web01.fireside.fm Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:39:39 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Parent Driven Development - Episodes Tagged with “Fear” https://www.parentdrivendevelopment.com/tags/fear Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Turns out children arrive with no manual. There's no coherent online tutorial. Between staying up to date with emerging technologies and balancing work and home life in an industry that often requires un-timeable bug fixes, on call schedules, and more, working parents are balancing a lot. Parents are also exploring additional technical issues like "screen time" or internet privacy, coming at these issues from a different perspective as technologists ourselves. We cover all of these topics and more using a panel of parents coming from diverse perspectives and a variety of technological backgrounds. We'll shine light onto these issues and provide a valuable food for thought for these folks. Want to ask a question that the panelists can discuss in an episode? Email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com. And if you're loving the podcast and want to support us, please visit our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/parentdrivendev)! en-us episodic A podcast about parenting in tech Parent Driven Development Turns out children arrive with no manual. There's no coherent online tutorial. Between staying up to date with emerging technologies and balancing work and home life in an industry that often requires un-timeable bug fixes, on call schedules, and more, working parents are balancing a lot. Parents are also exploring additional technical issues like "screen time" or internet privacy, coming at these issues from a different perspective as technologists ourselves. We cover all of these topics and more using a panel of parents coming from diverse perspectives and a variety of technological backgrounds. We'll shine light onto these issues and provide a valuable food for thought for these folks. Want to ask a question that the panelists can discuss in an episode? Email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com. And if you're loving the podcast and want to support us, please visit our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/parentdrivendev)! no Parent Driven Development panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com 063: Fear in Parenting https://www.parentdrivendevelopment.com/fear-in-parenting 31a28c8d-0ecf-4771-933b-06df13114d82 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Parent Driven Development full Parent Driven Development Do you have anxiety as a parent? Chris, Jess and KWu gather to discuss the various stresses and anxiety parents face for kids of all ages, and how their decision making process has shifted over the years. 28:47 no Parent Driven Development Episode 063: Fear in Parenting 0:40 Fear and stress of parenting From independent… to having dependents Trends of becoming more conservative once a parent 2:50 Decision making process High alert, more burden than non-parents Different decisions and problems at different stages of the kids Background buzz of constant anxiety 6:40 Different stresses Physical dangers for smaller kids, choking hazards Trying to avoid helicopter parenting Screen interest, programming, and patience 10:55 Big anxieties Screen time !! Constant worry and stress for modern parents with kids Augmenting reality through screens - stress for middle school aged parents How to foster new sibling relationships Siblings Without Rivalry (https://www.amazon.com/Siblings-Without-Rivalry-Children-Together/dp/0393342212) - book How to avoid middle child syndrome with three kids, carve out alone time with each child Feeling guilty to tell kids to play by themselves.. But it’s also important to learn 21:35 Genius and fail moments from the last week KWu moves to a new house and her son is waking every night from terrors or feeling too cold as she’s been keeping the thermostat down real low. #fail Jess’s son is a pretty adventurous eater and recently discovered balsamic vinegar which is now a new favorite! #genius Chris makes biscuits and conjures a family night which turned into a great family time. #genius How can I support the podcast? Please follow us @parentdrivendev (https://twitter.com/parentdrivendev) on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com (mailto:panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com). Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com (https://parentdrivendevelopment.com). Jess (https://twitter.com/jszmajda) Chris S (https://twitter.com/crsexton) KWu (https://twitter.com/kwugirl) Parent Driven Development

Episode 063: Fear in Parenting

0:40 Fear and stress of parenting

  • From independent… to having dependents
  • Trends of becoming more conservative once a parent

2:50 Decision making process

  • High alert, more burden than non-parents
  • Different decisions and problems at different stages of the kids
  • Background buzz of constant anxiety

6:40 Different stresses

  • Physical dangers for smaller kids, choking hazards
  • Trying to avoid helicopter parenting
  • Screen interest, programming, and patience

