Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online
577 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 150 ratingsThe Smart Social Team teaches parents, educators, and students how to stay safe on social media so they can Shine Online. We show you how to audit your Google results and use your social media accounts as a portfolio of positive accomplishments. We keep it tactical and practical with tips you can use to better understand how to navigate the digital world as a parent, student, and educator. Learn more at SmartSocial.com
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Navigating the Tween and Teen Experience with The Parent Compass and Guest, Lori Gottlieb
February 18, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBLori chats about the power of human connection and how parents can connect better with their teens. She touches on the importance of presence in our interactions with our kids and on better tools to communicate with them, cautioning that anxiety can be contagious. Lori also shares her experience as the mother of a teenager and even reflects on her own years as a teen. Finally, she discussed an important episode that has garnered loads of attention on her Dear Therapists Podcast, “Libby’s Sel...
Snapchat: Popular and Dangerous
February 11, 2021 04:32 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBLearn from Smart Social's resources: Read our Silhouette Challenge Guide: https://smartsocial.com/snapchat Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.c...
How to Close The Safety Gap In-Person and Online with Guest Carrie Pasquarello
February 09, 2021 18:50 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBLearn more at https://smartsocial.com/sex-trafficking/ Join our free newsletter: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Take one of our 30+ additional courses on the latest teen apps: https://learn.smartsocial.com/ Download the Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/app Learn the top 100 popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-par... View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-cont... Learn the top Teen Slang, Emojis & Hashtags...
Social Emotional & Academic Issues on Social Media with Guest Jessica Speer
February 09, 2021 18:26 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBParents can help by helping teens see the bigger picture in regards to FOMO, regularly talk about digital footprints and what's not OK to share online and setting reasonable screen time limits. Read more at https://smartsocial.com/effects-of-social-media-on-mental-health/ Learn more about Jessica at https://jessicaspeer.com/ Join our free newsletter: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Take one of our 30+ additional courses on the latest teen apps: https://learn.smartsocial.com/...
Parent Compass: How Failure is a Good Experience for Kids with Guest Jessica Lahey
February 09, 2021 18:07 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBJessica talks about the damaging effects of "outcome love"--the kind of love that shows up when kids have accomplished something. She encourages parents instead to focus on the long haul--on the learning and the growth that kids experience throughout their childhood and adolescence. She gives great advice on developing positive relationships with teachers, expressing gratitude, and even the benefits of quitting. About our guest: Jessica is an educator, speaker, and writer. She has been an En...
Silhouette Challenge Exposes TikTok Users
February 08, 2021 22:54 - 3 minutes - 3 MBLearn from Smart Social's resources: Read our Silhouette Challenge Guide: https://smartsocial.com/tiktok-app-guide-parents/#Silhouette-Challenge Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shin...
MeWe: Is It Safe for Teens?
February 01, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBLearn from Smart Social's resources: Read our MeWe Parent App Guide: https://smartsocial.com/mewe/ Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/ Dow...
Should Parents Allow Students to Use Instagram?
January 28, 2021 03:58 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBRead our Instagram app guide: https://smartsocial.com/instagram/ Parents and students can have a discussion to review the Instagram settings to ensure students’ experiences are positive on the app. Where is Instagram available? App Store: 12+ Google Play: T (Teen) Official website: Instagram.com (Owned by Facebook, Inc.) Learn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent...
OnlyFans: A Website Know For Porn (Smart Social Parent Guide)
January 20, 2021 22:40 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBOnlyFans is a subscription website where users make money by sharing photos or videos with their followers. Fan accounts cover diverse interests from media creators trying to monetize their work in music, art, dance, food, and fashion. The website has quickly become very popular and most known for adult entertainment. While the site has an 18 and older age policy, some minors are finding ways to access OnlyFans content.
Productive Use of Video Games and Gaming Addiction with Jeff J Hunter
January 20, 2021 17:55 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWe'll talk about the necessary precautions to take when gaming online and how to talk to your student about gaming.
Minecraft: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know
January 13, 2021 14:40 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBRead our Minecraft App Guide: https://smartsocial.com/what-is-minecraft/ Minecraft (Based in Sweden, Developed by Mojang Studios, Owned by Microsoft) Apple App Store Rating: 9+ Google Play: 10+ Minecraft gameplay involves players interacting with the game world by placing and breaking various types of blocks in a 3D environment. Users can build creative structures, creations, and artwork on multiplayer servers and single player worlds across multiple game modes. While Minecraft may be us...
