Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle—and is now teaching others how to do the same. I brought in Erin to share her experience and give advice to parents on their choices around tech. 
 
 
We cover a ton of topics, including; youth mental health, "sharenting," how algorithms work, privacy and data collection, AI tools, video games, the importance of independent play and much more. 
 
Additional Resources:
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 <li><a href="optoutfamily.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Opt Out Family Website</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.optoutfamily.com/book" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Opt Out Family Book</a></li>
 <li>Interview: <a href="https://www.scrolling2death.com/post/kids-and-screens-with-andrea-brambila" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kids and Screens (with Andrea Brambila)</a></li>
 <li>Interview: <a href="https://www.scrolling2death.com/post/an-ai-chatbot-killed-my-son-with-megan-garcia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">"An A.I. chatbot killed my son." (with Megan Garcia)</a></li>
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Big Tech Gut Check (week of December 2, 2024)

Scrolling 2 Death is a podcast for parents who are worried about social media. Through interviews with parents and experts, we explore smartphone use, screen time, school-issued devices, social media use and so much more.