{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69257da6e5cc28ec3b484553/6a138d104c45d20ee23583e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Should we be posting our kids online?","description":"<p>In this thought-provoking episode of <em>Let’s Reconnect</em>, psychologist and parent Breanna Jayne Sada explores one of the biggest modern parenting dilemmas: should we be posting photos and videos of our children online?</p><p>From birth announcements and first-day-of-school photos to viral family content and AI-generated risks, this episode dives into the hidden impact of growing up online. Breanna unpacks how social media, technology and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence are changing childhood, privacy and parenting forever.</p><p>This episode is not about shaming parents. It’s about helping families, schools, sporting organisations and communities become more intentional and informed about what we share online and why.</p><p><br></p><h2>In This Episode</h2><ul><li>Why parents naturally want to share photos and milestones online</li><li>The psychological need for connection and validation through social media</li><li>How children are developing digital footprints before they can consent</li><li>The impact of AI and facial recognition technology on children’s privacy</li><li>Why posting online in 2026 is different to even five years ago</li><li>The rise of family influencers and children being monetised online</li><li>Concerns around consent, dignity and children’s autonomy</li><li>The psychological impact of growing up constantly photographed and observed</li><li>Why schools, sporting clubs and organisations also need to rethink online posting</li><li>Practical reflective questions every parent should ask before posting a child online</li></ul><h2>Key Topics Discussed</h2><h3>Children &amp; Digital Footprints</h3><p>Today’s children are the first generation growing up with an online identity created before they can fully understand privacy, consent or long-term consequences.</p><p><br></p><h3>AI &amp; Online Safety Risks</h3><p>Breanna discusses how AI technology can now manipulate images, use facial recognition and even extract personal information from online photos, significantly changing the risks of sharing children’s images online.</p><p><br></p><h3>Consent &amp; Respecting Privacy</h3><p>This episode explores how parents can begin age-appropriate conversations about consent, privacy and social media with children and teens.</p><p><br></p><h3>The Psychological Impact of Growing Up Online</h3><p>What happens when children realise their vulnerable or embarrassing moments have been shared publicly online? Breanna reflects on how social media may influence identity formation, self-worth and validation.</p><p><br></p><h3>Family Influencers &amp; Monetising Childhood</h3><p>Breanna discusses themes explored in Like, Follow, Subscribe by Fortesa Latifi, including concerns raised by children who grew up in family vlogging and influencer environments.</p><p><br></p><h2>Questions for Parents to Reflect On</h2><ul><li>Would my child be comfortable with this photo being online as an adult?</li><li>Am I sharing this for connection or external validation?</li><li>Have I considered my child’s dignity and privacy?</li><li>Could this moment stay within family or close friends instead?</li><li>Have I asked for my child’s consent where appropriate?</li><li>Am I teaching my child that every moment needs to be documented?</li></ul><h2>Resources &amp; Support</h2><p>If this episode brought up concerns for you or someone you care about, support is available:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lifeline Australia</a> — 13 11 14</li><li><a href=\"https://kidshelpline.com.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kids Helpline</a> — 1800 55 1800</li><li>In an emergency, call 000</li></ul><h2>About the Podcast</h2><p><em>Let’s Reconnect with Breanna Jayne Sada</em> is a parenting and mental health podcast helping adults better understand children, teenagers and family relationships through practical, evidence-based conversations.</p><p>Hosted by Breanna Jayne Sada, episodes explore youth mental health, parenting, technology, relationships, emotional wellbeing and modern family life.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Breanna Jayne Sada"}