Parenting in the digital age isn’t easy, especially when the tech keeps evolving faster than we can learn it.
In this eye-opening episode, host Lena sits down with Sarah Gallagher Trombley, a digital expert, mom, and former Snapchat executive, to unpack the realities of raising kids in a world dominated by screens, social media, and hidden apps.
Sarah, founder of Digital Mom Media, brings both professional insight and personal experience as a parent. Together, they dive into one of the most misunderstood platforms for parents, Snapchat, revealing the secret camera roll feature “My Eyes Only,” why it’s so difficult for parents to monitor, and how to approach conversations about online privacy and trust.
This candid, relatable conversation explores:
• The truth behind Snapchat’s hidden features and what parents should know
• How to set realistic digital house rules without damaging trust
• Why kids’ need for privacy is part of growing up, even in a tech driven world
• Balancing parenting, work, and digital overwhelm
01:06 — Parenting Overwhelm
02:05 — Sarah, Former Snapchat Executive Shares Snapchat Insider Guidance
04:10 — Why Snapchat Is Harder Than TikTok or Instagram
06:35 — The Secret Every Parent Must Know: “My Eyes Only”
09:15 — Don’t Demand, Discuss: How to Handle “My Eyes Only”
12:20 — Risk Realities: Sextortion, Bullying, and Saved Nudes
15:40 — Age Matters: 11 vs 16 Oversight
19:00 — The Hard Truth: Saying Yes Is More Work Than Saying No
23:30 — Inside Snap: Culture, COVID Growth, and Parental Controls
28:10 — The Wider Net: App Store Ratings, Roblox, Discord
32:00 — Where to Find Sarah + Final Takeaways
52:02 — The Trifecta: Snapchat, Roblox, and Discord
56:33 — Social Media Effects on a Child’s Brain
60:23 — Australia’s Ban on Social Media for Under 16s
64:03 — Where to Find Sarah’s Work and Useful Tools
Whether you’re a parent trying to keep up, a teacher, or simply curious about how tech shapes the next generation, this conversation offers practical advice, empathy, and a dose of real talk from two moms who get it.
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