Podcasts by Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online
The 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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Teen Social Media Statistics 2020 (What Parents Need to Know) from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.775249
With so much information, competition, and peer pressure now at their fingertips, experts worry the technology is taking a toll. We consulted with some experts about some of the latest social media...
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GroupMe App Guide for Parents and Educators from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.774293
GroupMe is a messaging app, owned by Microsoft, that’s extremely popular with students. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains how the app works and how some students have gotten into trouble u...
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Warning About Some Dangerous Viral Video Challenges of 2020 from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.773536
The SmartSocial.com Team wants to warn parents and educators about some of the most dangerous viral video challenges of 2020, including the Skullbreaker Challenge, Pass Out Challenge, Penny Challen...
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Roblox Safety Guide For Parents from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.758545
Roblox is one of the largest user-generated online gaming platforms for smartphones and gaming consoles. In the app, users can create games and play in other user-created games. The app is fun for ...
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Squad App: Screen Share During Video Chats from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.757773
Parents: Have you heard of the new Squad app that lets students video chat and share their screen? Students can live broadcast to each other while watching TikTok videos or scrolling through Instag...
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Facebook App Guide for Parents from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.751412
Students these days tend to stay away from the social media platform Facebook. But Smart Social founder Josh Ochs says it can be a great tool to boost a positive online presence. Here are his tips...
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Zynn App: The New TikTok Copycat App That Pays Users from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.677564
The Zynn app is a new Chinese-owned TikTok copycat app that pays people to watch videos and refer friends. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains how the app works and why there are lots of pri...
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Students Explain Why They Like Fortnite (& What They Want Parents To Know) from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.676850
With more than 350 million registered users, Fortnite is now among the most popular online games of all time. But many parents say they don't understand it.
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Mom Talk: Summer Schedules For Students At Home from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.676111
With the unpredictability of life right now, how do you keep up with your daily routine and schedules? Mom Talk on the SmartSocial.com Podcast Hosts April Whiting and Jennifer Zumbiel talk about ho...
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Mom Talk: How Keeping Margin in Our Day is Our Secret Weapon from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.671465
Do you put margins, aka buffers, in your daily schedule? On this episode of Mom Talk on the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Host Jennifer Zumbiel explains why she makes a conscious effort to put plenty of...
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Why Teens Are Leaving TikTok For The Byte App from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.667199
With TikTok’s uncertain future- Byte is stealing the #1 spot on the app download charts. Are your students among the millions fleeing TikTok for Byte? SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains ev...
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3 Ways To Reduce Digital Distractions During Online Classes w/ Melissa Scatena, CEO of Scattered Solutions from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.662313
Staying productive and reducing digital distractions during online classes and homework time can pose a challenge to students. Many families have students who must now complete some or all of their...
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Virtual Learning Tips for the Remote Classroom (with guest Brittany Cufaude from Joyful Classrooms) from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.661533
On this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast Brittany Cufaude with Joyful Classrooms shares some great quick tips for educators and parents who are suddenly navigating virtual learning during the...
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How COVID Changed Pornography Viewership In Teens (w/ guests Dr. Gail Dines & Samantha Wechsler) from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.660799
On this episode, Dr. Gail Dines & Samantha Wechsler, of Culture Reframed, discuss how the pandemic has changed pornography viewership in teens. They explain why images of child sexual abuse have in...
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Parent Compass: An Interview with Authors Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz of Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit, and the Making of the College Admissions Scandal from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.649765
In this episode of Parent Compass on the SmartSocial.com Podcast, hosts Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick interview The Wall Street Journal reporters and co-authors of Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit,...
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Grant Writing Tips for Educators with Guest, Meredith Noble from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.649057
SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs chats with Meredith Noble, Founder of LearnGrantWriting.org, about the best ways educators can write winning grants.
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Why Students Should Clean Up Their Social Media Profiles (with Andrew Selepak, Social Media Professor at the University of Florida) from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.648337
It’s so easy to hide behind a screen on social media and hit “send” that you don’t always consider the consequences of your digital footprint. Although social media networks, like Instagram and Tik...
