The Save the Kids Podcast

It's that time of year again! Today I will be dissecting the dirty dozen list and telling you about each and every platform on the list! As always, thank you to the National Center Of Sexual Exploitation for putting the list together and for the articles we will be going over in this episode.Full DDL article from NCOSE  If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form Link to speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Navigating life as a parent of teens and tweens in this digital world is hard.  It’s messy.  And it didn’t come with instructions.  Today I’m bringing back a friend who is in the trenches with his own family, and trying to make a difference as well.  Everyone welcome my friend, Tanner Clark. Tanner is a professional speaker, husband, and most importantly, father to 4 awesome kids. As a parent in the trenches, he’s been spending his free time the last 4 years to speak to kids all over the nation to help them fix their focus, and use one second of strength to ditch social media and live up their potential@realtannerclarkIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

We all know how important reading is.  Kids who read are projected to be wildly more successful in life than those who don’t.  And it can be hard as a parent to try and push reading without making our kids hate it with a firey passion.  And our guest today can help us with that.  With a remarkable background as a former teacher, school psychologist, professor, and special education director, Dr. Joe Lockavitch is a true pioneer in the field of literacy education. He’s not just an educator; he’s the author and developer of groundbreaking programs like The Failure Free Reading Program. Dr. Joe’s passion for empowering students with chronic reading challenges has led him to train countless teachers, parents, and administrators nationwidewww.failurefreereading.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

 Being a parent can be super hard.  Being a SINGLE parent can be even harder.  We all know that kids need parents in their life.  We talk a lot about tech on this show, but a big tenant of being able to raise resilient kids in this tech heavy world is also being there for your kids as a parent.  SO I brought on someone today who can help us out in that area!  Rob Rohde is a Single Father Coach and host of The Business of Being Dad podcast. With over 25 years in pediatric healthcare and an extensive background in management and leadership, Rob navigates single fatherhood with expertise. As a single dad to five daughters, overcoming personal tragedy, he now guides others through the Single Father Mastery coaching program, offering invaluable insights on fatherhood, leadership, and legacy. Join Rob on a journey of growth, clarity, and meaningful connections with your kids.Connect with RobIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Do you guys ever wonder what it’s like on the other side of social media?  The people who run massive media accounts and the business side of social media.  Big media so say.  I wonder about it all the time, and today I have here with me someone who was on the other side of social media, and then came on over to the advocate side to fight FOR kids.  Nicki Reisberg is simply a concerned mom who is bridging the gap between other parents and experts in the space. She works to make the research, stories and expertise more available to parents so they can make more informed decisions around screens and social media.  She was previously a social media manager for over a decade and flipped the script to work on the good side of social.www.scrolling2death.cominstagram.com/scrolling2deathhttps://www.youtube.com/@Scrolling2DeathIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

It is always a pleasure whenever we can get an expert from the medical community to talk about screens, social media, and the dangers they can pose to kids.  It’s also nice when they can tell us some solutions.  Michael Rich, MD, MPH is an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and practices adolescent medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Pediatrician, child health researcher, father, and filmmaker, Dr. Rich is the founder and director of the Digital Wellness Lab and the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental, and social health issues associated with digital technology use, the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID). As the Mediatrician, Dr. Rich offers research-based, actionable, and practical answers to parents’, educators’, and clinicians’ questions about children’s and adolescents’ media use and the positive and negative implications for their health and development.Check him out If you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

So many  insta influencers only share the shiny glammer of life.  SO many influencers seem so fake, so it is REALLY refreshing when the occasional genuine star comes along to help normalize the messy hot mess that is real life.  Everyone meet my friend Nikki . Nicki Marie is a single mama / co-parent who accidentally became an internet “stah” (accent is a must here lol) when sharing real life, in the moment snippets of motherhood during the pandemic. Since, she has become known as an internet BFF by sharing truths, humor and unapologetic imperfections. @nickimarieincIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

