Today’s kids are growing up online, and parenting hasn’t kept pace. In this episode, Betsy Bozdech from Common Sense Media unpacks the real challenges of raising digital natives. From screen time to AI, the conversation dives into what families need to know but rarely talk about. If you think tech is the problem, think again.
What to expect in this episode:
- Why technology is not just a distraction, but a lifeline for today’s kids
- How digital life blends with real life for digital natives
- What parents need to understand before removing screens as punishment
- Why modeling healthy tech habits is more powerful than strict rules
- How to build trust and safety around online exposure, even when kids see things too soon
About Betsy Bozdech, MSJ
Betsy is the editorial director and head of ratings and reviews at Common Sense Media, where she’s spent nearly two decades helping families navigate the digital world with clarity and confidence. With a background in both parenting and entertainment media, she brings a unique lens to evaluating content and guiding parents through today’s complex tech landscape. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Betsy’s career has included roles at BabyCenter, Reel.com, AOL’s Digital City, and Netflix. She has also served as a film festival juror, Comic-Con panel moderator, and is a member of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists.
Connect with Betsy
- Website: Common Sense Media
- LinkedIn: Betsy Bozdech
- Instagram: @betsyboz
- Bluesky: Betsy Bozdech
- Thread: @betsyboz
Related Links:
- Tech Overwhelm & The Metaverse
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-050-tech-overwhelm-the-metaverse/id1565976964?i=1000554934192 - Teaching Kids To Be Responsible With Technology
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-067-teaching-kids-to-be-responsible-with-technology/id1565976964?i=1000570541922
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