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Teaching Kids Internet Safety During the Pandemic with Sarita Rao of AT&T Business Marketing from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.645954
With more kids online during the pandemic, it's more important now than ever to teach them how to stay safe online. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs chats with Sarita Rao, Senior VP of Business Ma...
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Teen Driving Safety: 5 Ways to Teach Teens To Avoid Digital Distractions from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.645152
Before giving teens the keys to the car, parents teach driving safety– and now that must include teaching digital safety. So, how can parents and educators do their best to ensure teens aren’t gett...
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FOMO: Tips to Help Students Combat the Fear of Missing Out by Josh Ochs at SmartSocial.com from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.644427
FOMO is when a student (or adult) feels anxious that people they are connected with are having a good time without them. It’s often prompted by social media posts. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs...
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Sexting, Sextortion, Revenge Porn and More with Author Jonathan Cristall from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.640988
Do tweens and teens understand the emotional and legal consequences that could come with sending a nude photo? SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs chats with veteran prosecutor and author Jonathan Cr...
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Parent Compass: 5 Quintessential Conversations Surrounding College Admission with Co-Authors Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.640265
In this episode of The Parent Compass on SmartSocial, Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick interview Eric Furda, Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and Jacques Steinberg, NYT bestselli...
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Parent Compass: The Power of Listening to Your Teen with Author Kelly Corrigan from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.636285
In this episode of The Parent Compass on the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Co-Hosts Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick interview best-selling author Kelly Corrigan about life, parenting, and the invaluable ...
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MeWe: Is It Safe for Teens? from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.632293
MeWe has become very popular around the world as other social media networks increase their censorship. The SmartSocial team does not believe MeWe is appropriate for student use without parental su...
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Silhouette Challenge Exposes TikTok Users from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.631582
The Silhouette Challenge is a trend on TikTok that puts a red filter on a video that darkens the user’s body while they dance or move to look like a silhouette. Some users are recording the video...
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Parent Compass: How Failure is a Good Experience for Kids with Guest Jessica Lahey from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.630532
In this episode of The Parent Compass on SmartSocial, Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick interview best-selling author Jessica Lahey about how failure can be the best thing for kids to experience. She ...
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Social Emotional & Academic Issues on Social Media with Guest Jessica Speer from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.629753
In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, guest Jessica Speer, talks about how social media causes problems on middle school and high school campuses.
How to Close The Safety Gap In-Person and Online with Guest Carrie Pasquarello from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.629006
In this episode, Guest Carrie Pasquarello, with Global Secure Student, talks about how to close the safety gap both in-person and online. Her awareness programs focus on a three-prong approach to k...
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The Gap in Support for Parents of Teens with The Parent Compass and Guests, Susan Borison and Stephanie Silverman from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.620493
In this episode of The Parent Compass on SmartSocial, Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis interview Susan Borison and Stephanie Silverman, co-founders and editors of the Your Teen Media platform, who ch...
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Minecraft: What all parents need to know in 2021 from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.619389
Minecraft is a wildly popular online game that fosters creativity and problem-solving. Players dig (or mine) and build (or craft) different kinds of 3D blocks across varying environments and terrai...
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Family lessons from Roblox and Minecraft with Josh Ochs and Beth from SmartSocial.com from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.618179
In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh and Beth from the SmartSocial team talk about parent concerns and experiences in allowing students to use games like Roblox and Minecraft.
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How to be a more present social media parent with Guest, Shelley Meche'tte from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.613262
In this episode, Josh Ochs sits down with guest, Shelley Meche'tte, for her three tips on how to be a more present parent when it comes to social media apps and your teen(s).
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What are Social Media Jet Lag and Cyberloafing? from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.611596
In this episode, Josh shares how social media can cause a disturbance in our body's natural circadian rhythm. When this happens, we feel jet-lagged, similar to changing time zones when traveling.
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The Importance of Literacy in a Digital World: Stuart Udell, Achieve3000 from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.576609
What reading level is your student on? Are you forcing them to read certain books or do they pick out what they want to read? Do they read a variety of mediums from newspapers to magazines to books...
