25 Years of Research On Kids, Tech, and the Emotional Labor Parents Carry With Amanda Lenhart
Twenty years of research on kids and tech and a new report lead to an inescapable conclusion: managing technology in your family never really stops. It's a cycle –– and most of us are already in it. In this episode of Parent Tech, I sit down with Amanda Lenhart, lead researcher and author of the Family Tech Cycle report from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. She's spent more than two decades studying how kids and families use technology –– and she's raised four kids across very ...
13 May 2026
Designing The Nex Playground: How One Of TIME's Most Influential Companies Thinks
Good design makes parenting easier. Bad design makes it harder. In this episode I talk to Jorge Fino, VP of Design at Nex — one of TIME's 100 most influential companies of 2026 and the company behind the Playground, an active play system. It's clear to me how much Jorge thinks about the role of technology in family life. We got into the design decisions behind the Playground and I came away thinking more deeply about the topic. In this conversation, we cover: What an "active play ...
23 Mar 2026
Good Design Does Some Of The Work: Interviewing Nichole Rouillac, Designer, Mom, And CEO
The best kids tech experiences don't happen by accident. They follow from someone designing carefully for a specific situation. In this episode of Parent Tech, I sit down with Nichole Rouillac, CEO of industrial design studio level and mom of two, to hear how she thinks about technology for her kids. We cover what she's actually doing and why. Nichole has worked with Microsoft, Logitech, Tempo, and Nex, and has a thoughtful approach to kids tech. She's been thinking about this stuff for yea...
13 Dec 2025
How To Learn With Your Kids: Behind The Scenes With Kristen Kim And Culture Kids
In today’s episode of Parent Tech, we sit down with Kristen Kim, creator of the award-winning podcast Culture Kids, to explore how sound, storytelling, and imagination can transform the way children learn about the world. Kristen shares how immersive audio adventures help kids develop empathy, focus, and creativity, while also giving parents a meaningful alternative to screen time. From building safe creative spaces to navigating extracurricular chaos, collaborating with an 8-year-old, and cr...
29 Aug 2025
Should Kids Have Generative AI Friends? A Conversation With Al Nowatzki
In this episode of Parent Tech, I sit down with Al Nowatzki, a generative AI QA lead, to discuss the impact of AI and AI companions on children and parenting. We also take a trip down memory lane, discussing Al's experience hosting a Star Wars podcast with his kids, which helped spark discussions about real-world issues through fiction. We discuss AI companions among teens, with Al emphasizing the need for parents to be proactive and informed about the technology. If you’re thinking abo...
3 Aug 2025
What 230k Families Are Learning About Screen Time From Teacher Ash Brandin (TheGamerEducator)
In this episode of Parent Tech, I sit down with Ash Brandin, IG: TheGamerEducator, and the author of the upcoming book “Power On.” We discuss practical strategies for managing screen time, the importance of creating systems and rules, and the ways screens can be effectively integrated into family life. Ash shares insights from their background as an educator, outlining the 'ABCs of Screen Time' and how to balance access, behavior, and content. We also discuss the motivations behind gami...
25 Apr 2025
How Tech Can (and Can’t) Support You As A Parent – with Dr. Susan Walker
In this episode of Parent Tech, I talk with Dr. Susan Walker, Professor Emeritus of Family and Social Science at the University of Minnesota and the author of a textbook on technology and the family. We cover the historical context of parenting and how today's technology fits into a much longer story. We explore how parenting is different today and the ways parents use technology. Dr. Walker offers a grounded, judgment-free perspective: parenting has always been about your values, your goals,...
22 Dec 2024
The Pok Pok Interview: A Kids App For Calm Play
Have you ever wondered how the apps your kids use are designed? Or wish they were designed better? In this episode we'll go inside Pok Pok, an Apple-award-winning kids app that's designed to promote calm play and exploration. This conversation with Pok Pok Founder and CEO Melissa Cash and Founder and Chief Creative Officer Esther Huybreghts covers screens and parenting, their design process, and how investors responded to their idea to make an app with no ads, no levels or points, and no text...
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