Parent Compass: The Power of Listening to Your Teen with Author Kelly Corrigan
January 04, 2021 19:38 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBKelly talks about really listening to our kids and the importance of doing so without the goal of fixing. While it is soothing for us, she says, to solve problems for our kids, it is ten times more soothing to know that they can problem-solve for themselves. Truly listening allows parents to get to "the thing behind the thing behind the thing"--what kids are really trying to convey. Kelly tackles the power of saying "no," and reflects on how developing this skill has added so much freedom ...
Parent Compass: The Power Of Teaching Kids To Have A Growth Mindset with Author Kelly Corrigan
January 04, 2021 19:38 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBKelly talks about really listening to our kids and the importance of doing so without the goal of fixing. While it is soothing for us, she says, to solve problems for our kids, it is ten times more soothing to know that they can problem-solve for themselves. Truly listening allows parents to get to "the thing behind the thing behind the thing"--what kids are really trying to convey. Kelly tackles the power of saying "no," and reflects on how developing this skill has added so much freedom ...
Positive Impact of Social Media on Adolescents with Kriya Lendzion
December 29, 2020 13:36 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBRead 22 examples of the positive impact of social media on teens: https://smartsocial.com/positive-impact-of-social-media/ About our guest: Kriya Lendzion is a School Counselor in Asheville, North Carolina, working with middle schoolers. She's also a Mental Health Clinician with adolescents and an Addiction & Prevention Specialist. About our host: With a background in marketing at Disney and a love for all things technology, Josh Ochs combines both to help teens and tweens use social med...
Dangers Every Parent Should Know Before Giving Their Kid An iPhone or Android
December 22, 2020 01:05 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBRead our blog: https://smartsocial.com/phone-dangers/ Learn how to safely set up your tween or teen's new smartphone: https://learn.smartsocial.com/bundles/phone-dangers Learn social media safety from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Info...
Parent Compass: The Value of Holistic and Personalized College Admissions with Guest Ted O'Neill
December 16, 2020 14:40 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, Ted gets candid about what changed in the college admission process during his 40-year tenure in admissions at the University of Chicago: what he refers to as a natural growth and an unnatural growth. He discusses how college rankings lists have impacted the college admission process, he offers parenting advice for those trying to navigate the admissions journey, and he gives his perspective on the value of a holistic and personalized admission approach. About our guest: T...
Doomscrolling: What is it? And how to stop by SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs
December 10, 2020 01:35 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBRead SmartSocial.com's blog for 11 expert tips to help teens avoid doomscrolling: https://smartsocial.com/doomscrolling/ Learn social media safety from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (lea...
Parent Compass: 5 Quintessential Conversations Surrounding College Admission with Co-Authors Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg
December 07, 2020 19:07 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWith refreshing honesty and candidness, co-authors Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg urge families to approach the college admission process with an open mind. They espouse the value of open lines of communication among family members during the stressful process of applying to college, and their 5 conversations give families the roadmap to approach it with intention, setting appropriate boundaries as they do so. They advise on how to appropriately approach admission celebrations and disappoi...
Sexting, Sextortion, Revenge Porn and More with Author Jonathan Cristall
December 02, 2020 22:08 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this SmartSocial.com Podcast episode, Jonathan Cristall explains the legal aspects of sending nudes, which can include the crime of possessing child pornography. He also explains how sending illicit photos can also lead to cyberbullying, social consequences, revenge porn, and sextortion. Cristall says sextortion, a form of online blackmail, occurs more often than we think. According to The Department of Justice, it's the fastest-growing crime online against young people with the average...
Among Us: Do your kids play?
November 23, 2020 20:07 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBRead SmartSocial.com's Among Us App Guide. What is the Among Us app? It’s a social deduction game, like Clue and Werewolf, where players attempt to uncover each other’s hidden role or team allegiance Among Us is played online with 4-10 friends or strangers It became extremely popular during the pandemic when TikTok influencers and YouTube gamers posting videos of themselves playing The Among Us app is free on iOS and Android devices It costs $4.99 to buy the PC version on Steam Where ...