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SmartSocial.com Website Launch Overview with Josh Ochs & Beth from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.572793
Josh Ochs, SmartSocial.com founder, and Beth Pouska from the Smart Social team talk about the brand new SmartSocial.com website and the features parents and educators can use to stay a step ahead o...
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Exclusive Preview: Smartphone and Social Media Agreement Course (Student & Parent Course) from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.564634
It’s not too late to create a smartphone and social media agreement for your family. In this video, Josh Ochs, SmartSocial.com founder, gives a preview of the VIP Student and Parent Course: Smartph...
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No Budge Challenge: What Parents & Educators Need to Know from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.554857
The No Budge Walk Challenge encourages social media users to record themselves walking through a busy area (like a school hallway) going in the opposite direction from others with the intention of ...
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Apple Air Tags (and Other Tracking Devices): What Parents Need to Know Preview from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.552413
Tracking your student’s location with their smartphones or using bluetooth chips to keep tabs on keys or easily lost items might be beneficial for families, but these technologies can be used again...
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AirDrop, Nearby Share, & Self Share: How to Turn Off Stranger's Access to Your Devices from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.547606
Apple AirDrop and Android Nearby Share are often left available for anyone in a similar location to share anything with your students. Learn how to find these features on Apple, Android, or Chrome ...
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MomTalk (Do you Wordle?): SmartSocial.com Podcast with Beth and Andrea from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.546589
Chances are you have heard of and probably even tried the popular word game Wordle at some point in the last few weeks. While this simple game on a website isn’t social media, or even an app, we th...
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Android Digital Wellbeing: Complete Guide for Parents from 2022-02-21T16:47:39.545715
Tracking how much time your family spends on their devices (and how) is a great way to start regulating screen time and building positive habits. If anyone in your family has an Android device, con...
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Social Super Bowl, Androids, & Pop Up Blockers Mom Talk with Beth and Andrea from 2022-02-11T19:39:24
Watching a football game is now an interactive activity beyond just sitting on the couch! Listen to Beth and Andrea chat about how the Super Bowl and its iconic ads have moved from just advertising...
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What is Anime? A Guide for Parents from 2022-01-31T16:44:15
Is anime safe for kids to watch? In this VIP course learn what parents should consider about anime themes and screen time additions when considering whether anime is safe for your kids. In this epi...
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SmartSocial Mom Talk with Beth and Andrea 1.28.2022 from 2022-01-28T17:00
Beth and Andrea are moms who want to help other parents learn how to navigate the challenging social media landscape with their kids. In this episode, Beth and Andrea talk about new SmartSocial.com...
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Anonymous Social Media: What Parents Need to Know from 2022-01-25T18:08:22
Being on apps or social media websites that encourage users to be anonymous or “your true self” is dangerous for students for several reasons. Students may want to be on these apps because they thi...
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SmartSocial MomTalk with Beth & Andrea--Apple settings & Instagram updates 1.21.2022 from 2022-01-21T20:39:33
Beth and Andrea are moms who want to help other parents learn how to navigate the challenging social media landscape with their kids. In this episode, Beth and Andrea talk about new SmartSocial.com...
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Apple Screen Time, A Complete Guide For Parents PREVIEW from 2022-01-14T22:42:45
With so many Apple products on the market and in the hands of students around the country, it is important for parents and educators to be up to date on the Apple feature, Screen Time. In this co...
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Door Kick/ Heart Beat Challenge PREVIEW from 2021-12-20T13:19:58
The Door Kick or Heart Beat Challenge encourages participants to kick unsuspecting people’s doors on college campuses and in neighborhoods. In this podcast, Josh Ochs SmartSocial Founder will show ...
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Social Media Challenges: What Parents & Educators Need to Know from 2021-12-16T12:00
Scrolling through social media users see a variety of trending topics, including viral social media challenges. In this podcast, Josh Ochs, SmartSocial founder, will help adults understand what soc...
