Parents of the Year
We were never given a manual on how to parent. It is easy to get overwhelmed to know the right thing to do. There is so much contradictory information out there and everyone has their own advice. Parenting is a rewarding but messy, confusing, infuriating, guilt-inducing, and overwhelming journey. While it's easy to get lost, Andrew Stewart, a real dad, and Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a real mom, child psychologist, and parenting expert (who also happens to be married to Andrew) will help you get back on track. In each episode, Andrew and Caroline have open and honest chats about everything parenting. Join them in honesty, laughter, and tears (Caroline is a bit of a cry baby) as they help you navigate this journey of parenting. And, every so often, you may get some gems of expert advice. Our goal is to make your parenting journey less stressful, more forgiving, and more awesome. Please join us every Wednesday for new episodes of Parenting of the Year.
Parents of the Year
208 Who Is Your Child Actually Talking to Online?
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Roblox isn’t just a game—it’s one of the most active online spaces kids are spending time in right now.
In this episode, Andrew and Caroline get real about what’s happening behind the screen. With over 150 million daily users—many under 13—this platform has become a digital playground where kids are interacting, spending money, and forming connections… sometimes with people they don’t actually know.
They break down how features like chat and in-game currency (Robux) are being used to build trust, how conversations move off-platform, and how quickly things can shift from harmless to risky.
You’ll also hear the uncomfortable truth many parents wrestle with—choosing convenience today while ignoring what it might cost later.
If your child is gaming online, this episode will change how you think about supervision, boundaries, and your role in it.
Homework for Parents
Bring devices into shared spaces
No bedrooms. No closed doors.
Turn off chat features
If it’s not needed, it’s off.
No headphones during gameplay
You should hear what’s happening.
Check spending together
Walk through how in-game purchases connect to real money.
Ask one simple question daily
“Who did you play with today?”
Watch for behaviour changes
- Closing screens quickly
- Getting gifts they can’t explain
- Being secretive
- Urgency to get back online
Create your own account
Spend 20 minutes inside the game. See what they see.
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