Walkie Talkie App: Who is your Kid Talking to? (SmartSocial.com Guide for Parents & Educators)
November 12, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBWhat is the Walkie Talkie app? The app lets people communicate from any location, in the same style as a walkie talkie or two-way radio It only works using cellular data or a Wi-Fi connection This is a voice-only app. Images and videos cannot be shared Learn more by reading our app guide: https://smartsocial.com/walkie-talkie-app/ How does the app work? Users can invite friends to chat on a specific channel or they can scroll through random channels by pushing the up or down arrows To...
Parent Compass: An interview with author Christine Carter of The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction
November 11, 2020 17:39 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe Age of Distraction, in which increased technology use is significantly impacting teen depression and anxiety, necessitates a shift in the way parents parent their teens. Drugs and alcohol are a critical piece to the conversation, which is a different conversation than it was even just a few years ago. Parents must understand the changing landscape and the consequences, and they need to learn how to effectively approach these difficult conversations with their teens. About our guest: Ch...
FOMO: Tips to Help Students Combat the Fear of Missing Out by Josh Ochs at SmartSocial.com
November 09, 2020 22:15 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBRead 10 expert tips to help students combat FOMO: https://smartsocial.com/fear-of-missing-out/ Learn social media safety from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how t...
Teen Driving Safety: 5 Ways to Teach Teens To Avoid Digital Distractions
November 05, 2020 12:17 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBLearn advice from parents and safety experts on our blog: https://smartsocial.com/teen-driving-safety/ Learn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine O...
Teaching Kids Internet Safety During the Pandemic with Sarita Rao of AT&T Business Marketing
November 04, 2020 19:24 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBLearn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/ Download the free Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/app L...
"Sadfishing" Encourages Students To Seek Attention Online
October 29, 2020 00:59 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBRead SmartSocial.com's Sadfishing blog to learn 8 Ways to Talk With Tweens and Teens About Sadfishing Learn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Onlin...
Parent Compass: An Interview with Author Catherine Newman of How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn Before You're Grown Up
October 20, 2020 12:29 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWhether your kids are in preschool or high school (and beyond!) they have something to learn from How to Be a Person. Hilariously written and superbly illustrated, this book teaches us all how to be more self-reliant while also reminding us to help others along the way. About our guest: Catherine Newman is also the author of the memoir Waiting For Birdy. She is the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine, a regular contributor to the New York Times Motherlode blog, and editor-in-chief ...
Why Students Should Clean Up Their Social Media Profiles (with Andrew Selepak, Social Media Professor at the University of Florida)
October 08, 2020 11:08 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSelepak's Tips for Cleaning Up Social Media Profiles: The best way for students to clean up and protect their online presence is to do a regular social media audit. Students should reexamine their Instagram posts, go back through their Twitter posts with Advanced Search, check their TikTok videos, and review their daily Facebook Memories notifications for posts that no longer accurately reflect their reputation or could damage their reputation. Too often we make posts when we are emotional...
Grant Writing Tips for Educators with Guest, Meredith Noble
October 06, 2020 18:44 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBNoble's first tip? Don’t shotgun your proposal. Start by finding the top 100 grants you may be interested in. From there, narrow it down to the top 20 worth spending time looking at and then hone in on 2-5 grants you’ll apply for. Be strategic with your time and with your proposal to make something worth reading. Find out in this episode what question to ask the funder so you know whether or not to pursue it. Be clear on the problem you want to solve if you were to win the grant. ...
Parent Compass: An Interview with Authors Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz of Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit, and the Making of the College Admissions Scandal
October 01, 2020 13:40 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe College Admissions Scandal highlights poor parenting behavior at its worst. Interviews with the families involved in the scandal reveal the fractured parent-child relationships that resulted from parents who acted out of their own greed. All parents have an opportunity to learn from the fallout of the scandal, namely to accept and embrace their children for who they are. About our guests: Melissa Korn is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal in New York covering higher education. Jenni...
Talking With Kids About Advertising with Guest Suzanne Tomlinson
September 30, 2020 19:22 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBThese 3 tips can help your child see ads through a critical lens: 1. Explain advertising, in general, using examples your child encounters the most, whether that’s TV commercials or pop-up ads in their favorite app. Advertisers want us to buy their stuff, so they try different methods to make us want what they’re selling. Advertisers track the digital places we visit online to show us things they know we’re interested in. 2. Teach your child how to look for words in posts and images like “...
