YouTube’s Rise to World Domination | POF191

Did you know that the most popular content on YouTube is kid's videos? How often are your kids on the platform watching videos? How often are you? Not only am I on YouTube with my channel, Parenting for Connection, my kids are also users. I say this to let you know I’m not vilifying or judging the millions of people who watch. It is however, important for you to know and understand how the app works so that you can be discerning about what you consume and what you allow your kids to watch. YouTube is essentially a search engine and advertiser dressed up as a video platform that no other company has been able to duplicate. My guest is leading business journalist, Mark Bergen, who’s written a book on the rise of YouTube and talks to me about how it came to be, and what parents need to look out for. In this episode, we talk about content marketed to kids, YouTube’s relationship with its content providers, the history of problems the platform has had, and how they prioritize some content and creators over others. We also talk about COPPA, The Child Online Privacy Protection Act, how it’s changed content. It’s a fascinating discussion every parent needs to hear. For a synopsis of Mark’s book, “Like, Comment, Subscribe - YouTube’s Rise to World Domination,” (an amazingly interesting read) you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Mark BergenMark Bergen has been one of the leading business journalists covering everything about Google for more than seven years. He began reporting on the company for Recode, a respected Silicon Valley publication, then moved to Bloomberg in September 2016. Before that, he covered telecom, technology, and media for Ad Age, the premier industry publication, and worked as a freelancer reporter from Asia for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Reuters, and The New Yorker. He has frequently discussed his Google reporting on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, MSNBC, NPR, and several other outlets.Social Media:Website: http://www.markhbergen.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhbergen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.bergen.16Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhbergenThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com The intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most.  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some...

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Parents! We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future. Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child. Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids. Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen. Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own childhoods this type of parenting hurts and leaves us with scars we take with us through our adulthood. Each one of my episodes is designed to help you navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional. I’ll show you how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards. I’ll show you how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids. My intention is to bring you to a place where you feel connected with your kids and yourself (we often get lost when we become parents!). Tune in weekly for all the inside tips, tools and tricks I teach my private clients to help you build the family you always wanted, and to become the parent you always envisioned you would be. I promise to provide you with fun and entertaining content that will leave you seeing your kids and your reactions in a whole new light! Please make sure to share the episodes that give you goosebumps, and leave you feeling inspired! I am always grateful for every person who subscribes, leaves a review and rates my podcast 5 stars.