Save The Kids Ep. 172: The Opt Out Family with Erin Loechner

Guys!! It is summer!! We got warm weather, no school, and 3 months to make some amazing memories.  I am super excited about our guest special today! Glen Anderson is the founder of youth wilderness experiences. Our goal is to help teenagers disconnect from the world and reconnect with themselves and God.  He’s also the founder of a non profit called REWILD. The goal of rewild is to help kids go from a phone based childhood to a play based childhood.  We are starting a revolution! The rewild revolution. We are challenging kids to get off their phone for one year! Glen was actually on the podcast a year or so ago, and I absolutely love talking with you man, and I feel like it’s a great way to kick off the summer AND a wonderful way to end this season! Wildernessexperiences.orgIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with DeleteMe.  Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the Show.

We all see how influencers *seem * to have the perfect life, and we all compare ourselves and want what they have thinking they have it so good.  Well, for today’s expert special, I brought on former influencer who is going to give us the low down of what social media is doing and why we don’t need to lust after it.  Founder of global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family, Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle—and is now teaching others how to do the same. Her cutting-edge work has been praised in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post, as well as on the Today Show. When she’s not scrawling on her trusty steno pad, Erin, her husband, and their three kids spend their days chasing alpenglow, reading Kipling, and biking to town for more tortillasoptoutfamily.comIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastTake control of your privacy with DeleteMe.  Get 20% off by going to joindeleteme.come/stk using code STK at checkoutSupport the Show.

Cath Knibbs is a Human Behaviour technologist, Cybertrauma and Online Harm Consultant, Researcher and Clinician (Child trauma psychotherapist). She knows a lot about children and their approach and relationship with technology. She’s at the very forefront of the knowledge we have about the connection between biology and technology, and how we can use this knowledge. She holds courses and learning events about children and technology, including gaming and social media, po*nography viewing, and online harm. She covers not only the direct dangers of grooming and deception, but also the lesser-known dangers of hidden cyberbullying, eating disorders related to health advice, the effects of things heard in the background when children are using voice enables platforms or games, and so much more.https://www.childrenandtech.co.ukIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Every now and then , I like to talk to some teens who are thriving and being resilient in this tech heavy world.  Which is exactly who I brought on the show today!   Ava Liv Mabury is a singer and a songwriter in nashville TN.  She loves to create videos about the things and people who inspire her most.  Lately she’s put out some amazing songs such as Roman empire, and generations.@avalivsmusicIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Dr. Madhu Rathore, is a mom to a bubbly two-year-old. She’s passionate about spreading awareness on the impact of excess screen time on young minds. Through her Instagram account, @thescreenfreeparent, she’s connected with over 83,000 fellow parents, sharing research-backed insights and fun activities to replace screen time. With a PhD in marketing and strategy, she brings a unique perspective to this discussion. Her academic background has equipped her to dive deep into peer-reviewed studies and translate complex findings into digestible content for everyone, from academic journals to simple reels on social media.  Even before becoming a mom, she noticed the alarming trend of kids glued to screens. But it wasn't until she had her daughter that she delved into the research, discovering the undeniable negative impact excessive screen time can have on young children's development. She believe every child deserves a screen-free childhood filled with enriching experiences. @thescreenfreeparentIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Today on the podcast, I talk about how we can be intentional with our screens this summer and what we can do to help our kids when they come to us with the age old complaint of "I'm bored"If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Substance abuse is a huge problem that is raging rampant across the nation right now.  And what is horrifying, is that kids are becoming addicted to drugs at a younger and younger age. So we need to talk about it! And just wait till you meet my guest here today.  Jim Hood is CEO of Generation S.O.S., a national nonprofit organization that implements and promotes free, peer-driven substance misuse awareness and prevention programs for students at middle schools, high schools and colleges across the country.  This issue is very personal for him, as he lost his son to substance abuse, and he wants to save other families from that same pain.  Now he spends his time and energy educating schools and saving lives@generationsosIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

happy Monday! It's another parent pulse segment! Today I answer a question about getting on the same page as your spouse when it comes to smart phones and social media for our older kids. f you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@savethekidspodcastSupport the Show.

Here at STK we are all about protecting and saving kids and giving you parents viable solutions to help your kids in the tech heavy world.  Which is why I am super stoked for our guest today!  Joshua is the creative director at Parent ProTech, a company dedicated to equipping the next generation to safely navigate technology. He oversees all content and curriculum used in 180+ communities across 12 states.  Joshua's professional pursuits have included work at the White House, South Carolina Governor's Office, and South Carolina House of Representatives. Most recently, he managed YouTube channels with over five million subscribers in four languages as a YouTube strategist at Elevation Churchparentprotech.comIf you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@[email protected] the Show.

Dr. Simone Alicia is an international female-focused self-esteem expert, motivational speaker, and television personality who creates measurable improvements in mindset, thoughts, beliefs, and behavioral outcomes. Her company, The Self-Esteem Doctor is a global self-development empire focused on nourishing mental, spiritual, and physical well-being in people of all ages. Dr. Simone combines influences of Neuro Linguistic Programming and other holistic coaching tools for self-esteemhttps://www.theselfesteemdoctor.com/If you'd like us to come speak to your community, email me at [email protected] or fill out this speaker form@[email protected] the Show.