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Parents Uncharted: From The Creator of Mom Uncharted

Parents Uncharted: From The Creator of Mom Uncharted

By: Sarah Adams (Mom Uncharted)
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Parents Uncharted is a new podcast that explores the unprecedented challenges modern parents face navigating the digital landscape and social media pressures. Hosted by Sarah Adams - internationally recognized child advocate and creator of Mom.Uncharted - this podcast dives into the modern realities of parenting Generation Alpha: managing screen time, social media, mental health, and finding hope amid anxiety-inducing headlines. Through expert interviews and candid stories from real parents, Parents Uncharted offers insight, empathy, and actionable advice to help families thrive in today’s complex digital word. Each episode blends heart and research to uncover how technology, culture, and connection are reshaping childhood and how parents can adapt with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise resilient, grounded, and future-ready kids in an online world, this podcast is your trusted guide. Sarah is on a mission to inspire the conversations that parents need to have, but aren't necessarily ready for. She also looks forward to exploring other topics at the intersection of technology, climate change, and mental health. Because there’s no map for modern parenting, but we can chart it together. About The Host: Sarah Adams is the creator of online communities Mom.Uncharted and Kids Are Not Content. Proudly named in the TIME 100 Creators List, she is passionate about helping parents rethink how to share, protect, and raise kids in an online world.2026 Mom Uncharted (Parents Uncharted) Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Secure Dad: Protecting Children’s Privacy Online

    The Secure Dad: Protecting Children’s Privacy Online
    Mar 25 2026
    This episode is sponsored by Proton Mail and their Born Private Campaign, which allows parents to reserve a private email address for their child before they’re even online- offering a way to give children a more protected digital starting point, before tracking and profiling begin. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start by reserving a Proton Mail email for just $1 at proton.me/momuncharted and share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way. What does it actually mean to keep our children safe in a digital world- and are we doing enough to protect their right to privacy? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with Andy Murphy, also known as The Secure Dad, to break down the realities of raising kids in an increasingly connected world. Together, they explore how children are building digital identities earlier than ever before- often without their knowledge or consent- and why that matters more than many parents realize. From online footprints and data collection to the hidden risks within Big Tech ecosystems, this conversation unpacks how children’s information is tracked, stored, and potentially used over time. Andy helps decode the terms parents hear every day- including VPNs, digital IDs, and data brokers- and explains what they actually mean for families trying to protect their children online. At the heart of this discussion is a bigger question: do children have a right to privacy from the very beginning - and what does it look like to honor that in a digital-first world? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of technology or unsure how to safeguard your child’s digital life, this episode offers both clarity and practical steps to help you take back control. More About Andy Murphy: Andy Murphy is the founder of The Secure Dad, a platform dedicated to helping parents protect their families in an increasingly complex world. Since 2016, he has equipped thousands of families with practical, real-world strategies for home, digital, and everyday safety. Andy Murphy is also the host of The Secure Family Podcast and author of Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide, where he breaks down security into simple, actionable steps parents can confidently implement. Website Instagram Podcast Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Chapters (00:00) Navigating the Digital Landscape for Parents (05:11) Understanding Digital Identity and Footprints (10:37) The Importance of Digital Privacy and Security (14:33) The Role of Big Tech in Children's Data (18:22) Parental Control and Guidance in the Digital Age (24:10) Key Digital Terms Every Parent Should Know (29:31) Understanding VPNs: A Double-Edged Sword (32:18) Teens and VPNs: Circumventing Restrictions (33:51) Digital IDs and Facial Recognition: A Security Concern (39:15) The Data Broker Industry: What Parents Need to Know (43:16) The Importance of Privacy: Why It Matters (45:36) Protecting Children's Privacy: A Parental Responsibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Therapist Tessa Stuckey: Mental Health, Screens & Our Sons

    Therapist Tessa Stuckey: Mental Health, Screens & Our Sons
    Mar 18 2026
    What are therapists seeing behind closed doors when it comes to boys, screens, and the internet? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with licensed therapist, parenting coach, and founder of Project LookUp, Tessa Stuckey, to talk about the growing impact of digital culture on young people’s mental health. Drawing from years of working directly with teens and families, Tessa shares what she began noticing in her therapy practice long before the conversation went mainstream: rising anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles often connected to excessive screen use and the pressures of life online. Together, Sarah and Tessa explore the real influence of social media, AI, and digital culture on child development- including the growing concerns around boys, online pornography, and how algorithm-driven platforms are shaping behavior, expectations, and identity. They also discuss how parents can begin setting healthier digital boundaries at home, have honest conversations about difficult online topics, and help their children build resilience, confidence, and real-world social skills in a screen-saturated world. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start by reserving a Proton Mail email for them by going to proton.me/momuncharted and share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way. Resources: https://www.tessastuckey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/projectlkup/ https://www.projectlkup.org/ Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Dr. Carrie Mackensen: The Hidden Impact of Smartphones on Parent-Child Connection

    Dr. Carrie Mackensen: The Hidden Impact of Smartphones on Parent-Child Connection
    Mar 11 2026
    How do phones and constant digital distractions affect our relationships with our kids? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah Adams sits down with Dr. Carrie Mackensen to explore technoference- the interruptions in parent-child interactions caused by smartphones, notifications, and screen use. While these moments can seem small, research shows they may influence children’s emotional development, attachment, and sense of connection with caregivers. Dr. Carrie explains the science behind attention and bonding, including insights from the Still Face Experiment, a well-known study showing how quickly children respond when a caregiver becomes emotionally unavailable. The findings offer a powerful lens for understanding how everyday device distractions can impact developing relationships. We also talk about the pressure many parents feel around screen time and parenting, why guilt isn’t helpful, and practical ways families can create healthier technology habits at home. Finally, we discuss the growing presence of AI in children’s lives and why ongoing conversations about technology between parents and kids are more important than ever. In this episode, we discuss: What technoference is and how phones interrupt parent-child interaction The impact of screen time and digital distraction on child development What the Still Face Experiment reveals about attachment and presence How parents can reduce device interruptions without shame or guilt Why intentional technology habits matter as AI and digital tools become part of childhood If you’re navigating parenting in the digital age, this episode offers research-backed insight and practical strategies to help you stay connected with your kids in a screen-saturated world. More About Dr. Carrie Mackensen: Dr. Carrie Mackensen is a clinical psychologist, parent coach, and founder of Successful Parent. With over 25 years of experience, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Clinical Director of addiction and behavioral treatment programs, she specializes in depth psychology, attachment theory, and interpersonal neurobiology, the science of how relationships shape the developing brain. She serves on ScreenStrong's Medical Advisory Board and is author of the forthcoming Digitally Dysregulated: How Screens Hijack Kids' Brains and What Parents Can Do About It (2026). Most importantly, she's a mom to two boys so she gets it! Resources: Successful Parent Website: https://successfulparent.com Newsletter Signup: https://successfulparent.com/newsletter Instagram Profile: https://instagram.com/successful_parent Upcoming Digitally Dysregulated Book: https://successfulparent.com/digitally-dysregulated Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted (00:00) Introduction to Technoference (05:21) Navigating Screen Time as Parents (10:48) Understanding Technoference (15:51) The Still Face Experiment and Its Implications (25:33) The Long-Term Effects of Screen Time on Development (29:17) Understanding Digital Parenting and Attachment (31:58) Overcoming Parent Guilt in a Digital Age (37:08) Practical Steps for Reducing Screen Time (41:52) Navigating AI and Technology with Kids (52:39) The Importance of Open Communication with Children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
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