Episodes

  • Cyber Expert Fareedah Shaheed: Predators & Online Grooming

    Cyber Expert Fareedah Shaheed: Predators & Online Grooming
    Apr 29 2026
    If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your kids about online safety without scaring them or pushing them away, this episode is for you. In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with Fareedah Shaheed (CyberFareedah), a cybersecurity expert, educator, and survivor of online grooming, to unpack what’s actually happening behind the screens our kids use every day. Drawing from her lived experience and professional background, Fareedah breaks down how online predators operate today, where they show up, how they build trust, and why the way we’ve traditionally taught kids about “strangers online” is no longer effective. Together, they explore: The real mechanics of grooming (and why it often feels “normal” to kids) The subtle red flags parents are most likely to miss Why connection- not control- is the strongest form of protection How disconnection and vulnerability make children more susceptible The critical shift from reactive parenting to proactive, relationship-based safety Fareedah also introduces her SAFE Method, a framework built on Safe Spaces, Accountability, Fun, and Empathy - offering parents a practical, human-first approach to protecting kids online that goes far beyond apps, settings, or screen time limits. This episode is a powerful reminder that while technology is constantly evolving, the most effective tool we have to keep our kids safe hasn’t changed: our relationship with them. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Cyber Fareedah (01:45) Understanding Online Predators (08:41) The Dynamics of Grooming (15:56) Recognizing Vulnerabilities and Warning Signs (29:28) Recognizing Red Flags in Children (30:12) Creating Safe Spaces for Communication (32:03) Open Conversations vs. Interrogation (33:15) Monitoring Digital Activity: Pros and Cons (34:14) Understanding Gaming vs. Social Media Risks (37:50) The Collaborative Nature of Gaming (40:31) Parental Monitoring: Balancing Trust and Safety (42:40) The Importance of Proactive Conversations (48:04) The SAFE Method for Online Safety (51:11) Building Empathy and Connection with Kids (55:47) Empowering Parents in the Digital Age Resources https://cyberfareedah.com ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyberfareedah⁠ Free Resource Library (guides for parents): https://cyberfareedah.com/resources SAFE Method Overview: https://cyberfareedah.com/safe-method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Screen Time, Social Media & Kids with Cat & Nat

    Screen Time, Social Media & Kids with Cat & Nat
    Apr 22 2026
    Parenting has changed - and there’s no universal guidebook for raising kids in a world of smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity. In this episode of Parents Uncharted, I sit down with Cat & Nat; the creators of The Common Parent and the Screen Sense Guide. We talk about what modern parenting actually looks like when your kids are growing up online. Because here’s the reality: their kids have phones. And instead of pushing for complete abstinence, their approach is rooted in delay, intentional introduction, and ongoing management - meeting families where they are, without telling parents there’s only one “right” way to do this. From screen time battles to social media pressure, we unpack how technology is shaping our kids and what we can actually do about it. We get into the evolution of platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and even Pinterest and why some may be impacting kids in ways parents aren’t fully seeing. This is a candid, practical conversation about: Setting realistic screen time boundaries (that actually stick) Teaching digital literacy and critical thinking Navigating influencer culture and kids’ online identities Balancing privacy, independence, and safety Using tools like the Screen Sense Guide to better support kids online We also talk about the pressure parents feel to “get it right” and why connection, communication, and consistency matter more than perfection. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise grounded, resilient kids in a digital world without extremes, this episode is for you. Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted (00:00) Parenting Teens in a Digital World (01:42) Technology & Modern Parenting Challenges (04:13) How Social Media Has Changed for Kids (08:27) Why Digital Literacy Matters More Than Ever (11:53) Talking to Kids About Social Media (16:13) Screen Time Boundaries That Work (19:51) Sleep, Devices & Healthy Habits (22:43) What Parents Need to Know (But Don’t) (24:50) Kids’ Relationships With Technology (26:42) Setting Boundaries That Stick (27:54) Influencer Culture & Kids Online (28:27) When Kids Become Content (33:43) Understanding Today’s Platforms (35:55) Why Parents Need Better Insight Tools (38:41) The Reality of Parenting in 2026 (42:47) Teaching Digital Responsibility (48:18) What the Future of Parenting Looks Like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Tradwife Influencers: The Performance of Motherhood (And Why It’s Hurting Women)