It is so hard in this digital age to try and uphold your values when the world is saying the opposite.  When we have a community of like minded parents, we can all help eachother out, and that is exactly what my guest today, Forrest Bronzan has done. Founder/CEO at Camplight, helping parents navigate raising kids in a world shaped by technology. https://camplight.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

We’ve all heard of soft skills right?  Empathy, kindness, working together, and soft skill in general are more important now than they ever have been.  Social media and smart phones are trying their best to take those soft skills from our kids.  That is where our expert guest for today comes in.   Dr Melanie McNallly is Clinical psychologist, brain coach and author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen: Skills to Help You Deal with What You Feel, Build Stronger Relationships, and Boost Self-Confidencewww.destinationyou.netIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Screentime is the goliath that we’ve been fighting for years now.  Over the years we’ve had so many wonderful people join the cause and lead the fight against screen dependency in their area.  Today we have with us someone who is making a big difference, AND is offering a solution to the screentime dilemma.  Emily Cherkin is The Screentime Consultant. She is also a parent, a speaker, a former classroom teacher, and the author of the newly released book, The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Parent. Welcome welcome to the show my friend! www.thescreentimeconsultant.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

You know what teens today are super afraid of?  Failing.  One of the biggest things holding back teens today from even trying new things is the fear of failing.  The ability to fail and not get crushed is a critical life skill, and we need to get better at it.  That’s where our guest comes inDr. Ashley Kuchar is a former collegiate student-athlete and the founder of Fail Better Training™. As a mental performance coach, she is passionate about helping athletes (of all levels) learn how to respond to challenging situations in ways that foster resilience rather than rely on harsh criticism. During her doctoral degree, Ashley developed a resilience program called RESET. She tested the 6-session program with over 250 NCAA student-athletes and found that it supported adaptive coping, well-being, and sport performance. Ashley played basketball and softball in high school. In college, Ashley was a starting guard for the Fort Lewis College (FLC) women's basketball team and at the conclusion of her athletic career, she was awarded the Dr. Troy Bledsoe Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.www.failbettertraining.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

 If you’ve been here for a second, you’ve definitely heard our episodes with Brooke Romney.  We’ve gone over her modern manners for teens, both volumes, and we’ve had wonderful conversations.  Well today we are back for yet another round, and I am so excited to have her here today! For those who don’t know, Brooke is a writer, speaker, and connector and is committed to sharing real life with a hopeful twist. She is the best-selling author of three books: 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens Volume 1 and 2 and I Like Me Anyway: Embracing Imperfection, Connection, and Christ. Brooke comes from girly roots but has morphed into an outdoor adventuring, dirt loving mom of 4 boys. Meaningful connection with family, friends, strangers, and God is where she finds purpose and joy. @brookeromneywritesModern Manners For Kids BookIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Steve Anderson is married and has two sons. He is the former director of Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota, where he led national and international transformational weekends for boys. He has over ten years’ of experience working with men and boys, developing the emotional awareness and skills they need to reach their full potential. He also has over 20 years’ of experience teaching people how to be more effective communicators. He lived through his dad’s spectacular burnout as a teenager and works with fathers to help them avoid doing the same in their own lives. He is a certified professional coach with training in applied neuroscience.www.steveanderson.coachhttps://www.facebook.com/thebestdadprojectIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

More and more, children today are exhibiting learning disabilities.  ADHD, ADD, and dyslexia. It can be really difficult, feeling so different.  And so I brought an expert on the matter who has lived through it with her child.  Lynn Greenberg is a wife, mom, and grandma. A now retired attorney, she loves to cook, exercise, and read. During COVID-19, when many families were living together with an abundance of unscheduled free time, Lynn and her son Jonathan, who has dyslexia, began to work on the concepts and ideas for Robby The Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure. As ideas developed, they became increasingly invested in the character, his story, and the impact this endeavor could have on othersCheck her out If you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