10:55 Big anxieties

  • Screen time !! Constant worry and stress for modern parents with kids
  • Augmenting reality through screens - stress for middle school aged parents
  • How to foster new sibling relationships

Siblings Without Rivalry - book

  • How to avoid middle child syndrome with three kids, carve out alone time with each child
  • Feeling guilty to tell kids to play by themselves.. But it’s also important to learn

21:35 Genius and fail moments from the last week

  • KWu moves to a new house and her son is waking every night from terrors or feeling too cold as she’s been keeping the thermostat down real low. #fail
  • Jess’s son is a pretty adventurous eater and recently discovered balsamic vinegar which is now a new favorite! #genius
  • Chris makes biscuits and conjures a family night which turned into a great family time. #genius

How can I support the podcast?

Please follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com.

Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.

Jess
Chris S
KWu

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Episode 063: Fear in Parenting

0:40 Fear and stress of parenting

  • From independent… to having dependents
  • Trends of becoming more conservative once a parent

2:50 Decision making process

  • High alert, more burden than non-parents
  • Different decisions and problems at different stages of the kids
  • Background buzz of constant anxiety

6:40 Different stresses

  • Physical dangers for smaller kids, choking hazards
  • Trying to avoid helicopter parenting
  • Screen interest, programming, and patience

10:55 Big anxieties

  • Screen time !! Constant worry and stress for modern parents with kids
  • Augmenting reality through screens - stress for middle school aged parents
  • How to foster new sibling relationships

Siblings Without Rivalry - book

  • How to avoid middle child syndrome with three kids, carve out alone time with each child
  • Feeling guilty to tell kids to play by themselves.. But it’s also important to learn

21:35 Genius and fail moments from the last week

  • KWu moves to a new house and her son is waking every night from terrors or feeling too cold as she’s been keeping the thermostat down real low. #fail
  • Jess’s son is a pretty adventurous eater and recently discovered balsamic vinegar which is now a new favorite! #genius
  • Chris makes biscuits and conjures a family night which turned into a great family time. #genius

How can I support the podcast?

Please follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com.

Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.

Jess
Chris S
KWu

]]> 027: Fear Mongering and Inducing Panic https://www.parentdrivendevelopment.com/fear-mongering 623050f1-9170-4034-a958-f2c8faab9de9 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Parent Driven Development full Parent Driven Development Due to the "Momo Challenge": the latest in a series of internet "challenges" and urban legends, Chris, Jess, JC, and Mandy talk about fear mongering and inducing panic: What do we do as parents to protect our kids? Do we, as technologists, have an advantage in understanding "hoaxes" better than non-technologists? Should we ignore the hype and "let live and let go?" And how much do we/should we be monitoring our kids? 40:10 yes Parent Driven Development Episode 027: Fear Mongering and Inducing Panic Show Background Resources Momo challenge: The real victims of the hoax are the parents who believe it (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/momo-challenge-internet-viral-hoax-parents-a8806836.html) Momo Is as Real as We’ve Made Her (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/02/style/momo-mania-hoax.html) A pediatrician exposes suicide tips for children hidden in videos on YouTube and YouTube Kids (https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/02/24/pediatrician-exposes-suicide-tips-children-hidden-videos-youtube-youtube-kids/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.e8215c20ac71) 01:29 Firsthand Experience? Mandy's daughter had no idea about any of this until it was brought to her attention. 03:17 Momo Challenges (maybe?) Explained 06:11 What do we do as parents to protect our kids? Do we lock them down from consuming all the media, or do we let them consume it and deal with it? Educating our kids and guiding them when things come up. Checking in with them during media consumption. Being honest. 15:13 History of Moral Panics Moral panics happen when young people get involved in something parents just don’t understand. Do we, as technologists, have an advantage in understanding better than non-technologists? 22:15 Rules and Boundaries -- Letting Live and Letting Go The "But what if?" Mindset Age restrictions. Ignoring the trolls. Tracking/monitoring your child via GPS location. Find My Friends App (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-friends/id466122094?mt=8) 32:03 What To Do When Things Happen Flagging. Reporting. Calling authorities. 36:57 Genius / Fail Moments Jess: Her son picked up the ukelele! (#Genius) JC: Winding down involvement in extracurricular activities. (#Bittersweet) Chris: Baseball as a low-pressure team sport. (#Genius) Mandy: Her daughter picked up her Mimi's birthday tradition without prompting. (#Adorable) Follow & Support Please follow us @parentdrivendev (https://twitter.com/parentdrivendev) on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com (mailto:panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com). Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com (https://parentdrivendevelopment.com). Support us via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/parentdrivendev) and get access to our our Slack Community. Panel Jess Szmajda (https://twitter.com/jszmajda) Mandy Moore (https://twitter.com/therubyrep) JC Avena (https://twitter.com/jcavena) Chris Sexton (https://twitter.com/crsexton) Parent Driven Development

