Episode 2 of Digital Generation; Too Much Information (TMI)

A Filter-Free Conversation on Parenting the Digital Generation

In this special book club edition of the podcast, The Winnetka Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kelly Tess and Dr. Devorah Heitner, bestselling author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World, have a candid conversation about helping kids navigate today’s complex digital landscape. From privacy and 'cancel culture' to AI, sexting, going viral, and the nonstop cycle of sharing and comparing, Dr. Heitner offers practical, research-backed advice to guide children toward thoughtful, responsible use of technology.

Are you overwhelmed by the constant stream of performance data about your child? Do you find yourself tracking their every move and wondering where to draw the line? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Tess and Dr. Devorah Heitner explore Chapters 3–6 of Growing Up in Public, focusing on how to navigate conversations around online safety, the risks of sexting explicit image sharing, and the fine balance between freedom and privacy in the digital age.