Screen Guardians Podcast
Screen Guardians Podcast is your go-to resource for understanding digital wellness for kids and teens. We aim to help families take the guesswork out of screen time, apps, games, and everything in between. It's not just about control—it's about empowerment! Because raising kids in the digital age doesn't come with a manual, but it should come with guidance you trust. Our episodes are designed to: • Educate parents about the latest trends in children's digital engagement. • Provide scientifically-backed insights on the impact of screen time. • Offer practical strategies for building healthy digital habits. • Address concerns with social media, gaming, online safety, and beyond. No matter your child's age or stage, we're here to help you feel confident and informed about their digital world.
Episodes
When a kindergartener walks into their classroom, the space is built for them. The chairs are small. The crayons are thick. The books are softbound and full of pictures. Slowly, over the years, their world expands—more words, more tools, more responsibility as their brains and bodies are ready for it.
But when it comes to technology in schools, something is off.
We're handing our youngest students open access to the digital equival...
I've always believed in the power of a story—especially when it comes from someone who's lived every moment of it.
That's why I invited Ben Tracy onto the Screen Guardians platform. Ben isn't just a digital safety advocate.
He's a man who ran across the United States—3,100 miles, 125 days, 120 marathons—all for one purpose:...
This heartfelt episode explores how school-issued devices can quietly expose children to harmful content—and what parents can do to stay informed and involved.
Sometimes parenting in a digital world feels less like walking a line—and more like walking a tightrope. No net. No guarantees. Just hope that we've done enough to protect them.
Recently, I sat in conversation with two deeply thoughtful parents and my co-host, Detective Kevi...
There are conversations I wish we didn't have to have.
But here we are—because ignoring hard truths doesn't protect our children. And pretending the digital world isn't changing at an alarming pace only leaves families more vulnerable. That's why we created the Screen Guardians podcast. It's not just information we're sharing—it's a lifeline for parents, educators, a...
There are some conversations that feel too big to begin.
Talking about the digital world and our kids—what they're exposed to, what they're carrying, how their brains and hearts are shaped by screens—that's one of those conversations. It's big. It's overwhelming. And for parents and educators alike, it can feel like we're already behind.
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There are moments in parenting when something small nudges at your attention—and then, without warning, that "small" thing becomes a defining shift. That's what happened to Gretchen Shanahan in 2018.
She remembers it clearly—the way the questions started stacking up in her mind. Why are my kindergartners using iPads during indoor recess? How much screen time are they...
What happens when protecting children takes a back seat to bureaucracy, miscommunication, or worse—inaction?
In one of the most emotionally charged and urgent episodes of the Screen Guardians Podcast, host Katie Longhauser and co-host Detective Kevin Cronister dive deep into a real-life case that shocked a local school community and ignited a movement for legislative...
We've all heard the warnings about screen time and social media overuse, but what actually happens when students step away from it completely? At Screen Guardians, we recently sat down with Giuliana, a recent graduate from Faustina Academy, for a raw and insightful conversation about growing up without social media during high school—and how it shaped her confidence, friendships, and mental health.
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In this powerful episode of the Screen Guardians Podcast, host Katie Longhauser sits down with Principal Christina Mehaffey of Faustina Academy—a leader courageous enough to ask the hard questions about tech, culture, and the emotional well-being of kids. What followed was a school-wide transformation that not only reshaped student behavior, but rewired an entire community's mindset on how to raise children in...
In today's always-connected world, navigating teen mental health and digital safety has never been more urgent—or more complex. As smartphones replace face-to-face conversations and social media becomes a primary social arena, our children are being shaped by experiences that we, as parents, never encountered growing up.
Behind every screen is a young person trying to belong, express, and cope—and sometimes, that digital world can ...
In our latest heartfelt episode of Screen Guardians Podcast, we stepped away from headlines and stats to center on something more personal — the story behind one of the voices in this mission to protect children.
Meet Kevin Cronister: a SWAT-trained detective, a forensic psychology expert, a martial artist, and, most importantly, a devoted father and champion for kids.
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A convicted sex offender attended an elementary school dance—unannounced to parents. Find out what happened and how to protect your child from this failure.
In this hard-hitting episode of Screen Guardians Podcast, Katie and Kevin uncover a deeply disturbing incident that took place at an elementary school dance in the Blue Valley School District in Kansas.
A convicted sex offender—released after serving 8 years for possession of c...
Parenting in the digital age is complicated—messy, emotionally intense, often uncertain, and more than ever, essential. In an eye-opening episode of the Screen Guardians podcast, host Katie speaks with her long-time friend, businesswoman, and devoted mother Jenny Taylor, who shares a deeply personal, challenging, and ultimately redemptive story about her family's experience with tween cyberbullying.
This isn't just a cautionary tal...
In a world that's increasingly dominated by screens, social media, and digital distractions, our children are growing up facing challenges that didn't exist just a generation ago. At the Kids Digital Health Hub, we're committed to helping families understand these challenges — and most importantly — how to protect and support children as they grow up in a digital world.
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Pornography and sex trafficking have a deeper link than many parents realize. With children encountering pornography as early as 10 years old, their vulnerability to online grooming and exploitation increases. This episode will uncover why parents need to be vigilant about internet safety for kids and practical steps you can take today.
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In today's hyper-connected world, children have access to the internet...
In a world where our children live increasingly online, predators are finding terrifyingly sophisticated ways to exploit them. One of the most alarming threats today is sextortion—a growing cybercrime that preys on young peop...
The digital age has presented us with incredible opportunities to connect, learn, and grow — but it hasn't come without its challenges, especially for parents striving to raise children in a world dominated by technology. As the host of our podcast, Screen Guardians, Katie Longhauser shares a personal, powerful story that gives meaning to our mission: protecting and preserving childhood as we continue to focus...
In our latest podcast episode, Katie Longhauser—mom and advocate for digital health—sat down with Kevin Crosser, an experienced detective working on the frontlines of internet crimes against children. Together, they explored the unsettling realities of online threats, but more importantly, shared actionable ways parents can step up to protect their children.
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