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Discord Chat App Guide for Parents, Educators, & Students PREVIEW from 2021-11-29T22:19:19
Kids want to chat online with their friends and with others who have similar hobbies, such as video games. The Discord app makes that possible, but also creates the opportunity for students to see ...
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Parental Control Setup on Student Devices: What Parents Need to Know (VIP Course Preview Video) from 2021-11-23T14:00
While settings and parental control apps can't replace the positive involvement from parents and trusted adults, many devices and apps help parents keep students safer on their smart devices. In th...
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Dangers Every Parent Should Know Before Giving Their Student a New Device (VIP Course Preview Video) from 2021-11-22T14:02:39
Many students want smartphones and might even feel peer pressure to own one. But smartphones are powerful devices that give students access to the entire world by way of the internet and popular ph...
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SmartSocial Student Advisory Board from 2021-11-16T08:00
In this episode, Josh Ochs, SmartSocial.com founder, talks about the goal of the SmartSocial Student Advisory Board is to connect with students and hear more about day-to-day uses and concerns of s...
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Who is Tracking Your Student?--Preview from 2021-11-15T18:39:38
Bluetooth devices like Apple AirTags and apps that share real-time location information are dangerous for students. Parents and educators can help students stay safe with the information they share...
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Chromebook Distractions: Tips for Parents & Educators from 2021-10-18T20:03:22
Chromebooks can be a useful tool in learning for students today. However, the risks of screen time addiction and accessing undesired materials exist on any device connected to the internet. Parents...
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Social Media, Bullying, and Violence: What Can Parents Do? from 2021-10-11T21:26:36
School principals and local police are asking parents for help with talking to students about safety decisions on and off social media. Learn tips to talk with your students and help keep your comm...
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How Your Students Can Avoid Blunders Online that Could Prevent Them from Getting Into Any College or Career with Denise Thomas from 2021-10-11T12:02:42
We've all been there. What we write online in a post may be interpreted completely differently by someone reading it. That one social media mishap can now cost students careers, college acceptance,...
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Social Media App Research Tips for Parents and Educators (And How We Do It) from 2021-09-22T13:30
The SmartSocial.com team spends hours every week researching the most popular social apps to help answer the questions of parents and educators. In this video, Josh Ochs, SmartSocial.com founder, s...
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What is the “Bathroom Vandalism Challenge?” from 2021-09-20T20:17:03
TikTok’s social media challenge is making headlines across the country again with the latest “Bathroom Vandalism Challenge.” In this podcast, Josh Ochs from the SmartSocial.com team reviews what th...
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Negative effects of student screen time and social media: Exclusive VIP course preview from 2021-09-20T16:27:53
We can’t deny that there are negative effects of too much time on the screen. Social media also creates mental health challenges for all users, especially students.
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Yik Yak is Back: What Parents & Educators Need to Know from 2021-08-27T14:11:59
Yik Yak is back in 2021, but is it any safer? The popular Yik Yak app was shut down in 2017 after countless legal allegations connected the anonymous message app to cyberbullying, racism, sexism, t...
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How to Stay Safe on Venmo: Tips for Students and Parents from 2021-08-18T18:07:46
The Venmo app allows users to easily pay each other through their smart devices. However, this app creates a social media presence for its users that may make them the target for scams, predators, ...
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Drugs on Social Media: What Parents & Students Need to Know from 2021-08-16T21:14:44
Illegal drugs are more available than ever thanks to social media. How can students help watch out for their friends and how can parents help talk with their students if they recognize any of the s...
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How Predators Trick Teens Online and How to Stay Safe from 2021-08-12T14:17:52
Online predators are waiting for vulnerable targets to “friend” and build “trust” with to eventually get what they want. Josh Ochs, founder of SmartSocial.com, shares 7 common approaches predators ...
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2021 Telegram App Guide from 2021-05-19T19:08:04
Beth from the SmartSocial.com team explains what the Telegram Messenger app is about, how it works, the dangers in this app for teens, and tips for parents to help keep students safer online.
