E52: Screen Time and Online Safety: How to Raise Tech-Savvy Kids Without Losing Your Mind with Krystina O'Bryant of Parent ProTech

Today, we're diving headfirst into one of the hottest parenting topics out there: kids and technology. Laura sits down with Krystina O'Bryant, Lead Curriculum Designer at Parent ProTech, a platform that empowers parents and educators to help kids navigate the digital world with confidence and safety. With a background in education and instructional technology, Krystina brings a refreshing, no-judgment lens to topics like screen time, digital boundaries, and what really goes down on YouTube Kids. Whether you're a no-tech household, a screen-on-the-go family, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with practical advice, eye-opening stats, and reassuring reminders that you're not doing it all wrong. In this episode, we dive into: What the data really says about kids' screen time (and why it's a wake-up call) Why even toddlers are impacted by digital exposure—and how to keep them safe How to introduce screens intentionally without totally losing your sanity Tools to help you stick to screen time limits (hello, built-in timers!) The rise of tech in schools—and what parents should know before first grade The truth about posting your child's photo online and long-term risks Why your own phone habits matter more than you think Krystina's #1 piece of advice for raising tech-aware kids Links: Website: ParentProTech.com Instagram: @parentprotech For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts