Are you ready to run over your kid's video games with the car? A surprising way social media and the digital age are affecting our kids, an interview with Victoria Saylor of Common Sense Media

Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie Pletka

This week on Motherhood Mindset, I interviewed Victoria Saylor of Common Sense Media to discuss how digital products, video games, social media and iphones are affecting our kids.

The conversaton took some surprising turns.

We discussed the positive, negative and how to lead from behind on helping our teens and tweens navigate the digital age. From family contracts to accountability, how to create open communication with our teens.

Victoria Saylor, is the Sr Manager for Education partnerships and Community Engagement at Common Sense Media, where she uses her background in education to create relevant content. She collaborates with school districts and programs to engage families in digital citizenship as an advocate for their well-being. In her free time, Victoria enjoys cooking, traveling and hiking in the beautiful Arizona desert.

Common Sense is an independent voice for kids, families, and communities everywhere combining original research with game-changing advocacy efforts to make the digital world work better for all kids. Our advocacy work highlights legislation related to technology and identifies solutions that protect consumer privacy, push for better connectivity for students and families, and hold tech companies accountable to ensure a healthy internet for all.

Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age. Learn how we rate and review and see our founding editors' 10 Beliefs. Our vision: Families taking charge of their digital choices.

Stephanie's Bio:

Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and wri

Stephanie's Bio:

Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.
She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama.

Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story.

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