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Whisper App Dangers with the SmartSocial.com Team from 2021-05-17T17:25:24
Josh Ochs, SmartSocial.com founder, and Beth from the SmartSocial team talk about the Whisper App and the dangers of this app that encourages users to connect with strangers. Beth shares her concer...
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2021 Whisper App Guide for Parents & Educators from 2021-05-12T16:09:53
In this episode, Beth from the SmartSocial.com team talks about what the Whisper app is and how it works, why students are interested in this app, the dangers of teens using the app, and tips for h...
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Is your student hiding something? Deceiving calculator apps from 2021-04-22T13:00
In this episode, Beth from the SmartSocial.com team talks about calculator vault and privacy apps and how students might use these to hide inappropriate photos and videos on their devices. We give ...
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What is the Kik app? from 2021-03-31T22:16:14
Josh Ochs, founder of SmartSocial.com, explains the Kik app, why students are attracted to the messaging app, the dangers seen from communicating with strangers on the app, and tips for parents to ...
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LinkedIn Parent Guide 2021 from 2021-03-25T15:56:47
The SmartSocial.com team explains the basics of LinkedIn as a tool for students and how parents can help their students plan for and use this social media tool to create a positive online presence.
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Family lessons from modeling good screen time habits from 2021-03-17T15:33:31
SmartSocial.com Founder, Josh Ochs, and SmartSocial team member, Beth, talk about parents' struggles of modeling good screen time habits. Beth shares tips from her own experiences as a mom in learn...
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How to talk to your students about Emerald Chat from 2021-03-15T19:59:50
Emerald Chat is a new website that specifically markets itself as an alternative to the popular Omegle app and website and is all about talking to strangers. The topics of live text chats and video...
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Parents Guide to YouTube 2021 from 2021-03-11T15:04:22
YouTube can be a fantastic source of education and entertainment. But, with users adding incredible amounts of new content each day, it is challenging to keep unsuitable content away from kids. Sc...
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A Conversation about Higher Education and Finding Purpose with Parent Compass and Guest, Bill Deresiewicz from 2021-02-24T13:53:25
In this episode of The Parent Compass on SmartSocial, Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis interview Bill Deresiewicz, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the Ameri...
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Parent guide to the negative effects of video games from 2021-02-22T17:44:38
With so many video games out there, it’s hard for parents to understand them all and regulate who kids are talking to and what they are seeing in these games. In this SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh...
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Navigating the Tween and Teen Experience with The Parent Compass and Guest, Lori Gottlieb from 2021-02-18T21:00:42
In this episode of The Parent Compass on SmartSocial, Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis interview Lori Gottlieb, Author of the New York Times Best Selling book and memoir Maybe You Should Talk to Some...
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Snapchat: Popular and Dangerous from 2021-02-11T04:32:31
Snapchat is wildly popular and potentially dangerous. The app is among the most used apps by teens. The photo and video messaging features can be a ton of fun to connect with friends, but it also h...
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Should Parents Allow Students to Use Instagram? from 2021-01-28T03:58:21
Instagram is one of the most popular apps for teens. More than 1 billion users worldwide are now logging on to share photos and videos and to connect through direct messaging. In this episode of ...
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OnlyFans: A Website Know For Porn (Smart Social Parent Guide) from 2021-01-20T22:40:48
In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs explains the basics of OnlyFans and how parents can talk with their students about the dangers of this website and sharing explicit photos ...
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Productive Use of Video Games and Gaming Addiction with Jeff J Hunter from 2021-01-20T17:55:32
In this episode, Josh Ochs sits down with Jeff J Hunter to talk about how video gaming has impacted his life both positively and negatively.
Hunter has struggled with a video game addicti...
Minecraft: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know from 2021-01-13T14:40:42
Minecraft is a wildly popular online game that fosters creativity and problem-solving. Players dig (or mine) and build (or craft) different kinds of 3D blocks across varying environments and terrai...
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Positive Impact of Social Media on Adolescents with Kriya Lendzion from 2020-12-29T13:36:23
The negative impacts of social media on teens and tweens can be obvious for parents and educators, but there are rarely discussions about the advantages of social media. In this episode of the Smar...