Wink App Connects Kids to Strangers (App Guide for Parents, Students, and Educators)
September 29, 2020 00:33 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBThe Wink app connects users with strangers. Users find new “friends” by swiping through profiles, like the popular adult dating app, Tinder. Once on a profile, they can swipe right to connect with the person or swipe left to move on to the next profile. Users can click a button to add new Wink friends to their Snapchat, or can they chat directly on Wink. Users must be at least 13 with parental permission to use Wink, according to the Terms of Service. However, there is no age verification so...
Is TikTok Here to Stay in the USA? (Sept. 2020 App Updates for Parents and Educators)
September 22, 2020 10:41 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBRead our complete guide to TikTok for Parents, Students, and Educators: https://smartsocial.com/tiktok-app-guide-parents/ Learn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety a...
Practical and Tactical Online Tips for Teen on the Autism Spectrum with Guest Michael Uram
September 16, 2020 15:38 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIt can be very scary as a parent to see your neurodiverse child go online where there are plenty of dangers to worry about. As a parent, Uram shares your concern. As a therapist, he can tell you that there are plenty more reasons to help your child navigate the online environment in a healthy way rather than restrict them from doing so. He has blended his different roles together with the latest research and has developed a few tips that may help you in navigating the internet for your child...
Triller App: A Social Video Network Similar to TikTok (Guide for Parents, Students, and Educators)
September 15, 2020 12:25 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBThe Triller app, first released in 2015, is a social media network where users make and share short videos. Anyone can view videos, but users must sign up for a free account to “like” videos, follow other users, read/make comments, and send direct messages. Users can create professional-looking music videos and vlogs in minutes with the app’s auto-editing algorithm. The app has 100+ filters and videos can be personalized with text, drawings and emojis. Triller’s music library features top tr...
Parent Compass: Navigating A Teen's Wellness & Academic Journey with Cindy Muchnick & Jenn Curtis
September 14, 2020 21:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode of Parent Compass on the SmartSocial.com Podcast Jenn and Cindy share their thoughts on tutoring (or rather the trend of "over tutoring") and how it relates to self-advocacy. They also discuss the necessity for parents to practice self-examination--to take a good, hard look at why they parent the way that they parent and how their own upbringing might affect their desires for their kids. And lastly, they offer some advice on navigating the admission process during the current...
How COVID Changed Pornography Viewership In Teens (w/ guests Dr. Gail Dines & Samantha Wechsler)
September 09, 2020 18:07 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe Culture Reframed Program for Parents of Tweens and Program for Parents of Teens build young people’s resilience and resistance to hypersexualized media and porn while promoting their healthy development. Get free step-by-step modules to help parents understand the impacts of hypersexualized culture and how to support your tween/teen here. Learn from Smart Social's resources: 2020 Ultimate Guide To Child Sex Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Sextortion, & Online Enticement: https://smart...
Virtual Learning Tips for the Remote Classroom (with guest Brittany Cufaude from Joyful Classrooms)
September 04, 2020 13:56 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBBrittany Cufaude’s tips for educators who are navigating virtual learning: Make sure all instruction that’s occurring live with the teacher is actually interactive instead of just talking at the children for long periods of time. Use tool’s, like Pear Deck, to make your Google Slides more interactive. Utilize split screen features. Teachers should make sure they can see their students at all times.Consider buying an inexpensive second monitor, so you will have plenty of screen space to tea...
3 Ways To Reduce Digital Distractions During Online Classes w/ Melissa Scatena, CEO of Scattered Solutions
September 02, 2020 13:31 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBRead Melissa's tips on our blog Melissa suggests setting up a designated homework/homeschool space in your home to prevent distractions during online classes and homework time. Things to keep in mind: Try to choose a quiet space in a less busy part of the house, an environment that will naturally minimize distractions. It’s important to choose this area and stick with it Choose functional furniture and stock up on supplies. We suggest avoiding couches or lap desks and instead opt for a tr...
Pornography: Good Pictures & Bad Pictures: A simple plan to protect young minds with Kristen A. Jenson, MA
August 26, 2020 16:51 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWith easy access to the internet from any mobile device, it’s not a question of if our kids will be exposed to pornography; it’s a matter of when. That’s why one of the most valuable gifts we can give our children is an internal filter–one they can take with them wherever they go. Read Jenson's guest blog on SmartSocial.com, 5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Pornography. Learn more about Protect Young Minds Learn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educ...
