Scrolling 2 Death

Nicki Reisberg
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Scrolling 2 Death

Scrolling 2 Death is a podcast for parents who are worried about social media. Through interviews with parents and experts, we explore smartphone use, screen time, school-issued devices, social media use and so much more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Protecting Kids in a Digital World (with Clare Morell)

    I bought in Clare Morell of EPPC to discuss the complexities surrounding children's safety in the digital age, with a focus on balancing the role of schools, parental, and our legislators. Clare gives clear insight into why is the internet so unsafe for children in today's society, and what needs to be done to fix it. As always, we prioritize guidance for parents on safe decisions to be made in your homes, today. Resources mentioned in the episode: How to break up with your phone by Catherine Price Interview with Julie Scelfo  NewsWeek Article by Clare Smartphone Free Childhood Group  Clare's Substack Support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) About Clare Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where she directs EPPC’s Technology and Human Flourishing Project. She is also the author of the forthcoming book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones, which will be published by Penguin Random House in June, 2025. Ms. Morell's policy work focuses on strengthening our laws to better protect children from online harms. Her work on state social media laws was featured in The New York Times. Prior to joining EPPC, Ms. Morell worked in both the White House Counsel’s Office and the Department of Justice, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    49 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    How to be Tech-Intentional (with Emily Cherkin)

    I brought in The Screentime Consultant Emily Cherkin to tackle the complexities of raising kids in the digital age. We dive into the idea of being "tech intentional"—how to use technology thoughtfully, in a way that aligns with family values and supports kids’ development. The conversation covers a range of important topics: the addictive nature of digital platforms, why boredom can spark creativity, and the difference between things that are scary and those that are genuinely dangerous for children. We also explore how anonymity online can erode empathy, share practical advice for parents on modeling healthy tech habits, and offer insights on navigating screen time. We discuss the heavy reliance on EdTech in schools through our own experiences and the need for parents to stay informed and advocate for safe technology use in education. With plenty of actionable tips, this episode encourages parents to be proactive, ask tough questions, and work together with schools to prioritize the well-being of their kids in a tech-driven world. Resources mentioned in the episode: Ed tech bill of rights by Julie Liddell Unplug EdTech Toolkit Internet Safety Labs - App Microscope Connect with Emily on her website and Instagram. About Emily Cherkin: Emily Cherkin, MEd., aka The Screentime Consultant, is a world-renowned screentime expert with the accessible voice of someone who understands the struggles of becoming more tech-intentional—both as a teacher and parent. Emily's book, The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family, is an Amazon bestseller and available everywhere books are sold. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    54 min

  3. NOV 14

    120 Marathons to Protect Kids Online (with Ben Tracy)

    Ben Tracy is running across America to keep kids safe online. 120 marathons in 120 days, engaging at schools, community groups and with lawmakers along the way to raise awareness about issues of online safety for children. Ben and his team stopped in the middle of Kansas to give Scrolling 2 Death an update on their progress and give advice to parents. Follow the Tracy Trek on their website and Instagram. This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies. Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFF Check out the Bark Phone Check out the Bark Watch Ben Tracy is a leading keynote speaker on digital citizenship, online safety, and responsible social media use. Drawing from personal experience, Ben shares his compelling story about the impact of teenage social media usage at schools and organizations nationwide. Ben is currently running across America to advocate for youth online safety. He is running a marathon each day for 120 consecutive days while speaking at schools and organizations along the way. His mission is simple: Keep Kids Safe. As the founder of Safe Social Network, Ben provides essential online safety resources for students, parents, and educators. He speaks to more than 100,000 people each year and volunteers his time to help families report online predators and internet crimes to law enforcement. Additionally, he awards scholarships annually to high school seniors who actively promote positive social media usage, mental health awareness, and anti-bullying. Ben graduated magna cum laude from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, where he double-majored in Business and Political Science. While at SXU, he served as captain of the track team and was a member of the student senate. Ben lives in Nashville, Tennessee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    36 min

  4. NOV 11

    Talk More. Tech Less. (with Dawn Wible)

    In this conversation, Nicki Reisberg and Dawn Wible discuss the critical issues surrounding digital wellness and safety for children. Dawn shares her journey as the founder of Talk More. Tech Less., highlighting the importance of advocacy, education, and legislation in addressing the challenges posed by technology and social media. Dawn takes parents through the risks associated with children's use of digital devices, the necessity of open conversations between parents and children, and the role of schools in ensuring a safe digital environment. The discussion emphasizes the need for parents to be proactive in advocating for their children's safety online and creating healthy tech habits at home. Resources mentioned in the episode: Phone Free Schools Movement Jonathan Haidt's New York Times Best Seller: The Anxious Generation Screen Time Action Network Watch The Social Dilemma The Smartphone Ed This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies. Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids: *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFF Check out the Bark Phone Check out the Bark Watch About Dawn Wible: Dawn Wible is the founder of Talk More. Tech Less., a digital wellness and safety organization. For over a decade, she has trained communities, organizations, schools, and families on safer tech use. Dawn is an online safety advocate and certified digital wellness educator. She is the co-chair of the Online Harms Prevention work group at Fairplay’s Screen Time Action Network. Dawn works alongside social media reform organizations on legislation to help protect kids from targeted and inhumane addictive software design and advocates against the exploitation of children and their data privacy. Dawn and her husband Matt, the founder of an outdoor mentorship organization for young men, have been working with youth for 25 years.Together they are walking this road alongside all parents dealing with technology in the home, modeling openness and safer habits as they raise their own three boys. Please reach out to dawn@talkmoretechless.com if you would like to connect her to your schools or communities. And follow her work at Talk More Tech Less on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    48 min

