What does it really take to raise kids who are confident, capable, and ready for life? Art Eddy, host of The Art of Fatherhood and a dad who has interviewed more than 1,000 fathers, joins Bill Brady to share what he's learned about patience, building confidence, letting kids learn from failure, and setting healthy boundaries with technology. You'll walk away with practical ways to know when to step in, when to step back, and how being present helps kids thrive.

Kids today are growing up with technology that wasn't designed with them in mind. Maddie Freeman, founder of NoSo November, joins Bill Brady to share what it was like growing up with social media, how those experiences inspired her to help young people build healthier tech habits, and why kids aren't the problem when it comes to screen time. Together, they explore the importance of understanding what kids experience online, modeling healthy habits as parents, and making more room for real-world connections. You'll walk away with practical ways to start conversations, rethink screen time, and help your family build a healthier relationship with technology.

Our kids are growing up with less opportunity to struggle, wait, wonder, and simply be bored. Megan Kiefer, founder of Take Two Media Initiative and author of The Take Back, joins Bill Brady to share what she's learning directly from kids about technology, AI, and healthy media habits. They explore the power of kids teaching kids, why boredom and discomfort matter, and how parents can help kids build healthier relationships with technology.

Parents are expected to make big decisions about their kids and technology, but most of us were never taught how it all works. Family Tech founder Sarah Kimmel joins Bill Brady to unpack what parents misunderstand about today's technology, what actually deserves our attention, and simple ways to create healthier tech boundaries at home. You'll walk away feeling more confident navigating technology with your kids, even if you're not a tech expert.

Giving your child a phone can feel like a big step, especially when you're trying to figure out what they're actually ready for. Better Screen Time founder Andrea Davis joins Bill Brady to share what she learned from her own family's early experience with smartphones, why boundaries work best when kids are part of the conversation, and how a simple family tech plan can build trust instead of conflict. You'll walk away with practical ways to help your kids build healthier tech habits and prepare them to navigate technology with confidence.

Protecting Childhood

Helping parents raise kids who thrive beyond the screen. For parents navigating the tension between childhood and technology.

Hosted by Bill Brady, founder of Troomi, this show helps you make confident decisions, set healthy boundaries, and raise healthy, thriving kids.