Pixel Parenting

Pixel Parenting is your monthly guide to raising tech-savvy, balanced kids. Hosted by Patricia Cangas Rumeu, a mum and a seasoned expert in digital literacy and educational technology, this podcast aims to empower parents to ...more

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February 25, 2026 • 00:26:37
Can Robots or AI Be Real Friends? Kids Ages 7–10 Weigh In

Can Robots or AI Be Real Friends? Kids Ages 7–10 Weigh In

What would a machine be able to really be a friend? This episode is a kids' philosophy conversation with Dr. Iris Oved (Paradox Lab)...

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January 06, 2026 • 00:27:10
Cybersecurity for Parents: Start With One Conversation | Chad Rychlewski & Kae David

Cybersecurity for Parents: Start With One Conversation | Chad Rychlewski & Kae David

When was the last time you explained to grandparents why broadcasting your kids' photos to their friends is risky?Patricia Cangas talks with cybersecurity professionals...

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December 16, 2025 • 00:29:30
Is It Fair? Navigating Screen Rules with Multiple Kids  | Kaitlin Tiches

Is It Fair? Navigating Screen Rules with Multiple Kids | Kaitlin Tiches

Which parental mediation strategy does research say works best—and why?Patricia Cangas sits down with Kaitlin Tiches, a research librarian at Boston Children's Hospital and...

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November 12, 2025 • 00:28:32
It’s Not You vs. Your Teen — It’s All of Us vs. Addictive Tech | Dino Ambrosi

It’s Not You vs. Your Teen — It’s All of Us vs. Addictive Tech | Dino Ambrosi

Could reframing one conversation turn your teen from defensive to collaborative about screen time?Host Patricia Cangas talks with Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot,...

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October 15, 2025 • 00:42:35
What Video Games Teach: How Kids Learn Through Play | Dr. Kelli Dunlap

What Video Games Teach: How Kids Learn Through Play | Dr. Kelli Dunlap

What do Minecraft, D&D, and Fortnite actually teach your child's developing brain?Dr. Kelli Dunlap, a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in game design...

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September 30, 2025 • 00:21:08
Violent Video Games: The Science Behind the Headlines | Dr. Rachel Kowert

Violent Video Games: The Science Behind the Headlines | Dr. Rachel Kowert

"Parents can be worried about all the other million things that we're worried about for our kids. But violent video games in and of...

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