Why is social media so addictive?

Why are horses so big? Why do horses have tails and manes? How do their legs move? Are their bones in their hooves? What do they eat and how do they run and jump? We tackle those questions and more in this episode all about horses. We’ll also learn a little bit more about the uni ... Show More

Volcanoes have been erupting on Earth for BILLIONS of years, and they’re still creating new landscapes today! Volcanoes can seem mysterious and scary, but people all over the world have learned to live in close proximity to active volcanoes. Today we answer questions you’ve sent ... Show More

But Why went somewhere really cool - literally - and we’re taking you along! We visited Sólheimajökull, a glacier in southern Iceland and then talked with University of Iceland glaciologist Guðfinna Aðalgeirsdóttir to discover how glaciers are formed, why they can be different co ... Show More

Is social media turning your kids into digital zombies? You wouldn't believe how much time the average person will spend scrolling their phone in a lifetime, but the effects that endless scrolling is having on today's youth is becoming more and more apparent. Is there anything th ... Show More

Today we have a no B.S. guide to what is happening right now with kids and teens and screens and social media. Joining us is Dr. Alison Yeung, a physician and mom who is giving parents a balanced, data-driven approach to the effects of social media and screens. From the alarming ... Show More

Social media can be a cruel place for adults putting their lives in front of the world to scrutinize. So imagine how crushing it can be for kids just finding their self-worth. The Ellises talk about their resistance to letting their kids have their own social media. Dead ass.See ... Show More

The world has changed. Social media has emerged as arguably the most pervasive discipleship force in the world. It's shaping the way our kids think and behave. Chris Martin, author of The Wolf in Their Pockets, can help us understand the social internet and how to have better con ... Show More

Social media is an extension of yourself and we must start treating it accordingly. Now, more than ever, what we post, how we act, and how we interact online has much deeper permanence and power to either push us forward or hold us back. In a world where online interactions can n ... Show More

Everyone deserves privacy online, even kids. So what happens when parents make entire social media presences built around sharing their kids' most intimate or sensitive moments with the internet?    Sarah Adams uses her TikTok platform Mom Uncharted to explore what she calls "Gen ... Show More

Congress and state legislators are considering laws to restrict teen social media use, and school districts are suing social media companies for harming kids’ mental health. Are parents and policy makers right to be so concerned? Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, of Brown University, talks a ... Show More

Do you struggle with digital consumption, whether you or your children in your home? Listen in and learn what we now know about how technology impacts our children. Click here for the show notes and extra resources.  I’m concerned about technology's effects on our children’s deve ... Show More

Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General warned that social media could pose “profound risk of harm” to young people’s mental health. What makes social media potentially harmful, and whose responsibility is it to protect kids? Reporters Julie Jargon and Jeff Horwitz answer your questi ... Show More