"STOP Posting Your Kids Online" Protecting Children on Social Media | A Millennial Mind

Listen to this episode from A Millennial Mind on Spotify. Do you post pictures of your kids online? Well, children's therapist and cyber trauma expert, Catherine Knibbs, is here to tell you why you shouldn't (even if you're on a private account!) In this week's episode of A Millennial Mind, we’re talking about the hidden dangers of posting kids online, the reality of online predators, and why the usual rules around screen time and social media safety don’t really apply to modern-day children anymore. Catherine shares what’s actually happening to kids’ brains when they grow up in a digital world, how predators think, and why parents often get protecting kids online completely wrong (without even realising it). It’s not about fear or banning tech; it’s about learning how to raise kids who can thrive both online and offline. And honestly, some of this blew my mind. Let me know what you think in the comments! ✨ What You’ll Learn Why posting kids on social media isn’t as safe as you think The real ways online predators target children What screen time does to the brain and mental health The dangers of social media that most parents ignore How to talk to your kids so they actually open up Tips to balance tech and real-world life without constant battles Why attachment and consent matter in digital parenting 🗝️ Words to Listen Out For Cyber trauma Online predators Digital footprint Screen time Neuroplasticity Dopamine Attachment Consent Sharenting ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Should Parents Post Pictures of Their Kids Online? 00:14 The Necessity of Children Being Online 00:50 Changing Perspectives on Kids and Technology 00:59 Guest Introduction: Katherine Nibs 01:28 The Role of Technology in Child Development 07:27 The Fear and Reality of Online Predators 11:09 Parental Responsibility and Online Safety 25:16 The Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age 44:39 Navigating ADHD and Technology's Impact 45:32 Understanding the Brain: Neuroscience Insights 46:09 The Role of Dopamine and Neuroplasticity 48:55 Attachment Theory and Parenting Challenges 51:30 The Importance of Open Communication 52:44 Balancing Technology and Real-World Interactions 01:02:37 Cultural Norms and Consent in Parenting 01:09:40 Practical Parenting Tips and Overcoming Guilt 01:19:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Parents This week's episode includes a paid advertisement for Better Help. You can get your exclusive discount as a Millennial Mind listener using the link ⁠www.betterhelp.com/millennialmind⁠ to start your therapy journey and become your best self. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on mental health, personal growth, and healing! / @shivanipaupodcast ✨ Connect with Millennial Mind ✨ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amillennialmind Shivani Pau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivani.pau Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/shivanipaupodcast Performance Planner: https://my-performance-planner.myshopify.com/ Let Me Change Your Mind 🧠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices