The Connected Childhood Podcast
by Ahmi
Welcome to The Connected Childhood Podcast - where we explore the journey of raising children in the digital age. Join us as we dive into conversations with parents, educators, child development experts, and tech innovators who are reimagining what it means to grow up connected. We explore how connection, play, and learning are evolving in a world shaped by innovation. Together, we ask bold questions about early childhood in the modern era: How do we nurture imagination when screens are everywhere? What does healthy digital exposure look like for toddlers and preschoolers? And how can technology strengthen - rather than replace - the bonds that matter most? Subscribe now and join the conversation about raising the next generation with intention, wisdom, and the skills that build strong, capable minds.
Episodes
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Why Most Parent Tech Fails: Curing App Fatigue & The Mental Load (w/ Sarah Deel)
In this episode of Connected Childhood, host Rashi Kumra sits down with Sarah Deel, brand consultant and founder of Full Joy Consulting, to explore the "parent tech graveyard" and why so much of the technology built for families fails to stick. Sarah breaks down why parents abandon tools that...
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Ditching the Parent Guilt: How Ambitious Professionals Navigate Parenthood (w/ Kelly Ling)
In this episode of The Connected Childhood Podcast, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by modern parents balancing ambitious careers with family life. Kelly Ling, founder of Stork & Spark, joins us to share her insights on how pregnancy and parental leave can actually unlock...
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The Screen Time Myth: Why Quality and Context Matter More Than Minutes w/ Tanyella Leta from Maka
In this episode of the Connected Childhood podcast, Rashi Kumra, Co-founder at Ahmi and Tanyella Leta, Co-founder, Chief Product & Research Officer at Maka discuss the complexities of screen time in parenting, emphasizing the importance of content quality and context over mere quantity. They...
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Screen Time & Child Development: The Real Pros & Cons w/ Columbia Physician Dr. Zachary Blumkin, Psy.D
In this episode of the Connected Childhood podcast, host Rashi Kumra speaks with Dr. Zachary Blumkin, a child and adolescent psychologist, about the intersection of clinical science and technology in the context of child development. They discuss the importance of understanding the impact of…
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How We Keep Kids Curious in the Age of AI and Screens w/ Jordan Bremus-Wyles from BrainPOP
In this episode of the Connected Childhood podcast, host Rashi Kumra speaks with Jordan Bremus-Wyles from BrainPOP about the intersection of technology, learning, and childhood development. They discuss the role of BrainPOP in modern education, the importance of engagement and active…
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Executive functioning skills are developed through play w/ Katie Krcal, OTR/L
In this episode of the Connected Childhood podcast, host Rashi Kumra and child occupational therapist Katie Krcal discuss the vital role of play in childhood development. They explore how different types of play contribute to essential skills such as problem-solving, emotional regulation, and...
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How Routines Shape Kid’s Confidence w/ Justine Senta
In this episode of the Connected Childhood podcast, host Rashi Kumra engages with early childhood expert Justine Senta to explore the critical role of routines in early childhood development. They discuss the importance of establishing consistent routines at home and school, the impact of...
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Guiding Children Through an AI-Driven Childhood w/ Niloo Ravaei
Guiding Children Through an AI-Driven Childhood. In this episode, we speak with Niloo Ravaei, leader of the AI Education Lab, about how AI can support childhood development without losing human connection. We explore how tools like ChatGPT can become an “infinite idea machine” for parents…
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Unlocking Executive Function Skills for Lifelong Success w/ Carla Ward (Early Childhood Educator)
In this episode of The Connected Childhood Podcast by Ahmi, we sit down with Carla Ward, an experienced Early Childhood Educator, podcaster, and founder of The ECE Latte Lounge. With over two decades of experience, Carla shares her insights on how executive function skills - like emotional...
About this show
Welcome to The Connected Childhood Podcast - where we explore the journey of raising children in the digital age. Join us as we dive into conversations with parents, educators, child development experts, and tech innovators who are reimagining what it means to grow up connected.
We explore how connection, play, and learning are evolving in a world shaped by innovation. Together, we ask bold questions about early childhood in the modern era: How do we nurture imagination when screens are everywhere? What does healthy digital exposure look like for toddlers and preschoolers? And how can technology strengthen - rather than replace - the bonds that matter most?
Subscribe now and join the conversation about raising the next generation with intention, wisdom, and the skills that build strong, capable minds.
Hosted by
Ahmi