You know that here at save the kids we believe that delay is the way when it comes to smart phones.  But eventually, that cat IS GETTING OUT OF THE BAG.  So instead of scaring you more about the dangers of social media and smart phones (cuz you’ve heard plenty of that by now), I want to talk about what we can do to have a healthy tech realtionship once our kids DO have a smartphone and.or social media.  And I no no one better to help us with that than my guest Andrea Davis of Better Screen Time.  For those who don’t know, Better Screen Time, their mission is to help families THRIVE in a tech heavy world.  After having their own experiences of giving a smart phone to their child too soon, Andrea and her family had to do a tech reset so it didn’t control their lives.  That’s why Better Screen Time was created, to give parents the family tested resources she WISHED she had with her family.  And we are so fortunate to get to bring her on the podcast every season.www,betterscreentime.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Confidence for teens is rough.  The esteem of teen girls specifically is being attacked in a very specific way.  And it’s hard for many young women to feel confidence while they are being compared to the unrealistic standards of the interwebs.  So today, I am speaking to 3 moms, and founders of the online mentoring program I believe in me.  Everyone welcome on to the show, Katie, Becky, and Allie.  Katie, Becky, and Allie are three moms in the trenches who know what it's like to raise a family, with a combined total of 17 children between them. They are also successful businesswomen as co-founders of "I Believe in Me," an online mentoring program for tween girls. They teach tools and strategies to help girls grow their confidence, strengthen their identity and develop resiliencewww.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinmeIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

More and more we just can't trust what our kids are going to run into on tv. Even while we are there. A parents worst night mare is when an unexpected sex scene pops up during a movie and we can only scramble for the remote to fast forward. Well, my guest here today is here to help. Everyone meet Bill Aho from VidAngel. VidAngel is a wonderful technology that allows you to control the streaming content that comes into your home, filtering out sex, violence and profanity based on your preferences for your family.  Bill Aho is the CEO of VidAngel and is here to tell us more about how it works, and how it can be a useful tool for you to protect your family from unwanted content. Vidangel.comIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

We’ve heard a lot about the dangers of social media.  And a lot of it is qualitative data.  Anecdotal stories that really hit us in our feels.  But I want to show you guys the real life stuff.  And so I connected with a Physician in Canada who sees medically just how dangerous social media can be for young kids.  So I brought her here on the show today!   Dr. Alison Yeung is a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada. She has been practicing for the past 11 years, and over that time has becoming increasingly aware of the mental health crisis facing children and teens. After speaking with patients, and examining the research, it’s become clear that social media and video games are causing a significant deterioration in their mental health. She is hoping to raise awareness about this topic by educating parents, and providing strategies to reduce the harm caused by these devices@thesmartphoneeffectIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the showSupport the Show.

So, the beauty industry is a feckled thing.  While we want our kids to be presentable and take care of themselves, we also don’t want them to feel the crushing weight of the unrealistic standards that the beauty industry has set.  So I brought on a bit of an expert in the matter.  Everybody meet Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness.  Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness is a board certified pediatric dermatologist with a busy academic practice in Minneapolis. She is mom to two tween boys and co-founder of Stryke Club. Dr. Maguiness is active in her National Society and is currently the President of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.instagram @dr.sheilagh.mIf you want a speaker to come to your community, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.

Protect young eyes is a tech education platform that helps us parents have all the up to date info on all the games, apps, and platforms that are being marketed to our kids.  They give presentations all over the nation to help children and parents be confident and safe in this tech heavy world.  They are continually updating their info to keep us up to date on all the latest trends and laws and policies surrounding tech.  Chris is the CEO and founder.  He never would have thought when he begun his career as an accountant and pastor that he would have ended up deep into the tech industry.  But he has been blessed with an unbelievable amount of energy to help save the kids.  And that’s what we’re all aboutCheck them out hereIf you want a speaker in your school, email heynate@savethekids.org OR fill out the form below.Link to speaker form@savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneSupport the Show.