The Save the Kids Podcast

Parenting in this day and age is a toughie.  So many different voices trying to tug you this way and that, a lot of celebrity influencers trying to tell you which way you should go.  Which is why I am super excited about my guest here today. Joel Warsh aka Dr Joel Gator of the popular parenting Instagram is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine.If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with sponsor DeleteMe.  Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the show

9/17/24 • 35:51

A big part of Save The Kids, is saving them at school as well.  That's where my guest comes in.  Jessica Werner is the CEO of Northshore learning.  Northshore is all about breaking free from the cookie cutter way that education is currently working. They provide additional resources and help to schools who are struggling, and the kids within.  If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with sponsor DeleteMe.  Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the show

9/10/24 • 27:45

It is not secret, kids like screens! They are shiny, they are bright, and they are entertaining! But what if we had entertainment options that didn’t involve staring at a screen! I’d be down! That’s where our guest for todays expert special comes in! Jim Jacob is the Founder/CEO of Storybutton a kids podcast network and audio player, with over 6 million monthly downloads. With popular scripted shows like Miles the Brave and Pixel Quest, Jim believes audio content is the biggest life hack parents are still learning about that extends beyond just bedtime stories. 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

9/3/24 • 31:13

The alarm bells have been sounding for SO long now on the dangers of social media, and the general state of our society.  And it’s time to WAKE UP.  Which is why I am super excited for our expert special today.   Jessica Elefante is a writer and bullshit artist who has spent the last few decades examining what it means to be human in our modern world.  She is the author of Raising Hell, Living Well: Freedom from Influence in a World Where Everyone Wants Something from You. Jessica’s writing works to open people’s eyes on the topics of technology, capitalism, influence, and motherhood and has appeared in The Guardian, Literary Hub, Huffington Post, and more. As the founder of acclaimed Folk Rebellion and a critic of today's culture, Elefante’s award-winning works shine a light on the untenability of our times and have been featured by Vogue, The Atlantic, Inc., Wired, and elsewhere. Currently she’s using her experience in tech and media as a co-chair for Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA). She's influenced by the social, cultural, and technological circumstances of her life, but mostly, of her desire to lead a colorful one. Raised in upstate New York, she now lives in Brooklyn with her family. She is no longer bullshitting.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

8/27/24 • 35:51

What do you think of when you think of keeping kids safe online?  If you’ve been following the show for a while, you know that we talk a lot about keeping kids safe from the dangers of social media, and online tricky people, and cornography. But….there is much much more to cyber security than that.  And that is what our expert special is here to talk to us about today.  Caitlin, known to many as "Cybersecurity Girl", is a top-tier Cybersecurity Influencer who educates and trains her expansive audience of over 700,000 across various social media platforms. She provides insights on data protection online and enlightens her followers about the essence of cybersecurity.  In recent years, she has passionately dedicated her leisure time to cultivating a cybersecurity-focused TikTok presence, emphasising online data protection. Beyond that, she demystifies cybersecurity for her community. And helps families be safe onlineIf 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

8/20/24 • 31:19

As we’ve been running this show the last few years, we’ve been able to rub shoulders with some cool folks who are tired of being “normal” when it comes to tech.  Normal meaning letting the TV and ipad and iphones control our lives.  Because that is what the normal is right now.  But not for our guests here today! Ashley & Chase are founders of Healing Playbook, where they share Faith, Family & Biohacks through their Instagram page @healingplaybookIf 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

8/13/24 • 23:23

Guys!! It is summer!! We got warm weather, no school, and 3 months to make some amazing memories.  I am super excited about our guest special today! Glen Anderson is the founder of youth wilderness experiences. Our goal is to help teenagers disconnect from the world and reconnect with themselves and God.  He’s also the founder of a non profit called REWILD. The goal of rewild is to help kids go from a phone based childhood to a play based childhood.  We are starting a revolution! The rewild revolution. We are challenging kids to get off their phone for one year! Glen was actually on the podcast a year or so ago, and I absolutely love talking with you man, and I feel like it’s a great way to kick off the summer AND a wonderful way to end this season! Wildernessexperiences.orgIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with sponsor DeleteMe.  Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the show

6/25/24 • 26:29

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 lifestyle—and is now teaching others how to do the same. Her cutting-edge work has been praised in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post, as well as on the Today Show. When she’s not scrawling on her trusty steno pad, Erin, her husband, and their three kids spend their days chasing alpenglow, reading Kipling, and biking to town for more tortillasoptoutfamily.comIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with sponsor DeleteMe.  Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the show