  5. NOV 9

    A Parents Guide: AI Chat Bots (with Noah Coffman)

    Parents everywhere are worried about the rise of empathetic, human-like AI chat bots. I brought in Noah Coffman of Young People's Alliance to dive into the evolution of AI chatbots and unpack how these bots are engaging users emotionally. We discuss both the perks and pitfalls of AI, from its potential in mental health support to the ethical issues around privacy and dependency. We emphasize the importance of open conversations with kids about the risks of unregulated AI, and why fostering critical thinking is key as this tech continues to develop. A few AI chat bot apps that Noah mentioned in the episode; Replica, Character AI, Kindroid, Gnomey, Linky, Pi, Simsimi, Momate Additional episodes on the topic of AI chatbots: A New Era of Addictive Intelligence (with Laurie Segall) "An AI chatbot killed my son." (with Megan Garcia) Is A.I. safe for kids? (with Tim Estes) About Noah Coffman: Noah Coffman is a student at the University of Notre Dame studying philosophy and computer science. He is also the Research and Policy Director at the Young People's Alliance, a non-profit full of digital natives who are seeking to advocate for young people's issues on the state and federal level. For almost a year now, Noah has been developing and advocating for chatbot regulation on the federal level. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    45 min

  6. NOV 8

    Big Tech Gut Check (week of November 4, 2024)

    The Big Tech Gut Check is a super quick, weekly update on all things social media and Big Tech. Social Media & Big Tech highlights for this week: Parents Must Talk to Their Kids About Porn (early and often). Resources: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Book series Kids and Porn (podcast episode) with Kristen Jenson Talking to Kids About Pornography (podcast episode) with Parker Hymas 14-year-old Sewell Setzer dies after falling in love with an AI chatbot "An AI chatbot killed my son." with Megan Garcia A New Era of Addictive Intelligence (with Laurie Segall) Is AI safe for kids? (with Tim Estes) Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s Canada Orders TikTok Offices Shut Down South Korea Fines Meta $15M Check back on Fridays for everything that parents need to know about the platforms our children are spending hours on every day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    8 min

  7. NOV 7

    The Psychology of Tech (with Dr. Lisa Strohman)

    In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Strohman discusses the intersection of technology and child psychology, focusing on the implications of gaming, social media, and educational technology on children's safety and mental health. She emphasizes the need for parents to be proactive in understanding the risks associated with these platforms and advocates for educational programs that empower youth to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. We cover a ton of topics including; screens at school, gaming, smartphone use, screen time recommendations, smart watches, tech addiction and more. Connect with Dr. Lisa on her website. Resources mentioned in the episode: Hindenberg Research on Roblox QR code for free books (visit scrolling2death.com/podcast and click on the episode with Dr. Lisa Strohman) Tree Octopus Cell phone study by London School of Economics Digital Citizen Academy About Dr. Lisa Strohman Dr. Lisa Strohman is a clinical psychologist, attorney, and author who is serving as a testifying expert for the federal multidistrict litigation against Google, Meta, TikTok, SnapChat, and Bytedance. She is recognized as a specialist on the intersection of psychology and technology (especially social media), and she is the founder of Digital Citizen Academy--one of the first organizations to focus on eliminating issues such as cyber-bullying, child luring, sextortion, and suicide through prevention and diversion programs, events, and resources. Dr. Strohman is also a mother of two teens, and is the author of Unplug: Raising Kids In A Technology Addicted World and Digital Distress: Growing Up Online. She has appeared on many different television and radio programs, such as CNN, Brian Kilmeade’s radio show, Fox News, and ABC’s Eyewitness News, and has been cited in many publications, including Popular Science, Mashable, and the Denver Post. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    50 min

  8. NOV 4

    Talking to Kids About Porn (with Parker Hymas)

    In this conversation, I brought in Parker Hymas of Fight the New Drug to discuss the significant impact of pornography on youth, relationships and society. The changing landscape of pornography makes having open and early conversations with our kids vital. This discussion provides parents with actionable resources and guidance on how to have these important conversations. We also cover questions that were submitted by parents through Instagram. Thank for those! Resources for Parents: Fight the New Drug Resources for Parents Conversation Blueprint What to ask your school about device safety? Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. Brain Heart World Documentary About Parker Hymas Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts, and personal accounts. FTND aims to decrease the demand for sexual exploitation through education while helping individuals live empowered lives free from the harmful effects of pornography. Parker is FTND's Director of Public Outreach and is an accomplished speaker with a passion for developing and engaging communities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

    43 min
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Scrolling 2 Death is a podcast for parents who are worried about social media. Through interviews with parents and experts, we explore smartphone use, screen time, school-issued devices, social media use and so much more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

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  • Creator
    Nicki Reisberg
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    175
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicki Reisberg
  • Show Website
    Scrolling 2 Death

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