The Screen Guardians Podcast

In this powerful episode of the  Screen Guardians Podcast , host Katie Longhauser sits down with Principal  Christina Mehaffey  of  Faustina Academy —a leader courageous enough to ask the hard questions about tech, culture, and the emotional well-being of kids. What followed was a school-wide transformation that not only reshaped student behavior, but rewired an entire community's mindset on how t...

In today's always-connected world, navigating  teen mental health and digital safety has never been more urgent—or more complex. As smartphones replace face-to-face conversations and social media becomes a primary social arena, our children are being shaped by experiences that we, as parents, never encountered growing up. Behind every screen is a young person trying to belong, express, and cope—an...

In our latest heartfelt episode of  Screen Guardians Podcast , we stepped away from headlines and stats to center on something more personal — the story behind one of the voices in this mission to protect children. Meet Kevin Cronister: a SWAT-trained detective, a forensic psychology expert, a martial artist, and, most importantly, a devoted father and champion for kids. In a deeply emotional conv...

A convicted sex offender attended an elementary school dance—unannounced to parents. Find out what happened and how to protect your child from this failure. In this hard-hitting episode of  Screen Guardians Podcast , Katie and Kevin uncover a deeply disturbing incident that took place at an elementary school dance in the Blue Valley School District in Kansas. A  convicted sex offender —released af...

Parenting in the digital age is complicated—messy, emotionally intense, often uncertain, and more than ever, essential. In an eye-opening episode of the  Screen Guardians  podcast, host Katie speaks with her long-time friend, businesswoman, and devoted mother  Jenny Taylor , who shares a deeply personal, challenging, and ultimately redemptive story about her family's experience with tween cyberbul...

In a world that's increasingly dominated by screens, social media, and digital distractions, our children are growing up facing challenges that didn't exist just a generation ago. At the  Kids Digital Health Hub , we're committed to helping families understand these challenges — and most importantly — how to protect and support children as they grow up in a digital world. In a recent episode of th...

Pornography and sex trafficking have a deeper link than many parents realize. With children encountering pornography as early as 10 years old, their vulnerability to online grooming and exploitation increases. This episode will uncover why parents need to be vigilant about internet safety for kids and practical steps you can take today. --- In today's hyper-connected world, children have access to...

In a world where our children live increasingly online, predators are finding terrifyingly sophisticated ways to exploit them. One of the most alarming threats today is  sextortion —a growing cybercrime that preys on young people's trust and vulnerability, often with devastating consequences. Imagine this: an innocent teenager unknowingly befriends someone online. What starts as lighthearted conve...

The digital age has presented us with incredible opportunities to connect, learn, and grow — but it hasn't come without its challenges, especially for parents striving to raise children in a world dominated by technology. As the host of our podcast, Screen Guardians, Katie Longhauser shares a personal, powerful story that gives meaning to our mission: protecting and preserving childhood as we cont...

In our latest podcast episode, Katie Longhauser—mom and advocate for digital health—sat down with Kevin Crosser, an experienced detective working on the frontlines of internet crimes against children. Together, they explored the unsettling realities of online threats, but more importantly, shared actionable ways parents can step up to protect their children. Let's dive into the highlights of this...