Big Mama's House Podcast
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -** Big Mama’s House Podcast - a podcast for teens is written and hosted by Jesse Weinberger (Internet Safety Speaker for Schools)
This podcast for teens covers digital & social media issues, true crime (tech based), the latest mental health discoveries, as well as topics exploring the immense amounts of pressure impacting teens. Expect to laugh along with the host and guest co-hosts while learning something new.
Big Mama's House Podcast - a podcast for teens is also the perfect resource for parents, schools, and anyone who cares about teenagers.
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Episodes
Pings, Games, & Princess Frosty Face
February 19, 2024 18:32 - 30 minutes - 306 MBWhat can we ALL do to reduce device time? (Parents too!) Strategies to reduce phone pickups via using Do Not Disturb and using gamification (kids v parents) to see who can use their devices for the least amount of time. We also debate the usefulness of Apple Watches (Big Mama is NOT convinced). Co-host: Big Mama's cousin George How to reduce phone pickups Stupid trivia activity usage stats Apple Watch - yes or no How George's children became vicious CandyLand players. What's up, Princes...
496 Pickups aka Parents Overusing Devices
February 04, 2024 00:53 - 22 minutes - 227 MBIf you're sick of getting yelled at about your phone use, but your parents are doing the same things, this episode will give you some strategies in how you can confront your parents (in a good way) about your THEIR device overuse. Also: download the Teen Family Contract to give to your parents. Co-host: Big Mama's cousin George We know that most adults are just as addicted to their devices as their children. The rule at the dinner table is no phones - but somehow dad or mom have theirs...
Pilot: Moist dudes in basements & parents who don't pay attention
February 03, 2024 20:55 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBA new season, a new beginning. Too many parents either don't engage or don't believe that their teens (and elementary school kids) are suffering. That’s why Season 2 of my podcast, and all future seasons will be focused directly to the students - to teenagers. If we’re going to make even the slightest dent in digital safety we need help from a population who doesn’t need to be “convinced” that there’s a problem in the first place. Kids - make your parents listen to this episode. Here's wh...
Education during COVID: Is Zoom Safe for Kids and Schools? - FANS ONLY
June 28, 2020 00:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TRUE CRIME: How online teen love turned into a quadruple homicide
June 13, 2020 01:05 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBShow: Web of Lies Network: Investigation Discovery Season 1: Episode 6 Farmville Horror Premiered 2/12/2014 https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/web-of-lies/full-episodes/farmville-horror Bay Area suspect allegedly bludgeoned victims https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Bay-Area-suspect-allegedly-bludgeoned-victims-3217121.php Quadruple-murder suspect’s sister has received death threats over Virginia slayings https://www.mercurynews.com/2009/09/25/quadruple-murder-suspects-...
Kids, Mental Health, & Devices : increased device time equals diminished mental health
June 07, 2020 00:34 - 31 minutes - 29 MBLiner Notes How the pandemic has disrupted our routines, and how the lack of routine impacts children. Listen to episode #1…. Jean Twenge website Monitoring the Future Survey – website The UnLonely Project - website Adam Leventhal – psychologist at USC To learn more about Internet Safety, go to the START HERE document where you can watch videos, download resources and more. To learn more about joining the Big Mama’s House Fan Club go to www.Patreon.com/BigMamasHouse ---------------...
Part Two: When Schools Overshare - A Principal's Perspective
May 30, 2020 18:49 - 39 minutes - 36 MBJust for members of the Big Mama's House Fan Club. Use this link to download the three page cheat sheet made specifically for this episode - including minute-by-minute breakdown of the episode as well as internet safety tips and tricks checklists for both parents and schools. Episode Highlights The impact of the pandemic on schools and educators How schools are accidentally putting children at risk via social media Best practices for schools using Facebook and Twitter Mental health ...
