Minimalist Moms Podcast

How do you protect kids online without daily screen-time battles? In this episode, Diane sits down with cybersecurity expert and parent Ben Gillenwater, founder of Family IT Guy. With nearly 30 years in tech, Ben reveals the hidden risks of kids’ digital lives and shares simple, practical strategies—like parental controls, balance, and open communication—to help families raise digitally healthy kids.Links Discussed in This Episode |Previous Episode: Good Pictures Bad Pictures | Kristen Jenson (EP14)Previous Episode: A Proactive Approach to Talking with Your Teen About Pornography | Parker Hymas (EP15)Article: The Digital Danger Zone: Understanding the Real RisksGryphon Family Friendly RouterPodcast: ChatGPT Brain Rot Debate: The Fastest Way to Get Dementia, Watch This Before Using ChatGPT Again, Especially If Your Kids Use It!Connect with Ben:WebsiteInstagramPodcastAbout Ben |Ben Gillenwater is a parent, former NSA cybersecurity expert, and ex-chief technologist for a $10 billion IT company with over 30 years