Episode 027: Fear Mongering and Inducing Panic

Show Background Resources

01:29 Firsthand Experience?

  • Mandy's daughter had no idea about any of this until it was brought to her attention.

03:17 Momo Challenges (maybe?) Explained

06:11 What do we do as parents to protect our kids?

  • Do we lock them down from consuming all the media, or do we let them consume it and deal with it?
  • Educating our kids and guiding them when things come up.
  • Checking in with them during media consumption.
  • Being honest.

15:13 History of Moral Panics

  • Moral panics happen when young people get involved in something parents just don’t understand.
  • Do we, as technologists, have an advantage in understanding better than non-technologists?

22:15 Rules and Boundaries -- Letting Live and Letting Go

  • The "But what if?" Mindset
  • Age restrictions.
  • Ignoring the trolls.
  • Tracking/monitoring your child via GPS location.

32:03 What To Do When Things Happen

  • Flagging.
  • Reporting.
  • Calling authorities.

36:57 Genius / Fail Moments

  • Jess: Her son picked up the ukelele! (#Genius)
  • JC: Winding down involvement in extracurricular activities. (#Bittersweet)
  • Chris: Baseball as a low-pressure team sport. (#Genius)
  • Mandy: Her daughter picked up her Mimi's birthday tradition without prompting. (#Adorable)

Follow & Support

Please follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com.

Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.

Support us via Patreon and get access to our our Slack Community.

Panel

Jess Szmajda
Mandy Moore
JC Avena
Chris Sexton

]]> Parent Driven Development

Episode 027: Fear Mongering and Inducing Panic

Show Background Resources

01:29 Firsthand Experience?

  • Mandy's daughter had no idea about any of this until it was brought to her attention.

03:17 Momo Challenges (maybe?) Explained

06:11 What do we do as parents to protect our kids?

  • Do we lock them down from consuming all the media, or do we let them consume it and deal with it?
  • Educating our kids and guiding them when things come up.
  • Checking in with them during media consumption.
  • Being honest.

15:13 History of Moral Panics

  • Moral panics happen when young people get involved in something parents just don’t understand.
  • Do we, as technologists, have an advantage in understanding better than non-technologists?

22:15 Rules and Boundaries -- Letting Live and Letting Go

  • The "But what if?" Mindset
  • Age restrictions.
  • Ignoring the trolls.
  • Tracking/monitoring your child via GPS location.

32:03 What To Do When Things Happen

  • Flagging.
  • Reporting.
  • Calling authorities.

36:57 Genius / Fail Moments

  • Jess: Her son picked up the ukelele! (#Genius)
  • JC: Winding down involvement in extracurricular activities. (#Bittersweet)
  • Chris: Baseball as a low-pressure team sport. (#Genius)
  • Mandy: Her daughter picked up her Mimi's birthday tradition without prompting. (#Adorable)

Follow & Support

Please follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com.

Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.

Support us via Patreon and get access to our our Slack Community.

Panel

Jess Szmajda
Mandy Moore
JC Avena
Chris Sexton

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