Latest Amy oztan Podcast Episodes
The Scholarship System - college scholarship advice from an expert! - episode 180
Parenting Bytes - March 29, 2019 03:54 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsEpisode 180: The Scholarship System – college scholarship advice from an expert! No matter how old your child is, there's something that you (or they) could be doing right now to get college scholarships. This week's guest, Jocelyn Pearson, figured out how to get six figures in scholarships and...
The best podcasts for kids, teens, and adults - episode 179
Parenting Bytes - March 22, 2019 03:19 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThanks so much to our sponsor, Aftershokz! Are you looking for the best podcasts for your kids, or for yourself? Or maybe something that you can listen to together? We've gathered together a great selection of podcasts for all ages, including lots of podcasts for kids that you just might get ho...
Encore Episode: How to get into your dream school
Parenting Bytes - March 15, 2019 02:42 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn light of the recent college admissions scandal, we're re-running this episode about getting into your dream school.
The Momo Challenge hoax: what you need to know about YouTube and YouTube Kids - episode 178
Parenting Bytes - March 08, 2019 04:33 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIf you have a child, chances are you’ve heard about the Momo Challenge. A creepy image has been flying around the internet accompanying stories of videos that have been hacked by “Momo” with instructions on how kids should kill themselves in order to keep Momo from killing their entire family. L...
How to find the perfect summer camp for your child - episode 177
Parenting Bytes - March 01, 2019 04:50 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWhen it’s time to consider summer day camp or sleepaway camp for your child, where do you start? We had a great conversation with camp expert Risa Goldberg, whose job is finding summer camps! And the best part? Parents don’t pay for her services. She gets to know the families she works with, ask...
The “Like” movie and the effects of social media on a generation of kids - episode 176
Parenting Bytes - February 21, 2019 23:46 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsClinical psychologist Dr. Jerry Bubrick talks about a new social media documentary, the “Like” movie, and how we can help our kids deal with phone anxiety. Teens today are basically guinea pigs when it comes to the effects of social media. They're the first generation to grow up with the almost...
Last minute spring break ideas with Susan Pazera - episode 175
Parenting Bytes - February 15, 2019 04:35 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsSusan Pazera is a travel blogger with a large family who knows how to get good deals for interesting places, and we've picked her brain for great last-minute spring break ideas! Whether you want to stay local and explore an American city you've never been to, go someplace warm, or hop across the...
Jen Lee Reeves of Born Just Right on her daughter Jordan's Super Bowl Commercial experience! - episode 174
Parenting Bytes - February 08, 2019 03:40 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsBorn Just Right co-founder Jen Lee Reeves joins the podcast this week to talk about her daughter Jordan Reeves’ involvement in the new Microsoft Super Bowl commercial for their adaptive Xbox controller. Jordan’s missing limb at birth led to the Born Just Right blog, which led to a non-profit, w...
Things to do with your kids on a snowy day that aren't board games or a scavenger hunt - episode 173
Parenting Bytes - February 01, 2019 04:45 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratings[If you click on the links in this post and buy something, we may earn a small commission.] Need new winter-related ideas for what to do on a snowy day inside with your kids? How about outdoor snow activities that involve science? The Polar Vortex is back, but we’ve got you covered with the bes...
More from CES! - episode 172
Parenting Bytes - January 25, 2019 04:45 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES), kicks off every January in Las Vegas. While at first, it may seem like CES would have pretty much nothing to do with parenting, the show is actually full of smart home, connected home, health and beauty tech, and gadgets that can make life easier for parents ...
When kids say, "Stop sharing photos of me!" - episode 171
Parenting Bytes - January 17, 2019 22:07 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsSharing photos on social media without permission? You’d probably never do that when it comes to posting pictures of a friend, but every day parents share pictures and videos of their kids on social media. Instagram and Facebook have become our de facto online family albums. Many mom (and dad) ...
Our favorites from CES 2019...so far!! - episode 170
Parenting Bytes - January 11, 2019 03:23 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Consumer Electronics Show is a giant, crazy, exhausting tech show in Las Vegas where for four days (six if you count the media events), buyers, exhibitors, and media all converge on Las Vegas (180,000 people in total!) to see the latest in tech. Andrea and Amy hit the show floor Tuesday and ...
How to organize your entire year in a day with Amiyrah Martin - episode 169
Parenting Bytes - January 03, 2019 22:40 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsDo you need to get your life together? What if you could plan out and organize your entire year in six hours? Blogger Amiyrah Martin of Four Hats & Frugal does this at the beginning of every year (twice, actually: once for her business, and once for her home and family life), and she's telling u...
Last minute Christmas gifts - episode 168
Parenting Bytes - December 21, 2018 00:20 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWe get it, it's a few days before Christmas and you still have gifts to buy. But thanks to monthly subscriptions, eGift Cards, super-fast shipping, and a little creativity, you still have options! We've gathered some of the best last-minute gifts we could find. No matter how long you wait, there...