    Tradwife Influencers: The Performance of Motherhood (And Why It’s Hurting Women)
    Apr 15 2026
    This Episode is brought to you by presenting partner, Proton. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start by reserving a Proton Mail email for them by going to ⁠⁠proton.me/momuncharted ⁠⁠and share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way. What are we really being sold when we scroll? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with journalist, author, and Under the Influence podcast host Jo Piazza to unpack the rise of tradwife culture, influencer marketing, and the curated version of motherhood flooding social media. Together, they explore how online content blurs the line between reality and performance- where “authentic” motherhood is often a highly produced brand designed to sell products, lifestyles, and ideologies. From Ballerina Farm to Nara Smith, this conversation dives into: The business behind the tradwife aesthetic Why influencers “strip the labor” out of motherhood The rise of “de-influencing” (that’s still influencing) How social media shapes young girls’ views of femininity, work, and identity The growing need for media literacy- for both parents and kids Jo also shares why this content can be especially harmful for the next generation- and how parents can start having more honest, informed conversations at home. This is a powerful, eye-opening episode about the pressure, performance, and profit behind modern motherhood online- and what it means for the future of our kids. Note: Since recording this episode, I’ve learned that the term “Mormon” is considered outdated and can be offensive to some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I used this term during the conversation, and I’m sharing this note as a commitment to being more informed and respectful in my language moving forward. Resources Jo Piazza Website Jo Piazza Substack Jo Piazza Podcast Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Joe Piazza and Her Work (03:07) The Burden of Modern Motherhood (05:46) Understanding the Tradwife Phenomenon (08:40) Ballerina Farm: The Brand Behind the Aesthetic (11:55) The Reality Behind Influencer Lives (14:12) The Rise of De-Influencing (17:19) Navigating Consumerism in the Digital Age (19:58) The Future of Influencing and Media Literacy (24:02) Navigating Digital Boundaries (24:47) The Impact of Social Media on Motherhood (27:35) Media Literacy and Postpartum Representation (30:24) The Influence of Tradwives on Young Women (33:34) Radicalization of Young Women Online (37:22) The Role of Influencers in Social Responsibility (40:03) Raising Media Literate Children (42:56) The Future of Influencer Culture Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Like, Follow, Subscribe: Investigating the Child Influencer Industry with Fortesa Latifi

    Like, Follow, Subscribe: Investigating the Child Influencer Industry with Fortesa Latifi
    Apr 8 2026
    What’s really happening behind the scenes of family vlogging, momfluencers, and kidfluencers? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with journalist and author Fortesa Latifi to unpack what she uncovered while researching her new book, “Like, Follow, Subscribe” From viral “day in the life” videos to deeply personal moments shared online, this conversation goes beyond the curated feeds- and into the real experiences of the children growing up on camera and the thought process of the parents behind the camera. Drawing on interviews with influencers, researchers, and even the kids themselves, Fortesa reveals the ethical gray areas, financial incentives, and emotional realities shaping today’s billion-dollar influencer industry. Because behind every viral moment… there’s a real child living it. More About Fortesa Latifi: Fortesa Latifi is a journalist based in Los Angeles. She is the author of LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE: Influencer Kids & The Cost of A Childhood Online; a searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood internet fame. Like, Follow, Subscribe is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content. She has also been published in Rolling Stone, The Cut, The New York TImes, and more. https://www.fortesalatifi.com/ ⁠Like, Follow, Subscribe by Fortesa Latifi This Episode is brought to you by presenting partner, Proton. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start by reserving a Proton Mail email for them by going to ⁠proton.me/momuncharted ⁠and share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way. Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted (00:00) Exploring Family Vlogging and Kidfluencers (02:01) The Journey of Writing a Book on Influencers (04:15) Conversations with Influencers: Reactions and Insights (06:03) The Family Fun Pack: A Case Study in Vlogging (08:35) The Controversy of Wren Eleanor and Online Privacy (09:49) The Permanence of Online Content and Its Implications (11:48) Regulations and the Future of Child Influencers (14:22) Surprising Revelations from Influencer Interviews (16:44) The Ethics of Content Creation: Kids in Distress (19:18) The Impact of Vlogging on Children's Identity (22:23) Mormon Mom Influencers: A Cultural Phenomenon (29:49) The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (32:36) Ballerina Farm: The Influencer Phenomenon (36:12) The Reddit Snark Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Do Not Post: How to Set Digital Boundaries with Family & Friends

