Latest Rebecca levey Podcast Episodes
How you and your kids can help stop Asian hate - Episode 249
Parenting Bytes - March 26, 2021 03:04 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsAfter the Atlanta shootings, Chinese-American blogger, teacher, and tech expert Leticia Barr published a hugely helpful article about concrete steps people can take now to help stop Asian hate, and we're so grateful that she's on our show, with her teen daughter Emily, to talk about what it's be...
Encore Episode: The Scholarship System – college scholarship advice from an expert!
Parenting Bytes - March 04, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsAre you a parent wondering which college scholarships are legit and which are scams? How do you get a scholarship to college without spending hours and hours on applications? We've got an expert on the show, the founder of The Scholarship System, who figured it out for herself and funded her ent...
Moms at the Breaking Point - Episode 248
Parenting Bytes - February 12, 2021 03:24 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsAre you at your breaking point? The NY Times thought so, and let moms vent by calling in to a phone line where they could rant, complain, or just scream. They also followed three moms in different situations who are, frankly, not doing well. But they did also offer up some advice on how to get a...
Pandemic Screen Time Rules - Episode 247
Parenting Bytes - January 29, 2021 04:24 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThanks to lockdowns and Zoom school, kids are spending an unprecedented amount of time on screens. So how do you handle screen time rules when those screens might be your kid's only connection to the outside world? You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, pl...
Forget resolutions, we've got New Year's Intentions! - Episode 246
Parenting Bytes - January 15, 2021 04:57 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsNew Year's resolutions are kind of dumb. They're difficult to stick to, because if you mess up and break them, it's easy to give up until next year! Instead, we have intentions for 2021, which are much more forgiving. [EPISODE SUMMARY FROM ABOVE] You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for a...
Encore Episode: Understanding the Constitution
Parenting Bytes - January 08, 2021 03:37 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Constitution is referenced a lot, especially when arguing on Facebook about the Supreme Court. But how well do you understand it? We're talking with author and professor Katie Kennedy about her new book, The Constitution Decoded. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the link...
Encore Episode: Great last-minute gifts!
Parenting Bytes - December 18, 2020 04:09 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsHave you finished your holiday shopping? We have tons of great last-minute gift ideas that can truly be done right before the holiday, or even on the holiday in most cases!
Holiday food tips with Melissa Clark! - Episode 245
Parenting Bytes - December 11, 2020 04:50 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsJust like the rest of this strange year, the December holidays are going to be different. Cookies will be mailed instead of laid out on a buffet table. Dinners will be intimate and safe. And to help us adjust, Melissa Clark is giving us her best tips! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website f...
How to raise resilient kids, even in a pandemic - Episode 244
Parenting Bytes - December 04, 2020 04:47 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsResilient kids don't just come out that way! We can help them get through tough times in a way that makes them even stronger. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to ...
What are you doing for Thanksgiving? - Episode 243
Parenting Bytes - November 20, 2020 04:20 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThis is going to be a sad Thanksgiving for a lot of people, including us. We're talking about what we usually do for Thanksgiving, and what we're doing this year instead, and how you can make this Thanksgiving more bearable. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we tal...
What should be on your Black Friday pandemic shopping list? - Episode 242
Parenting Bytes - November 13, 2020 04:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsMichael Bonebright from DealNews.com is joining us once again for a Black Friday Deals episode, where he shares his expertise on holiday shopping during a pandemic. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episod...
Understanding the Constitution - Episode 241
Parenting Bytes - October 30, 2020 03:25 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Constitution is referenced a lot, especially when arguing on Facebook about the Supreme Court. But how well do you understand it? We're talking with author and professor Katie Kennedy about her new book, The Constitution Decoded. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the link...
Why audiobooks are really great for kids (and adults!) right now - Episode 240
Parenting Bytes - October 23, 2020 03:19 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThere are so many great reasons to listen to audiobooks, and we sat down with Abby West, an Editorial Director at Audible, to talk about some exciting things happening right now in the world of audiobooks, plus some original programming from Audible! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website fo...
Is trick-or-treating canceled? - Episode 239
Parenting Bytes - October 16, 2020 03:05 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIt's almost Halloween, and since nothing is normal this year, nobody quite knows what to do about trick-or-treating. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting...
Happy things to do during quarantine! - Episode 238
Parenting Bytes - October 02, 2020 03:06 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIt's election season. We're still in lockdown. We needed a break from the doom and gloom, so it's an entire episode filled with happy things to do during quarantine! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episod...
How to learn a language at any age! - Episode 237
Parenting Bytes - September 18, 2020 03:02 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsDo you want to learn a language, but think you're too old? Are you looking for language apps for your kids? We talked with an expert at Duolingo, and she gave us some great tips for learning a new language, no matter what method you use! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the ...