Part One: When Schools Overshare – COPPA Law and Your Child’s Privacy
May 16, 2020 19:22 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEpisode Highlights In an effort to increase student and community engagement, schools may accidentally be putting student’s privacy and data at risk when using social media and livestreaming apps. In this internet safety podcast you will hear the hardest part of travelling all over the US to work as an Internet Safety Speaker for schools why Big Mama thinks that Guidance Counselors are the unsung heroes of all K-12 buildings why you’re a chump if you buy $100 yoga pants the reality of ...
Season 1 : Bonus Episode 1: TRUE CRIME - 13yo Virginia girl murdered by a college student she met online
May 10, 2020 15:27 - 28 minutes - 143 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In 2016 a 13 year old girl from Virginia thought that the older boy, a college student she met online, who attended a well-respected university, was her boyfriend. They first chatted for months on social media including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and the now shut down Kik. They met in person only twice, and she never came home from their second date. She was found, murdered, 4 days later dumped on the side of the road. SOURCES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Season 1 : Bonus Episode 1: TRUE CRIME - 13yo Virginia girl murdered by a college student she met online
May 10, 2020 04:10 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBSOURCES “Blacksburg Police Department.” Blacksburg Police Department Added a New... - Blacksburg Police Department, www.facebook.com/BlacksburgVaPolice/photos/a.691847557506022/1154557277901712/. “Blacksburg Police Department.” Blacksburg Police Department Added a New... - Blacksburg Police Department, www.facebook.com/BlacksburgVaPolice/photos/a.691847557506022/1154557277901712/. Butterworth, Heather, and Rachel Lucas. “GPS Data, Surveillance Photos Shown to Jury in Eisenhauer M...
Young kids are sexting and watching porn aka: Don’t dress up like a seal if you’re going surfing
May 04, 2020 01:11 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode, we will cover the following: Having THE TALK with your children Understanding the fact that kids are now starting to watch porn at 8 years old, porn addiction now begins at 11 years old, that children are not allowed to have any social media under the age of 13 per Federal guidelines (COPPA) Child brain development and impulse control Having a “good kid” is irrelevant Checklist of questions for parents Interview with Susan Moran, Esq - Criminal defense attorney - cove...
Season 01 : Episode 03 : Young kids are sexting and watching porn aka: Don’t dress up like a seal if you’re going surfing
May 04, 2020 01:11 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode, we will cover the following: Having THE TALK with your children Understanding the fact that kids are now starting to watch porn at 8 years old, porn addiction now begins at 11 years old, that children are not allowed to have any social media under the age of 13 per Federal guidelines (COPPA) Child brain development and impulse control Having a “good kid” is irrelevant Checklist of questions for parents Interview with Susan Moran, Esq - Criminal defense attorn...
Staying Sane – Digital parenting during a pandemic
April 25, 2020 21:37 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBResources If you’re a member of the Big Mama’s House Fan Club, go to the channel to see an extended version of the episode highlights with a full index of contents To learn more about Internet Safety, go to the START HERE document where you can watch videos, download resources and more. -------------------------------------------------------- Sources Verizon Smart Family App Live streaming shows mentioned This Is Us Vampire Diaries Gilmour Girls Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up All Ameri...
Three easy tech tips for digital parenting during Coronavirus
April 25, 2020 20:05 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBResources - If you’re a member of the Big Mama’s House Fan Club, go to the channel to download the PDF Cheat Sheet specifically for this episode which includes: a checklist, full transcript, sources, and more To learn more about Internet Safety, go to the START HERE document where you can watch videos, download resources and more. -------------------------------------------------------- Sources Student survey responses data Weinberger, Jesse “Internet Safety & Digital Parenting: Yo...
PILOT: What is Big Mama's House Podcast?
April 14, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBEpisode Highlights Digital parenting can be overwhelming – it’s not just you. How to make an “Anger Smoothie” (spoiler: one kitchen blender + your kid’s gaming controller) Why this podcast? Nobody cares what you had for dinner. Put your phone down. Prevention is better than repair. At what age should I give my kid a smartphone? You can control what happens in your own house. The two things that your kids wish that you knew. Over 40-year-old selfies are sad. Resources & othe...