When your kids know they have you by their side and can come to you no matter the situation they run into online, it creates an ongoing conversation and a safe space for them. The truth is our kids need a place to come to when they do mess up, because they will mess up.

It takes an incredibly brave parent to share about their challenges. Instead of putting on their blinders to protect their ego, they face the truth in order to help protect other children. This story is from one such mother, Ashley, who shared her story with START —so others might not go through the pain she has been through. Thank you, Ashley. Your courage and vulnerability are such a gift.

When we establish device-free zones, we develop lifelong habits that foster our kids’ mental health. And when the whole community is on board, it is a game-changer. FOMO goes down, sleep goes up, and risky behaviors aren’t as tempting. Though there might be pushback at first, they’ll feel relieved without the pressure to always be “on.”

When Cierra Karson found her preschool daughter saying her daily affirmations in the mirror, it made her cry happy tears, because she knew that one day, this little girl would have the confidence she needs to navigate the challenges she will face in the social media world. Read along as Cierra shares why and how this young family makes this practice a part of their everyday routine.

Max Stossel is the Youth + Education Advisor for The Center for Humane Technology—the organization behind Netflix’s documentary, The Social Dilemma. In this conversation, we get to pick his brain about how to talk to our kids about the “secret sauce” tech companies build into devices and apps to keep us hooked on our screens.

Angie Daniels is the Program Manager for The Hope Center on the east side of Kansas City, Missouri. There, she works to serve kids in an urban community in the heart of the city. From Pre-K to High School, they work to provide a supportive, family-like atmosphere for kids in this urban community—and phone-free zones are a key part of their culture. Join us as we gather wisdom from this amazing leader and mother of five kids who grew up in the smartphone revolution.

When it comes to the teen phenomenon of nude-texting, “just say no” might not be an adequate strategy. It’s important to help your child plan exactly how they will respond when they get asked for a nude. Here are some creative ideas!

Filmmakers Rob and Zareen Cope are a couple of New Zealander parents who spent a year talking to leading experts around the globe about the hazards our kids face in the online world, and what could be done about them. They share this info in their documentary, “Our Kids Online.” Listen in as we talk about how they’ve handled everything from sleepovers and playdates… to the porn talk.

For Actor/Artist/Author Brady Smith, raising kids in Hollywood is about more than just the big screen; it’s about finding balance with your little screen, so you don’t miss out on the biggest screen of all—life. Join us as Brady shares thoughts about the relationship between screens, creativity, and making family memories your kids will always cherish.

Amanda Mozea is the Education Outreach Manager at Media Girls, where she and her team work to help girls to think critically about how to show up authentically in their social media feeds. In this podcast, Amanda joins Krista to share thoughts about the conversations parents need to have with their daughters to help them swim—not sink—in their social worlds.