Virtual school: how to set your kids up for success without driving yourself crazy - Episode 236
Parenting Bytes - September 04, 2020 03:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWith many districts turning to virtual school or a blended in-person/online school model, this school year is going to be very different for most families, so we turned to someone whose kids have been through just about every kind of home and in-person school there is. You can go to the Parenti...
Encore Episode: How to give your kids money, with Kelly Whalen
Parenting Bytes - August 28, 2020 03:57 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsRebecca and Amy are in the studio today and have a special call-in guest, Kelly Whalen from TheCentsibleLife.com, to talk about how to give your kids money.
How to teach a teen to drive - Episode 235
Parenting Bytes - August 21, 2020 03:47 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsTeaching kids to drive can be super stressful, so we've got tips for you from a safety engineer! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode. Subscribe! Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on Apple Podca...
Encore Episode: Fake news and what you can do about it, with Michelle Ciulla Lipkin
Parenting Bytes - August 14, 2020 03:44 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsEven though we're a year out from the next presidential election, "fake news" is already in the news, whether it's Russia trying to sway low-information voters, Facebook allowing political ads with blatant lies in them, or how our own president should be covered from a news standpoint. We've bro...
Hot toys for locking down, social distancing, and having fun with your family, from an expert at The Toy Insider! - Episode 234
Parenting Bytes - August 06, 2020 21:46 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIt's so important right now to find ways for kids to have safe fun, and our guest has tons of great options!! Laurie Schacht from The Toy Insider told us all about her favorite outside toys, Zoom games, and family games. So if you're running out of things for your kids to do, we've got plenty of...
Encore Episode: Media Literacy: We Need To Teach Our Kids How To Tell When News Is Fake
Parenting Bytes - July 31, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWe first posted this episode shortly after the 2016 election, and it's amazing (and scary) just how relevant it still is today, especially regarding Facebook. In fact, if you remove the references to the president-elect, we could have recorded the interview today. Our guest, Michelle Ciulla Lipk...
How to start homeschooling, with Issa Mas and the Homeschool Starter Set - Episode 233
Parenting Bytes - July 23, 2020 22:32 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWhen Issa Mas wanted to take her son out of school and have him learn at home, she got overwhelmed figuring out how to start homeschooling. Now that she's sorted it out, she's here to discuss getting started, what impact it will have on your day, and how to make homeschool work for both you and ...
Encore Episode: Simple Parenting Tips with Asha Dornfest
Parenting Bytes - July 16, 2020 23:15 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsAre you looking for some simple ways to make parenting easier? Asha Dornfest's book, Parent Hacks, is as useful today as when it was published four years ago! Based on tips from her popular website of the same name, the book is full of practical hacks to save time and sanity. Subscribe! Have y...
How to teach kids about the U.S. Census - Episode 232
Parenting Bytes - July 10, 2020 03:32 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratings2020 is a Census year, and even though filling out the Census form is one of the most important things you can do for your community, a lot of people don't understand just how vital it is. Teaching kids about it is a great way to spread the word, and the U.S. Census Bureau has tons of resources ...
Encore Episode: How to clear your clutter and make money by selling your stuff online!
Parenting Bytes - July 03, 2020 03:53 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIs your house filled with clutter? Are you moving? Are you downsizing? Do you have extra time on your hands because of the lockdown?? There are lots of reasons to clear the clutter, and you can make money at the same time by selling your stuff online! You can go to the Parenting Bytes website f...
How the college application process is changing because of COVID-19, and how your child can adapt - Episode 231
Parenting Bytes - June 26, 2020 03:02 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsSo many aspects of the college application process will be different this year. From standardized tests and college tour opportunities being drastically reduced or turned into virtual college tours, to many students missing out on the extracurricular and volunteer activities they were counting o...
Summer Camp 2020 options, with Mommy Poppins - Episode 230
Parenting Bytes - June 19, 2020 03:04 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsDo you normally rely on some kind of camp in the summer, either day camp or sleepaway camp? Your options may be different this summer, but some camps are still happening, and there are now many virtual camp options as well! So whether you're keeping your kids home or still want them to go to cam...
How to raise kids who are actively anti-racism, with Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs - Episode 229
Parenting Bytes - June 12, 2020 00:03 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsRaising kids who aren't racists seems like a good enough goal for white parents, but it simply isn't enough. How do you raise a child who is actively anti-racism? We talk about that and more with writer and activist Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs. You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all o...
Rob Kenney, of 'Dad, How Do I?' YouTube fame, is the father America needs right now - Episode 228
Parenting Bytes - June 05, 2020 03:22 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsRob Kenney has taken YouTube by storm in the most unexpected way: this soft-spoken, humble dad is helping kids (and adults) tackle everyday problems with his new channel, 'Dad, How Do I?' And we got to interview him about his own life, why he started making his helpful videos, and how he's handl...
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