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Parents Uncharted: From The Creator of Mom Uncharted

Parents Uncharted: From The Creator of Mom Uncharted

By: Sarah Adams (Mom Uncharted)
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 Parents Uncharted is a new podcast that explores the unprecedented challenges modern parents face navigating the digital landscape and social media pressures. Hosted by Sarah Adams - internationally recognized child advocate and creator of Mom.Uncharted - this podcast dives into the modern realities of parenting Generation Alpha: managing screen time, social media, mental health, and finding hope amid anxiety-inducing headlines. Through expert interviews and candid stories from real parents, Parents Uncharted offers insight, empathy, and actionable advice to help families thrive in today’s complex digital word. Each episode blends heart and research to uncover how technology, culture, and connection are reshaping childhood and how parents can adapt with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise resilient, grounded, and future-ready kids in an online world, this podcast is your trusted guide. Sarah is on a mission to inspire the conversations that parents need to have, but aren't necessarily ready for. She also looks forward to exploring other topics at the intersection of technology, climate change, and mental health. Because there’s no map for modern parenting, but we can chart it together. About The Host: Sarah Adams is the creator of online communities Mom.Uncharted and Kids Are Not Content. Proudly named in the TIME 100 Creators List, she is passionate about helping parents rethink how to share, protect, and raise kids in an online world.2026 Mom Uncharted (Parents Uncharted) Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Nicki Petrossi: AI Chatbots and Our Kids’ Mental Health

    Nicki Petrossi: AI Chatbots and Our Kids’ Mental Health
    Feb 18 2026
    *This episode touches on suicide and self-harm and other dangers related to AI Chatbots. These topics may be difficult for some, listener discretion is advised. Resources below* In this episode, Nicki Petrossi, founder of the Scrolling 2 Death podcast and the Tech Safe Learning Coalition, breaks down the growing impact of AI chatbots and artificial intelligence on children’s mental health and development. From teens turning to AI for emotional support to the risks of isolation, harmful content, and misinformation, we unpack what parents need to understand about tools like ChatGPT and other chatbot platforms. Nicki also explains the major lawsuit against Big Tech companies over their role in youth mental health and child safety, and how whistleblowers have helped expose internal concerns about platform risks. The conversation dives into AI in schools, education technology (EdTech), and the formation of the Tech Safe Learning Coalition- a movement pushing for greater transparency, parental rights, and stronger safeguards in the classroom. If you’re concerned about AI, screen time, teen mental health, or how to advocate for safer technology policies in your child’s school, this episode offers both insight and practical steps to take action. More About Nicki: Nicki Petrossi is a former social media executive turned social media reform advocate. In late 2023, Nicki launched Scrolling 2 Death, a podcast for parents who are worried about social media. It’s a safe space to elevate the human experiences of children online and educate parents on how to keep them safe. In 2025, Nicki launched Tech-Safe Learning Coalition, which supports parents related to issues with school tech, and The Heat is On, an investigative mini-series and parent movement to hold Big Tech accountable for harm to children. Founder & Host, Scrolling 2 Death Podcast Co-Founder, Tech-Safe Learning Coalition Founder, S2D Foundation https://www.scrolling2death.com/ https://www.scrolling2death.com/heat If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. You are not alone. CANADA: Talk Suicide Canada Call or text 988 (Available 24/7 in English and French) Kids Help Phone (youth & young adults)Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 UNITED STATES: Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 (Available 24/7) Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 If you are outside Canada or the U.S., please check your local health services for crisis support in your region. Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Nikki Petrossi and Scrolling to Death (01:57) The Impact of AI on Children (06:00) The Dangers of AI Chatbots (10:00) The Role of Technology in Education (13:58) Tech Safe Learning Coalition and Parental Rights (18:02) Advocating for Change in Schools (22:18) The Landmark Lawsuit Against Big Tech (25:49) The Role of Whistleblowers in Accountability (31:24) Navigating Mental Health in Advocacy (35:52) Empowering Parents to Take Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Dr. Alison Yeung: The Smartphone Effect on Kids

