{"podcast":{"title":"Mitlin Money Mindset","slug":"mitlin-money-mindset-1317779","podcast_index_feed_id":1317779,"rss_url":"https://mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/7/a/7/f7a739ae8c7df25527a2322813b393ee/Larry_Lined_Up_1.png","author":"Lawrence Sprung","episode_count":289,"summary":"Hosted by Larry Sprung, CFP®, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®, this podcast is your weekly dose of laughter, actionable insights, and a whole lot of JOY. ▪️Expert Insights: Gain advice from engaging guests, helping you navigate your future with confidence. ▪️JOYful Money Management: Discover how to make managing your money a JOYful experience. ▪️Inspiring Stories: Hear real-life stories that motivate you to pursue your dreams and find JOY in the journey. Remember to ask yourself: What did you do today that brought you joy?®","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779"},"episode":{"title":"Kids and Media: What Works Better Than Limiting Screen Time with Ranny Levy","slug":"kids-and-media-what-works-better-than-limiting-screen-time-with-ranny-levy","published_at":"2025-12-31T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/kids-and-media-what-works-better-than-limiting-screen-time-with-ranny-levy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779","url":"https://mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com/kids-and-media-what-works-better-than-limiting-screen-time-with-ranny-levy","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mitlinmoneymindset/MMM_E270_Final.mp3?dest-id=2366330","summary":"Screen overload isn't the enemy — mindless watching is. So instead of \"how do we limit screen time,\" let's ask, \"how do we teach kids to think and not just scroll?\" As co-founder of KIDS FIRST!, Ranny Levy has spent decades helping families navigate a fast-changing media landscape. In this episode, she shares a more realistic approach to media literacy that helps kids make better choices. Hear how the organization's kid-driven media keeps them engaged in a smarter, more confident way and develops lifelong skills that go beyond media! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) The mission of KIDS FIRST! (03:30) How the organization has evolved with media (04:57) Why limiting screen time alone doesn't work anymore (07:17) How KIDS FIRST! teaches children to engage in media (08:10) Finding talent and developing real-life skills (10:50) Success stories beyond media and entertainment (13:31) KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions podcast (16:48) KIDS FIRST! Film Festival and global reach (18:00) Their stance on gambling and sensitive content (22:48) What brought you JOY today? (27:19) For support, resources, and education around suicide prevention, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at www.afsp.org . Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz : https://www.mitlin…","meta_description":"Screen overload isn't the enemy — mindless watching is. So instead of \"how do we limit screen time,\" let's ask, \"how do we teach kids to think and not jus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1878,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/episodes/kids-and-media-what-works-better-than-limiting-screen-time-with-ranny-levy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/kids-and-media-what-works-better-than-limiting-screen-time-with-ranny-levy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}