Digital Childhood
Digital Childhood is a podcast for teens growing up in a world that’s always online — and always loud.Hosted by Chloe Parsons Cohn, the show explores how middle school and teen life intersect with technology, AI, social media, mental health, and ambition.
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The Psychology of Hard Work: Why We Celebrate Labor Day (opens the original)
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In this episode of Digital Childhood: The Psychology of Becoming Your Best Self , Chloe explores why we celebrate Labor Day, the surprising psychology behind hard work, and why the things we're proudest of often require the most effort. You'll learn about dopamine, delayed gratification, the effort justification effect, and why our brains are wired to avoid hard things—even though overcoming challenges is often what helps us grow the most. If you've ever struggled with motivation, discipline, or
What a Former Snapchat Executive Wants Every Parent to know- Sarah Trombley (opens the original)
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In this episode of Digital Childhood, Chloe sits down with Sarah Gallagher Trombley to discuss what it's really like raising kids in today's digital world. From her years working at Snapchat to her work helping families navigate technology, Sarah shares practical advice on smartphones, social media, screen time, online safety, digital wellness, and helping kids develop healthy relationships with technology. Together, they explore questions like: How do parents know when a child is ready for more
How to ACTUALLY Reset & Glow Up Before School (The Psychology of a Fresh Start) (opens the original)
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School is starting soon, and if you're feeling pressure to completely reinvent yourself before the first day, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Digital Childhood, Chloe breaks down what a real glow-up actually looks like—and why it has a lot less to do with your appearance and a lot more to do with your mindset, habits, confidence, and daily choices. You'll learn: • Why a new school year feels like a fresh start • The psychology behind confidence and self-improvement • How to rese
Hillary Wilkinson on Motivation, Bark, and How to Set Screen Limits Without Damaging Trust (opens the original)
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Does it feel like every conversation about technology turns into an argument? Maybe you're a parent trying to protect your child online, but every new screen-time limit leads to frustration, eye rolls, or conflict. Or maybe you're a kid who feels like your parents just don't understand why your phone, games, or social media matter so much to you. In this episode of Digital Childhood, I sit down with Hillary Wilkinson , founder of Healthy Screen Habits, teacher, and mom of two teens, to tackle on
AI Won't Make You Successful—Here's What Will | Dr. Renee Jordan (opens the original)
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Title: How to Stand Out in an AI World: Confidence, Community & the Future | Dr. Renee Jordan Description: AI is changing the way we learn, work, and connect—but how can young people use it to their advantage? In this episode of Digital Childhood , I sit down with Dr. Renee Jordan, educator, researcher, and host of Black Liberation Tech , to discuss how AI and technology are shaping identity, community, and the future for young people. We explore how girls can use technology to build confidence
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