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Tween & Teens Obsession with Technology: & VR and AI Killed the Radio Star - Boundaries on Kids’ Tech
· 21 min · S2 E4
Episode Tween & Teens Obsession with Technology: & VR and AI Killed the Radio Star - Boundaries on Kids’ Tech
In this jam-packed, joy-filled episode, Suzanne Swain dives headfirst down the digital rabbit hole to share her lifelong love of tech—and how it’s changing the game for kids and families alike. From her first VGA monitor to today’s AI-powered tools, Suzanne walks listeners through fun, interactive ways to turn screen time into meaningful play and connection. She explores how to use AI to generate personalized coloring pages, DIY Pokémon cards, and even full-on board games. She explains how Trello can help kids (and parents) stay organized with fun, drag-and-drop checklists. Suzanne shares how virtual reality has transformed her therapy sessions, offering virtual vacations, roller coasters, and meditations in space. And don’t miss her tips on using apps like ChatGPT and Claude to write stories, emails, or even bedtime tales—plus why Google Drive is her brain’s second home. She even encourages families to create mood-based Spotify playlists together, build apps with Appy Pie, and make movies using AI. Whether you’re a parent hoping to reduce Roblox time, a teacher looking for creative tools, or just a curious fox ready to explore, this episode is a treasure trove of tech tips that promote creativity, emotional wellness, and family connection—all served up with Suzanne’s signature mix of heart and humor. Contact Suzanne Swain: Email: suzanneswain@gmail.com Send Suzanne a Question or Comment:Support the show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-middle-school-mary-poppins-podcast--7467210/support. ☂️ CONNECT WITH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MARY POPPINS PODCAST™ Website • Episodes • Resources • More https://msmarypoppins.com 🎧 Listen and follow The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 YouTube https://youtube.com/@middleschoolmarypoppinspodcast 💌 CONTACT Media • Speaking • Sponsorships • Advertising • Brand Partnerships suzanneswain@gmail.com Listener correspondence & messages for Lieutenant Steve 🐾 dearstevemsmp@gmail.com The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ is independently produced. Partnerships are considered based on mission alignment, relevance, and appropriateness for young people, families, educators, and schools. Stop. Regulate. Listen. ☂️ Helping adults understand the kids in the middle. © The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™
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