    Do Not Post: How to Set Digital Boundaries with Family & Friends
    Apr 1 2026
    This Episode is brought to you by presenting partner, Proton and their Born Private Campaign, which allows parents to reserve a private email address for their child before they’re even online- offering a way to give children a more protected digital starting point, before tracking and profiling begin. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start by reserving a Proton Mail email for just $1 at ⁠proton.me/momuncharted ⁠and share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way. How do you tell family and friends not to post your child online without damaging relationships? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, host Sarah Adams breaks down exactly how to have one of the most uncomfortable- but increasingly necessary - conversations in modern parenting: setting a “no posting” boundary for your kids. Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or rethinking how much you share online in 2026, this episode will help you navigate the reality that your child’s digital footprint starts early- and often without their consent. Sarah gives helpful tips on how to approach family members (especially grandparents), and the exact language you can use to set clear, respectful boundaries. Because this isn’t just about social media anymore- it’s about privacy, data, AI, and your child’s digital identity. Resources Learn more about sharenting and get resources at: https://kidsarenotcontent.com Listen to last week’s episode with Andy from The Secure Dad for a deeper dive into children’s online privacy Learn more about privacy-first tools like Proton and their “Born Private” campaign: proton.me/momuncharted Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted⁠ Chapters (00:00) Introduction: The Growing Concern of Sharing Kids Online (00:05) Why Parents Are Reconsidering Sharing Children's Images (01:45) Common Challenges in Family Conversations About Privacy (02:46) Generational Gaps and Differing Perspectives on Sharing (04:28) The Power of 'I' Statements in Boundary Setting (05:56) Research and Data on Children's Digital Footprint Risks (07:31) Tools and Strategies for Respectful Boundaries (09:17) The Proton Born Private Campaign: A Privacy-First Solution (10:55) The Importance of Proactive Conversations for New Parents (13:03) The Long-Term Impact of Digital Identity and Privacy (14:46) How to Handle Non-Respectful Sharing After Boundaries Are Set (16:25) Resources and Scripts for Navigating Family Discussions (18:10) Changing Norms and Moving Toward Privacy-Conscious Parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The Secure Dad: Protecting Children’s Privacy Online

    The Secure Dad: Protecting Children’s Privacy Online
    Mar 25 2026
    This Episode is brought to you by presenting partner, Proton. This episode is sponsored by Proton Mail and their Born Private Campaign, which allows parents to reserve a private email address for their child before they’re even online- offering a way to give children a more protected digital starting point, before tracking and profiling begin. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start by reserving a Proton Mail email for just $1 at proton.me/momuncharted and share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way. What does it actually mean to keep our children safe in a digital world- and are we doing enough to protect their right to privacy? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with Andy Murphy, also known as The Secure Dad, to break down the realities of raising kids in an increasingly connected world. Together, they explore how children are building digital identities earlier than ever before- often without their knowledge or consent- and why that matters more than many parents realize. From online footprints and data collection to the hidden risks within Big Tech ecosystems, this conversation unpacks how children’s information is tracked, stored, and potentially used over time. Andy helps decode the terms parents hear every day- including VPNs, digital IDs, and data brokers- and explains what they actually mean for families trying to protect their children online. At the heart of this discussion is a bigger question: do children have a right to privacy from the very beginning - and what does it look like to honor that in a digital-first world? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of technology or unsure how to safeguard your child’s digital life, this episode offers both clarity and practical steps to help you take back control. More About Andy Murphy: Andy Murphy is the founder of The Secure Dad, a platform dedicated to helping parents protect their families in an increasingly complex world. Since 2016, he has equipped thousands of families with practical, real-world strategies for home, digital, and everyday safety. Andy Murphy is also the host of The Secure Family Podcast and author of Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide, where he breaks down security into simple, actionable steps parents can confidently implement. Website Instagram Podcast Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Chapters (00:00) Navigating the Digital Landscape for Parents (05:11) Understanding Digital Identity and Footprints (10:37) The Importance of Digital Privacy and Security (14:33) The Role of Big Tech in Children's Data (18:22) Parental Control and Guidance in the Digital Age (24:10) Key Digital Terms Every Parent Should Know (29:31) Understanding VPNs: A Double-Edged Sword (32:18) Teens and VPNs: Circumventing Restrictions (33:51) Digital IDs and Facial Recognition: A Security Concern (39:15) The Data Broker Industry: What Parents Need to Know (43:16) The Importance of Privacy: Why It Matters (45:36) Protecting Children's Privacy: A Parental Responsibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Therapist Tessa Stuckey: Mental Health, Screens & Our Sons

