The French have laws limiting parents who Instagram their children. We have no such restrictions in the United States. In fact, social media and the world of influencing are still the wild west when it comes to children, the adorable little creatures whose images are fueling this industry. This episode got darker than we expected as we try to figure out the ... Show More
Oct 27
Can We Go Back to the Office Without Losing Our Flexibility?
Work is broken for most of us. The modern office was built for men with stay-at-home wives. School lets out at 3, childcare costs a fortune, and we’ve all gone a little feral since the pandemic. But we’re also lonelier than ever, and we’re losing something real when we never see ... Show More
40m 23s
Oct 22
The Wild Courage to Go After What You Want (with former Google Exec Jenny Wood)
What does it really take to ask for what you want—and actually get it? Jenny Wood, former Google executive and author of Wild Courage, breaks down why fear of judgment, failure, and uncertainty keep so many people stuck. This episode dives into the surprising science of ambition, ... Show More
45m 4s
Oct 22
We’re Done Smiling Through It, with Hillary Frank
This week we talk with Hillary Frank, the creator of The Longest Shortest Time, a podcast that got us through the miserable, sleepless, who-is-this-tiny-alien early days of motherhood. Hillary has a new thriller out called Wedlocked, an original audiobook that is Promising Young ... Show More
32m 56s
Mar 2024
the "sharenting" trap: protecting children's digital footprint in the age of gen alpha influencers
<p>In this crucial episode, we unpack the unsettling world of social media, where the rise of young influencers is often shadowed by exploitation risks hidden behind the allure of digital stardom. Beginning with an in-depth look at a New York Times exposé (February 2024), we unco ... Show More
1h 47m
May 2024
Kids, social media and privacy: What to know before you post
Many parents share photos and videos of their babies and children on social media. But there are potential dangers to constantly posting about your kid online, says Leah Plunkett, a faculty member of Harvard Law School who specializes in children, family law and technology. This ... Show More
23m 51s
Nov 2017
The Butterfly Effect Ep. 4: Children
<p>What are the consequences of children's unlimited access to free, easily accessible porn? Meet a mom who thinks 13 is too young to tell her daughter what she does for a living – until her daughter makes a discovery online. Then, Jon travels to Oklahoma, where one young man's r ... Show More
29m 50s
Oct 2022
How Unhealthy Is Social Media For Kids?
In this special crossover episode with Betches Moms and Oversharing, hosts Jordana Abraham and Dr Naomi Bernstein talk all about parenthood, changing social dynamics, and how long we should wait before exposing kids to social media. From TikTok to Instagram (and everything in bet ... Show More
27m 27s