Catherine Knibbs is a leading cyber trauma expert and online safety specialist who helps parents, schools, and organisations understand how the digital world is shaping behaviour, mental health, and family life. In this episode, we go deeper than the usual “screen time” debate and unpack what’s really happening to kids online.

We talk about the risks and reality of AI and the release of ads on ChatGPT, why online exposure can create real-world trauma responses, and what practical boundaries actually help in modern households. Catherine shares clear guidelines for parents, why staying relevant matters more than being strict, how “phubbing” impacts children, and why gaming and digital habits are becoming such a big part of adult life too. We also cover Australia’s under-16 social media ban, what it could change, and what it won’t.

If you’re a parent, educator, or just trying to be more intentional with technology at home, this conversation will give you a much smarter framework than simply counting hours. Catherines website: https://www.childrenandtech.co.uk/ My TEAM BROCK ASHBY coaching programs here 💪 https://teambrockashby.com/coaching My FREE calorie calculator 🔥 http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Get DAILY DOSES of motivation in your email inbox 📧 https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Get in touch 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby E-mail: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Timestamps: 0:00 - The problem with just measuring screen time 7:20 - The danger of ChatGPT introducing ads 11:58 - Guidelines for parents with children online 18:44 - The advancement of Cyber Trauma 25:36 - The under 16 social media ban in Australia 36:10 - The problem with AI online 42:42 - The importance for parents to stay relevant 48:20 - How phubbing impacts children 56:06 - People are having less children 1:00:36 - Is adult gaming a problem? 1:10:39 - Quote, book & habit Let's go 💪