    Therapist Tessa Stuckey: Mental Health, Screens & Our Sons
    Mar 18 2026
    What are therapists seeing behind closed doors when it comes to boys, screens, and the internet? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with licensed therapist, parenting coach, and founder of Project LookUp, Tessa Stuckey, to talk about the growing impact of digital culture on young people’s mental health. Drawing from years of working directly with teens and families, Tessa shares what she began noticing in her therapy practice long before the conversation went mainstream: rising anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles often connected to excessive screen use and the pressures of life online. Together, Sarah and Tessa explore the real influence of social media, AI, and digital culture on child development- including the growing concerns around boys, online pornography, and how algorithm-driven platforms are shaping behavior, expectations, and identity. They also discuss how parents can begin setting healthier digital boundaries at home, have honest conversations about difficult online topics, and help their children build resilience, confidence, and real-world social skills in a screen-saturated world. This Episode is brought to you by presenting partner, Proton. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start by reserving a Proton Mail email for them by going to ⁠⁠⁠proton.me/momuncharted⁠ ⁠⁠and share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way. Resources: https://www.tessastuckey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/projectlkup/ https://www.projectlkup.org/ Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Dr. Carrie Mackensen: The Hidden Impact of Smartphones on Parent-Child Connection

    Dr. Carrie Mackensen: The Hidden Impact of Smartphones on Parent-Child Connection
    Mar 11 2026
    How do phones and constant digital distractions affect our relationships with our kids? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah Adams sits down with Dr. Carrie Mackensen to explore technoference- the interruptions in parent-child interactions caused by smartphones, notifications, and screen use. While these moments can seem small, research shows they may influence children’s emotional development, attachment, and sense of connection with caregivers. Dr. Carrie explains the science behind attention and bonding, including insights from the Still Face Experiment, a well-known study showing how quickly children respond when a caregiver becomes emotionally unavailable. The findings offer a powerful lens for understanding how everyday device distractions can impact developing relationships. We also talk about the pressure many parents feel around screen time and parenting, why guilt isn’t helpful, and practical ways families can create healthier technology habits at home. Finally, we discuss the growing presence of AI in children’s lives and why ongoing conversations about technology between parents and kids are more important than ever. In this episode, we discuss: What technoference is and how phones interrupt parent-child interaction The impact of screen time and digital distraction on child development What the Still Face Experiment reveals about attachment and presence How parents can reduce device interruptions without shame or guilt Why intentional technology habits matter as AI and digital tools become part of childhood If you’re navigating parenting in the digital age, this episode offers research-backed insight and practical strategies to help you stay connected with your kids in a screen-saturated world. More About Dr. Carrie Mackensen: Dr. Carrie Mackensen is a clinical psychologist, parent coach, and founder of Successful Parent. With over 25 years of experience, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Clinical Director of addiction and behavioral treatment programs, she specializes in depth psychology, attachment theory, and interpersonal neurobiology, the science of how relationships shape the developing brain. She serves on ScreenStrong's Medical Advisory Board and is author of the forthcoming Digitally Dysregulated: How Screens Hijack Kids' Brains and What Parents Can Do About It (2026). Most importantly, she's a mom to two boys so she gets it! Resources: Successful Parent Website: https://successfulparent.com Newsletter Signup: https://successfulparent.com/newsletter Instagram Profile: https://instagram.com/successful_parent Upcoming Digitally Dysregulated Book: https://successfulparent.com/digitally-dysregulated Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted (00:00) Introduction to Technoference (05:21) Navigating Screen Time as Parents (10:48) Understanding Technoference (15:51) The Still Face Experiment and Its Implications (25:33) The Long-Term Effects of Screen Time on Development (29:17) Understanding Digital Parenting and Attachment (31:58) Overcoming Parent Guilt in a Digital Age (37:08) Practical Steps for Reducing Screen Time (41:52) Navigating AI and Technology with Kids (52:39) The Importance of Open Communication with Children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins