Creating Tech Boundaries: The VP of Public Policy at Roblox Shares Her Strategies

New Modern Mom Podcast

Want to help your kids build healthy tech habits right from the start? Tune in to today’s episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast to hear from Nicky Jackson Colaco, the VP of Public Policy at Roblox. Nicky’s got over 20 years of experience at tech giants like Instagram and Facebook and knows all about balancing life as a mom to two boys.

In this chat, we dive into real-life tips on managing screen time, teaching kids about media, and keeping them safe online. Plus, Nicky shares her take on co-parenting with her ex and how to take smart career risks as you navigate the different seasons of motherhood. You’ll walk away with tons of practical advice to use at home and work!

In this episode, you'll learn:

📱 Managing Technology and Screen Time: How to introduce screen time without it taking over, and teach your kids about the intentions behind what they are watching.

🔐 Digital Privacy for Children: What you need to know to help your kids understand privacy and safely navigate the online world, whether they’re playing games or chatting with friends.

⚖️ Work-Life Juggle: How to juggle everything without losing your mind and find that sweet spot between work and life.

🧒 Parenting and Co-Parenting Dynamics: How to split up parenting duties, especially if you’re co-parenting, and make sure nothing gets lost in the shuffle.

🎯 Risk-Taking in Career: Why taking risks can be a game-changer for your career and how to jump on opportunities when they come your way.

🗓️ Building Support Systems: How to set up a support network you can count on, whether it’s through family, a great nanny, or tech tools like shared calendars.

🌟 Personal Growth and Management: Why it’s so important to make sure the people in your life, from kids to coworkers, feel valued and heard.

📚 Love for Reading: How getting lost in a good book is the perfect escape and why reading just for fun is totally worth it.

Whether you’re trying to keep your kids safe online, juggle work and home life, or just sneak in some time for a good book, this episode’s got the tips and tricks to help you out!

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About New Modern Mom: You know the dream of having it all – a thriving career, an active social life, present time with your kids, and adventures in travel. But how the F can we actually do it all? Host Barbara Mighdoll chats with other working mom executives on the raw truth behind their support systems, self-identity shifts, productivity, infertility and pregnancy loss, mom guilt, partner dynamics, childcare and even imposter syndrome. We’re exploring how these incredible women are translating their professional superpowers into their personal lives. Because we believe you can have it all, you just cannot do it all. Together, we’re building the playbook for the new modern mom.

The New Modern Mom Podcast is produced by Barbara Mighdoll, Ali Alquiza, and Em Roberts.