Lori Getz M.A., Educational Technologist, Mother, Author and Internet Safety Expert

Creative Mamas Unplugged

“When the big stuff happens, we want them to be able to come to us.”

How our system of today is different and helps us connect to our children in way that is helpful (1:37), there is no such thing as full parental control and we need our kids to teach us the things we should know (12:34), over-parenting in the physical world VS under-parenting in virtual world (19:50), Lori shares about her book “Like Ability: The Truth About Popularity” (33:57), Lori shares about her work in schools (38:49).

Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson

Guest: Lori Getz

Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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Extended Summary:

Lori discusses how we do way too much, our constant accessibility and how our children feel that pull, but also how our system of today is different and helps us connect to our children in way that is helpful (1:37), how children enjoy reading Lori’s books, connect with their parents, and how kids have a different relationship with their technology (4:34), there is no such thing as full parental control and while using filters, monitoring software, it doesn’t mean it is safe, what we really need to be doing is asking more questions, and our kids will always know more about technology than we do and we need them to teach us the things we should know (12:34), if you want to build trust, we must give our children trust, over-parenting in the physical versus under-parenting in virtual world (19:50), Lori shares about her book “Like Ability: The Truth

About Popularity” (33:57), Lori shares about her work in schools (38:49).

In this episode of Creative Mamas Unplugged, we’re thrilled to welcome Lori Getz, M.A.—Educational Technologist, author, and renowned Internet safety expert. With over 20 years of experience working with schools, corporations, and communities, Lori has dedicated her career to helping families navigate the digital world responsibly and ethically.

We explore:

• How technology shapes our schedules, accessibility, and personal connections.
• Empowering kids to navigate online safety while building trust and open communication.
• Balancing monitoring with respecting privacy in the digital age.
• Practical tips for using built-in device features over third-party apps.
• The value of face-to-face interactions and flexible tech boundaries at home.

Lori also shares highlights from her career, including authoring The Tech Savvy User’s Guide to the Digital World and Like Ability: The Truth About Popularity, and appearing on platforms like Today, GMA, and local news. Her mission? Facilitating better conversations about kids, technology, and the digital world.

Packed with expert advice and heartfelt stories, this episode offers tools and inspiration for parenting with curiosity, confidence, and connection in the digital age.