Teens aren’t asking for money or stuff—they just want to feel seen by their parents. In this episode of Big Mama’s House Podcast – a Podcast for Teens, Big Mama shares real student stories (including the viral quote “This isn’t Build-A-Bear”) and survey results from 15 years of working with teens. If you’ve ever felt ignored, misunderstood, or like your parents don’t really know you, this one’s for you.
In Season 2, Episode 5 of Big Mama’s House Podcast for Teens, Jesse “Big Mama” Weinberger breaks down why today’s teens face more pressure than any generation before. From loneliness, social media pressure, and the “attention economy” to how adults misunderstand what it’s like to grow up digital, this episode delivers laughs, truth, and jaw-dropping stats. Share it with parents, teachers, or friends who just don’t get it—and let Big Mama do the explaining.
In Season 2, Episode 5 of Big Mama’s House Podcast for Teens, Jesse “Big Mama” Weinberger breaks down why today’s teens face more pressure than any generation before. From loneliness, social media pressure, and the “attention economy” to how adults misunderstand what it’s like to grow up digital, this episode delivers laughs, truth, and jaw-dropping stats. Share it with parents, teachers, or friends who just don’t get it—and let Big Mama do the explaining.
What can we ALL do to reduce device time? (Parents too!) Strategies to reduce phone pickups via using Do Not Disturb and using gamification (kids v parents) to see who can use their devices for the least amount of time. We also debate the usefulness of Apple Watches (Big Mama is NOT convinced).
In today’s episode, I’m going to help the Squid Squad teach their parents why you cannot, in fact, pause a live game. Explaining to parents how live games work, (because they’re LIVE). Helping parents imagine how it feels to be yanked out of their world – like by a Magic Claw. Jesse “Big Mama” Weinberger is an Internet Safety Speaker & the host of the Internet Safety Podcast: Big Mama’s House Podcast- A Podcast for Teens
Hey Squids!
Sick of your parents asking you to pause a live game???
Well, then you’re in the right place.
Step One
Listen to Big Mama’s House Podcast – Season 2 Episode 3: No Mom, You Can’t Pause a Live Game. And once you’ve heard it, make your parents listen to it! Better yet, sit next to your mom, and when you hear Big Mama say *exactly* what YOU are always saying – just smile and say “You see???”
Step Two
Grab a copy of the digital flowchart for parents of gamers. It’s a literal step-by-step decision flowchart for parents to decide whether or not they should talk to you while you’re gaming.
- FREE – We’ll email you a black & white 8.5″ x 11″ copy of the poster that you can print out at home. (use the form below)
- BUY – Want a gorgeous, shiny, larger (so mom can’t miss it!) 11″ x 17″ copy of the poster? Order one here and we’ll mail it to you!
Just enter an email address below and you’ll immediately receive the black and white version of the download for Season 2 Episode 3: You Can’t Pause a Live Game: It’s the “Decision Flowchart for Parents of Gamers: Should I Ask My Squid to Pause a Video Game?”
It’s taken forever, but season 2 is finally going to be released this week.
Focusing on Teens
I went back and forth for a long time – trying to craft the best possible way to reach a much larger audience. (I can only spend *so* much time traveling before I snap.) After much deliberation, I’ve decided to reformat the podcast.
Big Mama’s House Podcast is now for teens (13 years old and up).
While covering true crime, tech issues, social media issues, bullying, sexting, etc – I’m also going to explore the latest discoveries in mental health, as well as topics exploring the immense amounts of pressure impacting teens.
(Insider info: Based on the episodes already recorded, I can guarantee that you’ll learn something new and laugh along in the process. Some of my guests are the teeensiest bit unhinged. My favorite.)
Useful to parents & schools too
As an added bonus, the teen-centric content will be a useful resource for parents and school districts. If you’re a parent or an educator and you’re not sure how to begin a conversation, feel free to use the episodes as the starting point for “real” conversations.
If you’ve landed in this space as an adult, you’re welcome to stay and participate. Just beware that we’re going to have some stuff to say to you too. Like, don’t ask your kids to put their phones down at dinner, while YOU have yours in your hand. Seriously. Enough is enough
Bottom Line
Season 1’s intended audience is adults and school districts
Season 2’s (and future season’s) intended audience is teens