From digital dilemmas like managing screen time and the effects of social media, to new apps and devices that can make parenting easier (or at least more fun), family tech expert Rebecca Levey, along with tech reporter Andrea Smith and blogger Amy Oztan, explore the ups and downs of parenting in the digital age. Join them every week on Parenting Bytes where they will discuss the latest tech, gadgets, apps, and issues around raising the digital generation - and maybe learn something even your ...
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How you and your kids can help stop Asian hate - Episode 249
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After the Atlanta shootings, Chinese-American blogger, teacher, and tech expert Leticia Barr published a hugely helpful article about concrete steps people can take now to help stop Asian hate, and we're so grateful that she's on our show, with her teen daughter Emily, to talk about what it's been like for them in this scary environment, and what w…
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Encore Episode: The Scholarship System – college scholarship advice from an expert!
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Are you a parent wondering which college scholarships are legit and which are scams? How do you get a scholarship to college without spending hours and hours on applications? We've got an expert on the show, the founder of The Scholarship System, who figured it out for herself and funded her entire college experience with scholarships! You can see …
Are you at your breaking point? The NY Times thought so, and let moms vent by calling in to a phone line where they could rant, complain, or just scream. They also followed three moms in different situations who are, frankly, not doing well. But they did also offer up some advice on how to get a better grip, so that's something. You can see the Tim…
Thanks to lockdowns and Zoom school, kids are spending an unprecedented amount of time on screens. So how do you handle screen time rules when those screens might be your kid's only connection to the outside world? You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Sub…
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Forget resolutions, we've got New Year's Intentions! - Episode 246
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New Year's resolutions are kind of dumb. They're difficult to stick to, because if you mess up and break them, it's easy to give up until next year! Instead, we have intentions for 2021, which are much more forgiving. [EPISODE SUMMARY FROM ABOVE] You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive trans…
The Constitution is referenced a lot, especially when arguing on Facebook about the Supreme Court. But how well do you understand it? We're talking with author and professor Katie Kennedy about her new book, The Constitution Decoded. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the …
Have you finished your holiday shopping? We have tons of great last-minute gift ideas that can truly be done right before the holiday, or even on the holiday in most cases!저자 Andrea Smith, Rebecca Levey
Just like the rest of this strange year, the December holidays are going to be different. Cookies will be mailed instead of laid out on a buffet table. Dinners will be intimate and safe. And to help us adjust, Melissa Clark is giving us her best tips! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive …
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How to raise resilient kids, even in a pandemic - Episode 244
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Resilient kids don't just come out that way! We can help them get through tough times in a way that makes them even stronger. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on Apple Podcasts? Never miss an episode! …
This is going to be a sad Thanksgiving for a lot of people, including us. We're talking about what we usually do for Thanksgiving, and what we're doing this year instead, and how you can make this Thanksgiving more bearable. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire ep…
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What should be on your Black Friday pandemic shopping list? - Episode 242
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Michael Bonebright from DealNews.com is joining us once again for a Black Friday Deals episode, where he shares his expertise on holiday shopping during a pandemic. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on …
The Constitution is referenced a lot, especially when arguing on Facebook about the Supreme Court. But how well do you understand it? We're talking with author and professor Katie Kennedy about her new book, The Constitution Decoded. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the …
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Why audiobooks are really great for kids (and adults!) right now - Episode 240
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There are so many great reasons to listen to audiobooks, and we sat down with Abby West, an Editorial Director at Audible, to talk about some exciting things happening right now in the world of audiobooks, plus some original programming from Audible! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive t…
It's almost Halloween, and since nothing is normal this year, nobody quite knows what to do about trick-or-treating. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on Apple Podcasts? Never miss an episode! Are you f…
It's election season. We're still in lockdown. We needed a break from the doom and gloom, so it's an entire episode filled with happy things to do during quarantine! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on…
Do you want to learn a language, but think you're too old? Are you looking for language apps for your kids? We talked with an expert at Duolingo, and she gave us some great tips for learning a new language, no matter what method you use! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of …
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Virtual school: how to set your kids up for success without driving yourself crazy - Episode 236
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With many districts turning to virtual school or a blended in-person/online school model, this school year is going to be very different for most families, so we turned to someone whose kids have been through just about every kind of home and in-person school there is. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, pl…
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Encore Episode: How to give your kids money, with Kelly Whalen
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Rebecca and Amy are in the studio today and have a special call-in guest, Kelly Whalen from TheCentsibleLife.com, to talk about how to give your kids money.저자 Rebecca Levey, Amy Oztan
Teaching kids to drive can be super stressful, so we've got tips for you from a safety engineer! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on Apple Podcasts? Never miss an episode! Are you following us on Faceb…
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Encore Episode: Fake news and what you can do about it, with Michelle Ciulla Lipkin
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Even though we're a year out from the next presidential election, "fake news" is already in the news, whether it's Russia trying to sway low-information voters, Facebook allowing political ads with blatant lies in them, or how our own president should be covered from a news standpoint. We've brought in an expert to tell us what we can do to make su…
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Hot toys for locking down, social distancing, and having fun with your family, from an expert at The Toy Insider! - Episode 234
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It's so important right now to find ways for kids to have safe fun, and our guest has tons of great options!! Laurie Schacht from The Toy Insider told us all about her favorite outside toys, Zoom games, and family games. So if you're running out of things for your kids to do, we've got plenty of hot toys for you! You can go to the Parenting Bytes w…
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Encore Episode: Media Literacy: We Need To Teach Our Kids How To Tell When News Is Fake
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We first posted this episode shortly after the 2016 election, and it's amazing (and scary) just how relevant it still is today, especially regarding Facebook. In fact, if you remove the references to the president-elect, we could have recorded the interview today. Our guest, Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, of the National Association for Media Literacy Edu…
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How to start homeschooling, with Issa Mas and the Homeschool Starter Set - Episode 233
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When Issa Mas wanted to take her son out of school and have him learn at home, she got overwhelmed figuring out how to start homeschooling. Now that she's sorted it out, she's here to discuss getting started, what impact it will have on your day, and how to make homeschool work for both you and your child. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website …
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Encore Episode: Simple Parenting Tips with Asha Dornfest
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Are you looking for some simple ways to make parenting easier? Asha Dornfest's book, Parent Hacks, is as useful today as when it was published four years ago! Based on tips from her popular website of the same name, the book is full of practical hacks to save time and sanity. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on Apple Podcasts? Neve…
2020 is a Census year, and even though filling out the Census form is one of the most important things you can do for your community, a lot of people don't understand just how vital it is. Teaching kids about it is a great way to spread the word, and the U.S. Census Bureau has tons of resources for parents and teachers! You can go to the Parenting …