats, tech also tends to mirror and magnify offline dynamics we shouldn’t ignore - including racial discrimination. In this episode, researcher and professor Dr. Henry Willis of the University of Maryland shares insights on how online and offline experiences of racism are connected and highlights both the resilience of Black youth and the unique challenges they face in the digital age. Erin talks to Dr. Henry Willis about: The relationship between online and offline racial discrimination and mental health outcomes for youthWhy resilience is as important to talk about as risk - especially when it comes to Black youthWhy he isn’t interested in doing research that “sits on the shelf”The importance of positive racial identity for mental health and resilience. Featured Expert: Dr. Henry Willis - https://psyc.umd.edu/facultyprofile/willis/henry Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting.

    43분
  2. Erin Reads: How to Stay Informed Without Getting Overwhelmed

    11월 5일

    Erin Reads: How to Stay Informed Without Getting Overwhelmed

    Social media and constant news updates can overwhelm our nervous systems, yet our brains are wired to seek out information during uncertain times. These times demand our engagement. So how do we ensure that our digital habits allow us to do so thoughtfully and without sacrificing our mental health? In this episode, Erin reads an article that explores: Why we need to watch out for "reassurance-seeking loops" on our devicesWhy "looking inward" is as important as "looking outward" during times of uncertaintySimple strategies for digital breaks without disconnecting completely Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting.

    12분
  3. Erin Reads: Considering a First Device? Try This Framework

    10월 31일

    Erin Reads: Considering a First Device? Try This Framework

    Everyone has a strong opinion when it comes to when kids should get their first device. But what does the science say? In this episode, Erin reads an article that explores: What the data does and doesn’t tell us about first phones.Why identifying a specific age often loses the point.A compelling framework to help you decide how and when to introduce personal tech. Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting. Mentioned in this episode: First Device Guide New devices require new parenting strategies, new conversations, and new mindsets. Get Spark & Stitch Institute’s “First Device Guide” to help your family make the best choice for your family: https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/first-device-guide/

    10분
  4. On Talking to Teens About Porn with Dr. Megan Maas

    10월 24일

    On Talking to Teens About Porn with Dr. Megan Maas

    If there is one topic that we adults tend to both AVOID talking about and are in desperate need of information and support around - it’s internet porn. Yet teens rely on us to get these conversations started. That’s why it is so helpful that we have people like Dr. Megan Maas to hold our hands. As she reminds us in this episode: “In our media saturated world we no longer have the luxury of silence.” Erin talks to Dr. Megan Maas about: Why teens need you to step into your roles as “sex socializers” (spoiler alert: you don’t need to memorize an entire sex ed book for these conversations)Why today’s free online porn is different from pornographic material from your childhoodHow online porn may impact your kids’ health and wellbeingWays to get conversations started - including specific talking points. Featured Expert: Dr. Megan Maas -https://www.meganmaas.com/ Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting. Mentioned in this episode: Connected & Courageous listeners can receive 50% off Dr. Maas' online course Check out Dr. Maas' new online course, called PopPorn Parents. It is a one-of-a-kind course that teaches you everything you wish they didn't need to know about pop culture, pornography, and so much more. PopPorn Parents will help you gain knowledge, shed embarrassment, and establish a strong relationship that can handle difficult, but important conversations so your tweens and teens can thrive. Use code SPARKSTITCH at checkout to receive the discount: https://popporn.thinkific.com/courses/PopPornParents

    42분
  5. Erin Reads: Likes, Shares, and Real Self-Esteem

    10월 17일

    Erin Reads: Likes, Shares, and Real Self-Esteem

    What is real self-esteem? And can we build kids up on the same treadmill of feedback that brought them down? In this episode, Erin reads an article that explores: Three myths of the modern self-esteem movementThe quicksands of social comparison and self-esteem onlineHow to help kids build real self-esteem Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting.

    12분
  6. On Boys and Eating Disorders with Dr. Jason Nagata

    10월 10일

    On Boys and Eating Disorders with Dr. Jason Nagata

    When it comes to body image and the media, the focus has long been on girls. Yet a recent study found that hospitalizations for boys with eating disorders has risen by 400% in the last two decades. Our guest today, Dr. Jason Nagata of University of California San Francisco, dives into the hidden impacts of eating disorders across all genders, cultures, and identities. Most importantly, he shares ways to support teens who are struggling. Erin talks to Dr. Jason Nagata about: Ways to distinguish between “health promoting” activities and signs of struggle.Why we shouldn’t ignore the body image and mental health struggles of boys, trans, and non-binary youth.The surprising red flags in social media content that go unnoticed when we focus only on girls and thinness.Practical steps to take if you’re worried about a young person in your life. Featured Expert: Dr. Jason Nagata - https://profiles.ucsf.edu/jason.nagata Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting.

    37분
  7. Erin Reads: Social Media - Is There a Case to Delay?

    10월 3일

    Erin Reads: Social Media - Is There a Case to Delay?

    There are renewed calls to delay social media as long as possible. What do we know about what teens need from adults as their digital worlds expand? In this episode, Erin reads an article that explores: Whether there is a case to delay social mediaWhy middle school is a window of sensitivity and a window of opportunityWhat all middle schoolers need regardless of when they get their first accounts Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting.

    12분
  8. On AI, Youth Voice, and Digital Thriving with Dr. Emily Weinstein

    9월 26일

    On AI, Youth Voice, and Digital Thriving with Dr. Emily Weinstein

    We talk a lot ABOUT tech and teens, but what do young people have to say about their digital experiences? How can their insights shape solutions? In this episode, “critical optimist” and researcher Dr. Emily Weinstein from the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education explores the power of curious questions and shares actionable ways to team up with teens for a healthier relationship with tech. Erin talks to Dr. Emily Weinstein about: Youth perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) and the insights from teens that she can’t get out of her head.One question you can ask teens TODAY about generative AI.Practical tools and strategies for digital wellbeing and why discussing values and thinking traps is key.Why we need all hands on deck right now for digital thriving. Featured Expert: Dr. Emily Weinstein - https://digitalthriving.gse.harvard.edu/about/emily-weinstein/ Follow us on Instagram @SparkandStitch, on Facebook @SparkandStitchInstitute, and LinkedIn @erin-walsh-spark-and-stitch. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: sparkandstitchinstitute.com/podcast Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting.

    43분
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If there is a time to step meaningfully into the digital lives of kids, this is it. But how? Join parent, author, and speaker Erin Walsh as she explores the complicated science and tender art of raising and teaching kids in the digital age. Leave behind screen time shame and fear-driven soundbites. Erin’s warm, relatable, and evidence-based approach, combined with expert interviews, provides answers to today’s urgent questions and practical strategies for prioritizing what matters most: staying connected with kids as their digital worlds expand.

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