Growing Up With Tech
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs a parent and a bit of a tech geek myself, I’ve instilled an interest in different technology with my kids as they have grown up. From seeing how they used an iPad as a toddler, to teaching them about online safety with social media and online gaming it’s been interesting to see how kids grow up with tech.
There are so many different ways technology can have an impact on a child’s life - both good and bad. Join me as we talk about different issues related to technology and kids. As a parent, we have a role in guiding how our kids use technology and we’ll cover different topics so that you, as a parent, are better equipped to make your own decisions. We’ll also have discussions about issues that our children face, as they grow up in this digital age, so that they can experience, learn, become creative and possibly find their own passion through a hobby or future career.
Topics May Include Online Safety, Social Media, Learning With Tech, Tech In The Home, Product Reviews, Psychology Of Technology, Inspiring “Good” With Tech & Dealing With The “Bad” Impacts Of Tech Time.
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Episodes
Understanding Crypto & NFTs with Jamie McMahon & Alexia Sabau From CBC Kids
July 18, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBNFTs - What are they? Do my kids need to know about Crypto? Is this just a new fad or a new trend in digital collectables that are the future? How do Crypto and NFTs come into play with online gaming? These are just a few things we tackle in this episode of The Growing Up With Tech Show. In this episode, I'm joined by not one, but two guests. Jamie McMahon and Alexia Sabow from CBC Kids. This podcast topic is one that took me a while to find guests to come on and speak about so I’m really...
Virtual Reality, Tech Addiction & The Psychology Of Tech With Georgia Dow
March 23, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB#018 - Have you ever wondered how Virtual Reality can affect kids? Is too much gaming bad? How do you deal with tech addiction? How can we help our kids become more present in everyday social experiences? We cover all this and a whole lot more on this episode of Growing Up With Tech. I have to admit this was one of my favourite conversations yet and I think a lot of parents will take a lot away from this episode featuring Anxiety & Depression Specialist, Licensed Psychotherapist, Georgia Dow...
Talking Tech With Parenting Expert Alyson Schafer
March 08, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB#017 - Alyson Schafer is a family counsellor, TV personality, columnist, spokesperson, educator and consultant - she is known as “one of Canada’s leading parenting experts”. In this episode, we talk about attention spans in kids and if we should be concerned about the impact short-form content will play on their attention span as they grow up. We also talk about parents' control of tech, monitoring time on tech, and we discuss tech use time in the summer. Join us for these topics and much ...
Getting To Know Vex Robotics with Jason McKenna – Part 2
February 08, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB#016 - Do your kids like building things? Are you kids into gadgets, circuits and learning how things work? Maybe you want to see if they would be into coding...Robotics may be a great fit. In this second episode of the interview series, I interview the Director, Global Educational Strategy, Jason McKenna, of Vex Robotics. We discuss how the company got started and learn the background about the company which expands across small stem robotic kits, to full educational programs for schools, ...
Getting To Know Vex Robotics with Jason McKenna - Part 1
January 26, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB#015 - Do your kids like building things? Are you kids into gadgets, circuits and learning how things work? Maybe you want to see if they would be into coding....Robotics may be a great fit. In this episode, I interview the Director, Global Educational Strategy, Jason McKenna, of Vex Robotics. We discuss how the company got started and learn the background about the company which expands across small stem robotic kits, to full educational programs for schools, to global robotics championshi...
Financial Literacy For Kids With Gaurav Kapoor from Mydoh
November 30, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBTeaching kids about banking, finances, savings and more isn't easy. Even the values of an allowance and earning money by doing chores can be challenging. All that is about to get easier with a new app called Mydoh. In this episode, I interview the founder of the app, Gaurav Kapoor. We discuss how this app works, how this digital wallet is different from a traditional bank account, how it easily teaches kids about spending, saving and earning money and a whole lot more. If you have ever fou...
"When Is The Right Time To Give My Child A Cell Phone?" with Kerry Gallagher
November 11, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB#013 - In this episode, Kerry Galagher from Connect Safely, joins us to talk about cell phones for our kids. One of the biggest questions parents have about cell phone use is specifically "when is the right time to give my child a cell phone?" There are lots of great tips we uncovered in this episode and you’ll want to listen right to the end to find out when to give your child a phone, how-to guide them with this new responsibility, and how to deal with various issues that may come out of ...
”When Is The Right Time To Give My Child A Cell Phone?” with Kerry Gallagher
November 11, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB#013 - In this episode, Kerry Galagher from Connect Safely, joins us to talk about cell phones for our kids. One of the biggest questions parents have about cell phone use is specifically "when is the right time to give my child a cell phone?" There are lots of great tips we uncovered in this episode and you’ll want to listen right to the end to find out when to give your child a phone, how-to guide them with this new responsibility, and how to deal with various issues that may come out of ...
Discussions About Your Digital Footprint
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBHave you ever wondered why you are seeing a specific ad on the Internet? Have you ever worried about who is tracking what you do online? In this episode of Growing Up With Tech, we'll discuss what a Digital Footprint is and why having a discussion with your kids about their online activity can bring awareness to what is, or is not being tracked and why that may important. You may have heard the saying "what happens on the Internet, stays on the Internet" - well, we'll discuss why this is and...
