Digital Natives Club

About Digital Natives Club

Welcome to the Digital Natives Club Podcast—where parenting meets humor, heart, and a dash of chaos. Join us for short, relatable episodes that dive into social-emotional learning (SEL), family life, and the ups and downs of teaching our kids how to thrive in a connected world. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, a digital nomad, or just someone who wants to raise compassionate, resilient humans, this is your space to laugh, learn, and share your story. Got a question, a parenting win, or a hilarious fail? Send us a voice memo — there's a widget on our website: digitalnatives.club — and you might just hear yourself on the show. Let’s build a community of parents who are in this together. Because raising great kids takes a village, even online. digitalnativesclub.substack.com (https://digitalnativesclub.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Beans Kuhlman PhD

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Nov 2024

Latest episode

5 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Dec 2024

   The Gift of Becoming

   This generation of digital natives will grow up with the best technology humanity has ever known. They’ll have the tools to connect, learn, and create in ways we couldn’t even dream of just a few decades ago. But that doesn’t guarantee they’ll have the best childhoods. Technology alone isn’t enough. A truly great childhood is one that shapes the heart, mind, and character—one that gives children the opportunity to become their own heroes. To give the gift of development is to give the gift of becoming. It’s about creating a world where kids don’t just survive but thrive—where their confidence blossoms, their creativity is nurtured, and their personalities shine with enthusiasm, industriousness, and courage. It’s about helping them develop the heroic traits they admire in the stories they love, traits like assertiveness, kindness, and resilience. How do we do this in an age of loneliness and anxiety? We do it together. As parents, educators, mentors, and community members, we form a tribe, a network of support. We create spaces that foster well-being and celebrate individuality. We model the traits we hope to see in them and reward their growth with encouragement and opportunity. This is how we build a generation of confident, compassionate, and capable individuals. Not by relying on technology alone, but by providing what technology cannot: connection, purpose, and the inspiration to become the best version of themselves. Together, we can give them the childhood they deserve. Get full access to Digital Natives Club at digitalnativesclub.substack.com/subscribe (https://digitalnativesclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

2. 

   23 Nov 2024

   Where are the free range kids in Utah?

   Did you know Utah has special laws that protect free range parenting? Senate Bill (SB) 0065 -- defines child neglect in a way that protects parents who allow their children to engage in independent activities: - Walking, running, or bicycling to and from school - Traveling to and from nearby commercial or recreational facilities - Engaging in outdoor play The law was a response to the "free-range kids" movement, which was launched by Lenore Skenazy after she let her 9-year-old son ride the subway home alone. Get full access to Digital Natives Club at digitalnativesclub.substack.com/subscribe (https://digitalnativesclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   22 Nov 2024

   An Awkward 'Hello World!'

   Sorry for the grainy video. I’ll fix that soon. Get full access to Digital Natives Club at digitalnativesclub.substack.com/subscribe (https://digitalnativesclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)