Navigating the digital world with kids is challenging—and if you’ve ever questioned how much screen time is too much or wondered when your teen should get their first phone, you are not alone.
That’s why I am channeling my journalistic skills as a former CNN anchor and teaming up with my friend, former high school educator Samantha Danielle— as moms of six kids combined — to launch Parenting in the Digital Age with Sam & Kanika, a podcast miniseries brought to you by Meta.
Each episode features real stories, expert insights, and practical advice to help parents feel more confident raising teens in a tech-saturated world. And yes, there’s laughter, too—because raising kids in the age of iPhones, IG reels, and AI absolutely calls for it.
🎤 Episode Spotlights
🎧 EPISODE 1: Zarna Garg — Laugh to Keep from Crying
Zarna Garg —comedian, screenwriter, and author—gets candid about how social media helped her build a career (after her kids pushed her to go public online), and how she’s helping her own teens build a healthy relationship with screens.
💬 “Rather than focusing on ‘don’t spend your time on the devices,’ I’ve spent time building a life around the devices that’s so compelling, they want to put their phones down.”
🎧 EPISODE 2: Nicole Lopez — AI, Teens, and the Future of Education
As Meta’s Global Director of Youth Safety Policy, Nicole Lopez offers an inside look at the tools Meta is building to protect teens online, including Teen Accounts and AI literacy tools. This episode dives deep into the future of digital safety and why collaborative parenting is the way forward.
💡 Learn how to:
- Set boundaries that build trust
- Use parental tools like Meta’s Family Center
- Guide your child through healthy digital habits
🎧 EPISODE 3: Elisa Donovan — Parenting Then and Now: ‘90s vs. Today
You loved her in Clueless—now you’ll love her even more as a mom navigating today’s tech landscape. Elisa Donovan shares how parenting has evolved since the ‘90s and reflects on raising a tween daughter in a world filled with selfies, screen time, and shifting social norms.
💬 “Back then, we waited for our favorite shows. Now, it’s all on-demand. We have to teach our kids patience, presence, and how to unplug.”
🎧 EPISODE 4: Alyce Chan — Social Media and the Power of Community
Comedian, creator of @MomComNYC, and mom of two, Alyce Chan gets real about the highs and lows of parenting in the digital age. From building a vibrant online village to setting screen-time boundaries with her boys, Alyce reminds us that humor is often the best coping tool—and that moms deserve a space to feel seen.
💬 “Motherhood can feel isolating. I used social media to connect, not compare—and that changed everything.”
🎧 EPISODE 5: Audrey Wisch — AI & The Future of Education
Founder of Curious Cardinals and a Gen Z trailblazer, Audrey Wisch shares how she’s empowering teens through mentorship, passion-based learning, and authentic conversations about tech, mental health, and identity. This episode is a must-listen for parents raising curious, driven digital natives.
💬 “Mentorship gives kids what algorithms can’t: human connection and guidance rooted in empathy.”
📲 Ready to Tune In?
Whether you’re driving carpool or taking your solo coffee break (yes, that counts as self-care), Parenting in the Digital Age is your new podcast BFF.