T.A.M.E. Your Tech With Dr. Beverly Pell
September 15, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB#011 - In this episode, I interview Dr. Beverly Pell of Smart Digital Kids for a discussion about tech use with our kids and her approach to T.A.M.E Your Tech. We discussed how kids at different ages use technology and how we, as parents, can talk with our kids about their use of tech. More interestingly, we consider the perspective of how parents model our behaviours with tech on our kids and how we sometimes may need to also tame our use of tech. We had a great conversation that I think w...
Tech Use Post Summer. Have Things Changed?
August 19, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MB#010 - As summer comes to an end, and the school year starts will you make changes to the amount of screen time you encourage your kids to have? The summer break is a time where kids often times spend more time outside and less time with tech on a day-to-day basis. So, as the summer comes to an end and kids get back to school do you think your kids will go back to using tech more often? Will you change your rules for screen time? Do you worry about the amount of screen time kids will have du...
Mindfulness with Cynthia Arscott of Goldminds
August 03, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB#009 - In this episode, I interview Cynthia Arscott of Goldminds. Goldminds conducts educational experiences teaching mindfulness & personal development strategies to children. We chat about the types of programs Goldminds runs with kids, how they engage and learn through the programs, why mindfulness is important for kids and how it can affect their mental health. We discuss what to look for in your kids and teens to see if mindfulness might be something to consider, how it can help improv...
Digital Books Vs. Printed Books. What Do Kids Prefer & Why?
July 20, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MB#008 - In this episode of Growing Up With Tech I talk about digital books vs. printed books and the experience I had with my kids as I introduced them to digital books. Hear what they preferred and why. Do you think they will prefer audiobooks, a digital book (think kindle) or will they want the old school printed books? So hit play, listen in and let me know what your kids prefer. Support the show
Sphero - Inspiring The Creators Of Tomorrow
July 07, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB#007 - In this episode, I interview Michelle Acaley from Sphero, an educational product company. Sphero makes remarkably cool, programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform the way kids learn, create, and invent through coding, science, music, and the arts. We discuss the various products available by the company, how kids use them to learn and play, why teachers use both to inspire and engage children and we'll cover which product might be a great fit for your kids. T...
Sphero - Inspiring the Creators of Tomorrow
July 07, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB#007 - In this episode, I interview Michelle Acaley from Sphero, an educational product company. Sphero makes remarkably cool, programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform the way kids learn, create, and invent through coding, science, music, and the arts. We discuss the various products available by the company, how kids use them to learn and play, why teachers use both to inspire and engage children and we'll cover which product might be a great fit for your kids. T...
YouTube & Easy Access To Information
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MB#006 - One of the things I love most about changes that have come with technology is the speed at which we can access information. And one platform that has greatly helped is YouTube. Want to learn something new - say how to fix something, how to play a game, a new recipe....well almost everything is on YouTube. So, how does that affect our kids? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Is it helpful? Has it had a negative effect on our kids or their life? That's what this quick episode of Growin...
Getting Creative With Minecraft
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB#005 – Do your kids play Minecraft? Are you unsure what it’s all about and if it’s an appropriate game for your kids? In this episode, I’ll cover why I think the platform is great for creativity, imagination, spatial learning, and more. I’ll explain what the game is all about, how it can be played, I’ll dive into the good and bad (mostly good), and what this creative game can teach your kids. Is Minecraft safe for kids? I’ll also explain how children can leverage their imagination to not on...
Tips On Eye Care For Kids With Dr. David Black
May 25, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB#004 - Do you wonder if your kids' vision is being affected by screen use? Want to know if blue blockers are good for kids? Does watching a screen before bed really affect how well you can sleep? We'll cover all this and more on Episode 4 of Growing Up With Tech. Dr. David Black joins us to talk about the impact of screens on vision. What did you like most about what he said? Support the show
The Impact Of Social Media On Our Feelings
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB#003 - In this episode of the Growing Up With Tech Podcast I'm going to talk about how social media use can affect our feelings and why it's important to consider the implications and experience this can have with our kids. How can social media platforms impact them? what are social implications and how does it affect their social interactions with their peers? How can we, as parents, be observant and take this opportunity to speak to our kids and raise their awareness of the impact of soc...
How To Setup Parental Controls For IOS And The Apple App Store
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of Growing Up With Tech, I'll discuss how to set up different parental controls and screen time settings in IOS to help you contract what content and the amount of content your kids may have access to with their iPhones, iPads, and more. I'll break down some specific features you want to consider including how to set up restrictions within the app store as well as purchase restrictions to prevent your kids from accidentally spending money on games or game upgrades. More inf...
Welcome To Growing Up With Tech!
April 09, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBAs a parent and a bit of a tech geek myself, I've instilled an interest in different technology with my kids as they have grown up. From seeing how they used an iPad as a toddler, to teaching them about online safety with social media and online gaming it’s been interesting to see how kids grow up with tech. There are so many different ways technology can have an impact on a child's life - both good and bad. Join me as we talk about different issues related to technology and kids. As a pa...