    Dr. Alison Yeung: The Smartphone Effect on Kids
    Feb 11 2026
    In this episode of Parents Uncharted, host Sarah Adams sits down with Dr. Alison Yeung, widely known as The Smartphone Effect MD, to unpack one of modern parenting’s biggest challenges: the impact of smartphones and social media on children’s mental health. Together, they cut through the noise of polarized tech debates and explore what the research actually shows. Dr. Yeung explains why children’s mental health is complex and multifactorial, why “screens aren’t the problem” is an oversimplification, and how excessive screen time can affect motivation, focus, and emotional regulation- especially for vulnerable groups like kids with ADHD. This conversation offers practical, preventative guidance for parents and educators, emphasizing digital literacy, healthy boundaries, and the power of modeling balanced tech habits at home. More About Dr. Alison Yeung, MD, CCFP: Dr. Alison Yeung graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, followed by medical training at the University of Ottawa and a Family Medicine residency at Western University. She has practiced as a community family physician in Kitchener since 2014, caring for over 1,200 patients with dedication and compassion. Her clinical focus and passion lie in child and adolescent mental health. As both a family physician and a mother of two, Dr. Yeung has witnessed firsthand how digital technology shapes the lives of young people—offering connection and creative expression, but also profound risks. Over the past decade, she has cared for youth navigating rising rates of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and self-harm, often accompanied by feelings of loneliness, disconnection, and loss of purpose. Recognizing that these challenges are complex and multifactorial, Dr. Yeung has become particularly concerned with the growing role of social media and screen time in children’s daily lives. Today, tweens spend an average of 5–6 hours a day on digital entertainment, and teens 6–8 hours—time that displaces sleep, outdoor play, physical activity, and in-person connection. Since 2023, Dr. Yeung has been speaking to parents, educators, policymakers, and healthcare professionals about the impact of screens and social media on child development and mental health. Her mission is to empower families with knowledge, inspire change, and advocate for a healthier digital future for children. https://www.instagram.com/thesmartphoneeffectmd https://thesmartphoneeffectmd.substack.com/ https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Fortesa Latifi: Kid Influencers on Social Media

    Fortesa Latifi: Kid Influencers on Social Media
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah is joined by journalist Fortesa Latifi to unpack the rapidly evolving- and increasingly controversial- world of kidfluencers and child influencers. Together, they explore what it means for children to grow up online, from the rise of family vlogging and sharenting to the growing backlash against monetizing kids on social media. The conversation examines shifting parental attitudes, the cultural impact of documentaries like Bad Influence, and the emergence of content houses and influencer pipelines designed specifically for young creators. Sarah and Fortesa also break down recent child influencer laws and financial protections, discussing what these regulations get right- and where they still fall short when it comes to safeguarding kids’ privacy, labor rights, and long-term well-being. They reflect on how public tragedies have changed the way audiences view child influencers, and the emotional toll that constant visibility and online scrutiny can place on families. The episode goes on to explore the power dynamics between teen influencers, brands, and traditional celebrities, as well as the blurred line between autonomy and exploitation in the influencer economy. Finally, Sarah shares personal reflections on parenting in the digital age, the risks of building a child’s digital footprint too early, and the looming challenges AI and synthetic media may pose for kids’ safety and identity online. This episode is a must-listen for parents, policymakers, educators, and anyone questioning where the line should be drawn when it comes to children, content, and consent in the age of social media. More About Fortesa Latifi: Fortesa Latifi is a journalist based in Los Angeles. She is the author of the forthcoming LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE: Influencer Kids & The Cost of A Childhood Online; a searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood internet fame, Like, Follow, Subscribe is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content. She has also been published in Rolling Stone, The Cut, The New York Times, and more. ⁠⁠https://www.fortesalatifi.com/⁠⁠ Pre-order LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE: Influencer Kids & The Cost of A Childhood Online Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠ Follow The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted (00:00) The Rise of Kidfluencing and Its Impact (05:01) Shifts in Parental Perspectives on Sharing Children Online (10:59) The Dark Side of Kidfluencing: Insights from Documentaries (20:06) Content Houses: The New Frontier for Young Influencers (26:09) Legal Protections for Child Influencers: A Step Forward (28:42) The Complexity of Child Influencer Laws (31:14) Tragedy and Public Reaction in Influencer Families (39:33) The Rise of Teen Influencers and Brand Power (45:52) Personal Reflections on Social Media and Privacy (48:18) The Future of Kid Influencers and AI Concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
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