6/18/24 • 32:05

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 online harm. She covers not only the direct dangers of grooming and deception, but also the lesser-known dangers of hidden cyberbullying, eating disorders related to health advice, the effects of things heard in the background when children are using voice enables platforms or games, and so much more.https://www.childrenandtech.co.ukIf 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

6/11/24 • 47:14

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@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the show

6/5/24 • 24:09

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 and translate complex findings into digestible content for everyone, from academic journals to simple reels on social media.  Even before becoming a mom, she noticed the alarming trend of kids glued to screens. But it wasn't until she had her daughter that she delved into the research, discovering the undeniable negative impact excessive screen time can have on young children's development. She believe every child deserves a screen-free childhood filled with enriching experiences. @thescreenfreeparentIf 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

5/30/24 • 31:42

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

5/27/24 • 08:58

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 colleges across the country.  This issue is very personal for him, as he lost his son to substance abuse, and he wants to save other families from that same pain.  Now he spends his time and energy educating schools and saving lives@generationsosIf 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

5/23/24 • 31:39

happy Monday! It's another parent pulse segment! Today I answer a question about getting on the same page as your spouse when it comes to smart phones and social media for our older kids. f 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

5/20/24 • 13:44

Here at STK we are all about protecting and saving kids and giving you parents viable solutions to help your kids in the tech heavy world.  Which is why I am super stoked for our guest today!  Joshua is the creative director at Parent ProTech, a company dedicated to equipping the next generation to safely navigate technology. He oversees all content and curriculum used in 180+ communities across 12 states.  Joshua's professional pursuits have included work at the White House, South Carolina Governor's Office, and South Carolina House of Representatives. Most recently, he managed YouTube channels with over five million subscribers in four languages as a YouTube strategist at Elevation Churchparentprotech.comIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

5/16/24 • 28:52

Dr. Simone Alicia is an international female-focused self-esteem expert, motivational speaker, and television personality who creates measurable improvements in mindset, thoughts, beliefs, and behavioral outcomes. Her company, The Self-Esteem Doctor is a global self-development empire focused on nourishing mental, spiritual, and physical well-being in people of all ages. Dr. Simone combines influences of Neuro Linguistic Programming and other holistic coaching tools for self-esteemhttps://www.theselfesteemdoctor.com/If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

5/9/24 • 39:29

Today is our first  Parent Pulse segment! Where we take questions from YOU and give our recommendations! Today we talk about video games and boundaries and how to go about setting them.  If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

5/6/24 • 18:05

Dr. Connie McReynolds is a Licensed Psychologist & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation counseling and psychology. She is the founder of neurofeedback clinics in southern California working with children and adults to reduce or eliminate conditions of ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, learning problems, and trauma.  https://www.conniemcreynolds.com/Link to speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

5/2/24 • 36:13

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

4/29/24 • 100:23

The first platform we dissect on the DDT from NCOSE is APPLE! Here is a link to the full article we go over Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 14:35

The  next platform on the dirty dozen list: cash app! Listen up to hear how it is exploiting children and harming families. Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 12:15

The next platform we will be talking about on the Dirty Dozen 2024 NCOSE list isn't even a platform! Its a section of the Communication Decency Act, section 230 that is currently protecting companies from the harm they cause online. Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 13:03

The next platform we will be going over from the DDL from NCOSE is Cloud Flare.  It is a foundational piece of infrastructure to so many CSAM sites and we tell you just how bad they are Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 09:05

One platform that has been a regular on the Dirty Dozen List is Discord, so you wont be surprised that it is here on the list yet another year.  What may surprise you is that it's actually gotten worse.  Full NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 09:21

LinkedIn is the worlds top platform for professionals to connect.  Over the last few years however, it has also started to harbor exploitive material.  And it needs to stopFull NCOSE list If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 09:11

Meta is  a seasoned vet on the NCOSE Dirty Dozen list, so it is no surprise that they are on the list yet again in 2024, as bad as ever.  Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 13:09

GitHub is a a literal hub for child sexual abuse material.  And with it's SECOND year on the dirty dozen list, GitHub continues to put profit before kids. Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 08:17

Reddit is yet another seasoned vet on the NCOSE Dirty Dozen List, and no surprise that in 2024 they are still stuck in their usual ways  letting bad people take advantage of children. Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 06:26

What's a platform advertised for kids, that has nudity, sexual imagery, virtual rape,  and predator save haven? That would be Roblox.  Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 06:07

Spotify is one of the worlds biggest music sharing platforms, and predators are using it to contact and abuse children.  Say what?  You read that right.Full NCOSE listIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at heynate@savethekids.org or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcast@bulliesbe.goneSupport the show

4/29/24 • 06:20