We learn from the co-founders the history of this platform, where it began, and how it grew from 2007 until today. Parenting then (pre-social media) was too “judgy and preachy”; Your Teen didn’t want to be that to its followers. Instead, the founders sought to offer real, honest support, showing the rough spots and addressing the truth in their mission with articles by a team of real parents and parenting experts. The women discuss the complexities of raising middle school girls in particular an...
Mar 01, 2021•21 min•Ep. 273
With refreshing honesty and candidness, Bill examines a broken higher education system and how it can be remedied. He calls on students to approach their college years with curiosity and a desire to learn for the sake of learning rather than following a path that ultimately leaves them unfulfilled. Bill Deresiewicz is the New York Times Best-Selling Author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life. He is also the author of the new book The Death ...
Feb 24, 2021•27 min•Ep. 272
Learn from Smart Social's resources: Read our Parent's Guide to the Negative Effects of Video Games: https://smartsocial.com/negative-effects-video-games/ 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...
Feb 22, 2021•12 min•Ep. 274
Lori 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 Self-In...
Feb 18, 2021•21 min•Ep. 271
Learn 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.com/ Downl...
Feb 11, 2021•10 min•Ep. 270
Learn 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: https://s...
Feb 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 269
Parents 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/ Download the...
Feb 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 268
Jessica 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 Englis...
Feb 09, 2021•31 min•Ep. 267
Learn 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 Shine Online™)...
Feb 08, 2021•3 min•Ep. 266
Learn 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/ Download the ...
Feb 01, 2021•4 min•Ep. 265
Read 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 Night to learn the...
Jan 28, 2021•13 min•Ep. 264
OnlyFans 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.
Jan 20, 2021•6 min•Ep. 263
We'll talk about the necessary precautions to take when gaming online and how to talk to your student about gaming.
Jan 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 262
Read 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 used for e...
Jan 13, 2021•18 min•Ep. 261
Kelly 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 to her...
Jan 04, 2021•31 min•Ep. 260
Read 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 media a...
Dec 29, 2020•23 min•Ep. 259
Read 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 Informed Paren...
Dec 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 258
In 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: Ted O'N...
Dec 16, 2020•24 min•Ep. 257
Read 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 (learn onlin...
Dec 10, 2020•6 min•Ep. 256
With 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 disappointme...
Dec 07, 2020•17 min•Ep. 255
In 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 age o...
Dec 02, 2020•20 min•Ep. 254
Read 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 is the Amo...
Nov 23, 2020•9 min•Ep. 253
What 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 join a cha...
Nov 12, 2020•6 min•Ep. 252
The 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: Christin...
Nov 11, 2020•23 min•Ep. 251
Read 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 to Shine O...
Nov 09, 2020•5 min•Ep. 250
Learn 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 Online™): ht...
Nov 05, 2020•8 min•Ep. 249
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 Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/ Download the free Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/app Learn the t...
Nov 04, 2020•7 min•Ep. 248
Read 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 Online™): http...
Oct 29, 2020•7 min•Ep. 247
Whether 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 of ...
Oct 20, 2020•22 min•Ep. 246
Selepak'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 that ...
Oct 08, 2020•13 min•Ep. 245
