In the latest episode of The Cool Mom Code Podcast, host Lizzy Mathis is joined by the incredible Areva Martin. Areva, a cool mom of three, is an award-winning attorney, best-selling author, legal commentator, talk show host, and television producer. Lizzy and Areva dive into a range of compelling topics, including Areva's personal journey and how it shaped her career, the balance of safety and freedom in kids' use of technology, and the importance of community vigilance in ensuring children's safety. They also discuss having open conversations with kids about sex and drugs, addressing mental health in the Black community, and the rising suicide rates. Areva shares her approach to parenting, including being a 'fix-it' mom, teaching her kids the value of hard work, and her experience with her son Marty's autism diagnosis, which fueled her mission to support the autism community. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom and practical advice for modern parenting. Welcome to The Cool Mom Code Podcast, where motherhood is your keycard to the coolest spot in town! Make sure to subscribe, rate, review and follow us on Instagram: @thecoolmomcodepodcast @thecoolmomco @lizzymathis Watch this episode in full on Lizzy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16OsVdIMwSc4ziMlwZHM33-9Ve5a3hiX  Follow Areva Martin on Instagram: @arevamartin Donate & Support the Special Needs Network: https://snnla.org  More from Areva: https://arevamartin.com  Check out The Cool Mom Co. Website: https://thecoolmom.co  Shop all Cool Mom Co. Merch: https://shopthecoolmom.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices