The Tech Translator with Parent ProTech
The Tech Translator with Parent ProTech
Podcast Description
Tech moves fast. We decode the apps, trends, and digital chaos so parents don’t feel left behind and students don’t have to navigate it all alone.
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This podcast explores themes related to technology and youth, including the impact of social media on mental health, strategies for managing smartphone usage among students, and innovative digital wellness practices. For example, episodes delve into how social media is reshaping teen depression with insights from experts like Dr. Meredith Gansner, and provide actionable tips for tech use in educational settings based on discussions with Harvard students.

Tech moves fast. We decode the apps, trends, and digital chaos so parents don’t feel left behind and students don’t have to navigate it all alone.
What if raising tech-savvy kids didn’t have to be scary?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tracy Elizabeth, a developmental psychologist and former TikTok family safety leader, Netflix ratings director, and Harvard researcher to unpack what it really takes to raise digital-ready kids in today’s world.In this episode of The Tech Translator Podcast by Parent ProTech, you’ll hear:- Why fear-based parenting around tech doesn’t work- How platforms decide what’s “PG-13”- The difference between active and passive screen time (and why it matters)- How to train your child’s algorithm- Why your child isn’t ready for a smartphone until you’ve had a few essential conversations- How to use a “yes – and” approach to teach healthy digital habitsIf you’re a parent, educator, or leader navigating kids’ screen time or social media, this episode will show you how to replace fear with confidence and raise digital-ready kids.Raise Digital-Ready Kids | ex-TikTok • Netflix • Harvard Expert

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