Eleni from Eleni's Cookies tells us how to bake with kids! - episode 167
Parenting Bytes - December 07, 2018 04:35 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThis week we had a fun conversation with Eleni’s Cookies founder Eleni Gianopolus, all about baking with kids, starting a business while starting a family, and so much more! Episode Links: Eleni’s Cookies Color Me! Cookies and edible markers America’s Test Kitchen Kids Edible Gold Leaf Edi...
Growing up with Alexa: how is this technology affecting our kids? - episode 166
Parenting Bytes - November 20, 2018 22:25 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWhen Samantha Murphy Kelly realized that "Alexa" was one of the first few words her toddler recognized, she wanted to know more about how this new technology in her home was affecting her child. Her curiosity resulted in a fascinating article for CNN, and we talk to Kelly about what she found.
How to save money and get what you want on Black Friday and Cyber Monday - episode 165
Parenting Bytes - November 09, 2018 04:55 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThis week we're talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping! How do you get the best deals? What apps and websites can help? How can you make the most of the sales without spending all day on your computer? We're here to help, with tips, tricks, and links!
Awesome safety features for teen drivers - episode 164
Parenting Bytes - October 26, 2018 03:45 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsAndrea sat down with Tricia Morrow from Chevrolet (literally--they did the interview in a car!) to talk about a bunch of awesome safety features, both for teen drivers and the whole family.
Encore Episode: Bake It Happen 2018
Parenting Bytes - October 12, 2018 03:59 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThis week we're replaying one of our favorite epsiodes, because it's time once again to Bake It Happen for breast cancer research!
College 411 with Grown & Flown - episode 163
Parenting Bytes - September 27, 2018 15:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThis week we’re talking with Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of the website Grown & Flown, all about not only choosing a college (what to ask on tours!!), but how to help your child once they’re actually at college. She also tells us what question her website gets the most about kids and college! And...
Getting there is half the fun: how to plan a great road trip! - episode 162
Parenting Bytes - July 12, 2018 17:15 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsRoad-tripping with your family this summer? We've got tips! It's summer, which for many families means road trips! Whether you're going one town over to visit grandma, or heading across the country, our fantastic guest Susan Pazera--travel writer and mom of four--gives us her tips on how to not...
Encore Episode: Camp Mom!
Parenting Bytes - July 05, 2018 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this episode from our first season we talk with Babette Roberts from Camp Mom, who gives up all of her secrets for having a fun summer with your kids. If your kids aren't going to camp, you might need some ideas about what the heck to do with them all day. Babette has some innovative ideas f...
Should you pay attention to video game ratings? - episode 161
Parenting Bytes - June 24, 2018 04:12 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsDo you pay any attention to those age ratings on video game boxes? Co-host Amy Oztan wrote an in-depth article for Tom's Hardware about the ESRB, which rates video games. Should you pay attention to those ratings? Do they have any resemblance to reality? Listen in and find out!
When should your kids start using a computer? - episode 160
Parenting Bytes - June 07, 2018 23:12 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWe're chatting with Christy Matte about her Tom's Hardware article on when kids should be doing what with computers. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, Christy's guide has you covered! Are you wondering how young is too young to sit at a computer? Christy Matte has written a guide for To...
Great summer books for your tweens and teens - episode 159
Parenting Bytes - May 25, 2018 02:42 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsLooking for great books for your teens and tweens this summer? We've got 'em! We're talking with YA expert Sandie Chen about what your kids will love reading this summer. She brought us adventure, fantasy, romance, and even a zombie-filled rendition of the Civil War! Get ready, because your sum...
How to pay for college without going broke - episode 158
Parenting Bytes - May 17, 2018 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWe're talking with special guest Kim Moldofsky about how to pay for college - without going broke! If you have kids, college costs will probably be looming at some point. But how do you pay for it without going broke? We’re talking with special guest Kim Moldofsky about different ways to pay fo...
Fortnite SOS: everything parents need to know! - episode 157
Parenting Bytes - May 10, 2018 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWe've got what you need to know about the game every kid seems to be playing right now, Fortnite! Fortnite has taken over gaming in a way we haven’t seen since Minecraft or PokemonGo. Some parents even claim that their kids are addicted, and that the game is costing them a fortune! So what is ...
New apps and devices just for kids! - episode 156
Parenting Bytes - May 03, 2018 22:12 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFrom trusted channels on YouTube, to a kids' Kindle that adults can use too, to a special kid version of the Amazon Echo Dot, there are lots of options with Parental Controls for parents who want them. (But do parents want them?)
Encore Episode: Is Alexa OK for kids?
Parenting Bytes - April 26, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThis week we’re reposting one of our favorite episodes, about Alexa and kids. Amazon announced their new Echo Dot Kids Edition yesterday, so while we check that out, here's how we feel about kids and Alexa in general! With so many Echo devices in homes, do we need to set up rules about how long...
Teens and the power of social media - for good! - episode 155
Parenting Bytes - March 29, 2018 15:03 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsEveryone likes to talk about the dangers of social media, but is it all bad?
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