3 Tips to Protect Children Online with Retired Police Lt. Joe Laramie
August 25, 2020 13:02 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBSmartSocial.com's Ultimate Guide To Child Sex Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Sextortion, & Online Enticement Joe Laramie is a retired police Lt. with more than three decades of law enforcement experience, including serving as the Commander of the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Laramie Top 3 Tips to Protect Children Online: Stop focusing on the tech: While it’s impossible to know every app and online game out there, it is possible to know your own child. Laramie say...
Omegle Chat Website: How Students Meet Strangers (SmartSocial.com Guide for Parents and Educators)
August 24, 2020 14:29 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBSmartSocial.com's Omegle Guide for Parents and Educators: https://smartsocial.com/omegle/ What is Omegle chat? Users go to Omegle.com to instantly start a text or video chat with strangers Visitors can use keywords to find people with shared interests College students can enter a .edu email address (which the site uses for verification) to find other students There is also an “adult” section The website is free to use and is available in multiple languages A graphic on top of the webs...
The Parent Compass Book Teaches Students to Focus on Life with Intention (with guests Cindy Muchnick & Jenn Curtis)
August 17, 2020 14:22 - 19 minutes - 18 MBJenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick felt like they were “punched in the gut” when they first heard about the 2019 college admissions cheating scandal. “We want to encourage parents to accept and love the child they have, not the child they want to inauthentically create,” explained Curtis. They believe that if you teach students to live life with their own intentions, you can help them better achieve success. “I think it’s the pushing kids that comes from parents that really creates this disso...
Instagram Reels: The New TikTok?
August 11, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBLearn from Smart Social's resources: Our Parent and Educator's Guide to Instagram (2020 updates): https://smartsocial.com/instagram-app-parents-guide-video/ Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and ...
Why Teens Are Leaving TikTok For The Byte App
August 06, 2020 18:16 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBRead SmartSocial.com's Byte App Guide: https://smartsocial.com/byte-app/ Where is the Byte app available? Apple App Store: 17+ Google Play: T (Teen) Developer’s Website: Byte.co (Based in USA, Owned by Byte, Inc) Terms of Service Privacy Policy Learn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com...
Yubo App is Not Safe for Students
July 24, 2020 17:56 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBWhat is the Yubo app? Yubo markets itself as a way to chat and livestream with new friends It was formerly called Yellow Yubo’s website says users must be ages 13+ with parental permission Users ages 13 – 17 have their own Yubo community that is separate from adults, however there is no age verification to enter the adult chat area New users provide their name, birthday, gender, photo, and phone number. They can opt to have their ID verified through a website called Yoti. Verified users...
Randonautica App can Lead Students on Dangerous “Adventures”
July 20, 2020 17:24 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBThe Randonautica app markets itself as “the world’s first quantumly generated Choose Your Own Adventure reality game.” It might sound enticing to students, but safety is a major concern with this app. The app prompts adventurers to set out with a goal in mind. Then it sends them to a randomly generated set of nearby coordinates. These random locations often include private property. Some teenage “Randonauts” were recently led to a beach, where they discovered a crime scene. Read our app g...
Returning to School with Principal Donald Clayton
July 17, 2020 17:53 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBDonald's goal is to be the most welcoming school in America. If kids know they are wanted and welcome, they will be socially and mentally better and happier. Teachers, by nature, are planners, but with the times right now, the country is early in the virus and late to be planning the fall schedule of virtual and in-person classes. How do we allow visitors to our school, keep kids protected and safe, and still be welcoming? Donald walks through the "how" we do things may change, but the "w...
Is TikTok Safe For Your Family? (2020 News Updates)
July 13, 2020 18:03 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBPoliticians consider banning TikTok in the US “Citing national security concerns, India banned TikTok [in the summer of 2020]. The US and Australia are also considering blocking the app… Politicians are worried the Chinese government could use the video app to spy on US citizens.” c|net Read SmartSocial.com's comprehensive TikTok App Guide: https://smartsocial.com/tiktok-app-guide-parents/ Learn from Smart Social's resources: Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https:/...
Mom Talk: How Keeping Margin in Our Day is Our Secret Weapon
July 01, 2020 14:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe key to creating margins is being intentional and saying no to things that may interfere with creating margins. The last people we want to be short with is our family, friends, and those closest to us, but oftentimes, this is who gets the brunt of our lack of time and energy. Parents sign kids up for so many activities, but do these match the goals that the kids have? Ask children what their end goal is and if what they are doing is what they want for their future. If not, move on, and a...