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Dangers Every Parent Should Know Before Giving Their Kid An iPhone or Android from 2020-12-22T01:05:38
Many students want smartphones and might even feel peer pressure to own one. But smartphones are powerful devices that give students access to the entire world by way of the internet and popular ph...
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Parent Compass: The Value of Holistic and Personalized College Admissions with Guest Ted O'Neill from 2020-12-16T14:40:43
In this episode of Parent Compass on the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick interview Ted O'Neill, affectionately known as "guru," "philosopher king," and the "god of admission...
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Doomscrolling: What is it? And how to stop by SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs from 2020-12-10T01:35:34
With so much bad news in 2020, have you caught yourself doomscrolling or doomsurfing? SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains how he stopped himself from constantly reading ALL the bad news onli...
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Among Us: Do your kids play? from 2020-11-23T20:07:57
The Among Us app is all the rage! But what exactly is this online multiplayer game and is it safe for kids? SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains everything parents and educators should know a...
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Parent Compass: An interview with author Christine Carter of The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction from 2020-11-11T17:39:51
In this episode of Parent Compass on the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick interview Christine Carter, author of The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an ...
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"Sadfishing" Encourages Students To Seek Attention Online from 2020-10-29T00:59:02
Sadfishing is when someone posts something sad or emotional on social media to get attention. The real issue is that some of these posts may actually be a real cry for help. SmartSocial.com Founder...
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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 from 2020-10-20T12:29:24
In this podcast episode, Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick interview Catherine Newman, author of How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn Before You're Grown Up. Catherine...
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Talking With Kids About Advertising with Guest Suzanne Tomlinson from 2020-09-30T19:22:19
Kids can be savvier than we think. But they still need guidance when it comes to viewing online content.
Josh Ochs sat down with Suzanne Tomlinson, Digital Copywriter/Homeschool Mom to ta...
Wink App Connects Kids to Strangers (App Guide for Parents, Students, and Educators) from 2020-09-29T00:33:20
The Wink app connects kids with strangers. But since there’s no age or profile verification, who are your kids really connecting with? SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs breaks down the Wink app to ...
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Is TikTok Here to Stay in the USA? (Sept. 2020 App Updates for Parents and Educators) from 2020-09-22T10:41:45
The Chinese-owned TikTok app is facing a lot of uncertainty in the US after the White House called for a nationwide TikTok ban, citing the possibility of the app spying on its users and it posing a...
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Practical and Tactical Online Tips for Teen on the Autism Spectrum with Guest Michael Uram from 2020-09-16T15:38:02
SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs sat down with Michael Uram, MA, LMFT, LPCC to talk about digital tips for teenagers on the Autism Spectrum. Listen in and learn how to help your students better na...
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Triller App: A Social Video Network Similar to TikTok (Guide for Parents, Students, and Educators) from 2020-09-15T12:25:19
Triller is a US-owned social video app where users can easily edit and share short videos. In this episode, SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Och explains how Triller works, why it's becoming so popular...
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Parent Compass: Navigating A Teen's Wellness & Academic Journey with Cindy Muchnick & Jenn Curtis from 2020-09-14T21:30:29
Co-authors, Cindy Muchnick & Jenn Curtis of The Parent Compass book, discuss how to navigate a teen's wellness and academic journey. Moms of 4 and 2, with a background in mental health and college ...
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Pornography: Good Pictures & Bad Pictures: A simple plan to protect young minds with Kristen A. Jenson, MA from 2020-08-26T16:51:52
When should you talk to your kids about pornography? The moment your kids have any access to the internet. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs sat down with Author Kristen A. Jenson to talk about her...
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3 Tips to Protect Children Online with Retired Police Lt. Joe Laramie from 2020-08-25T13:02:04
Would you give your kid the keys to your car without first teaching them to drive? Of course not! Retired Police Lt. Joe Laramie says parents should treat technology the same way, but many don't. O...
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Omegle Chat Website: How Students Meet Strangers (SmartSocial.com Guide for Parents and Educators) from 2020-08-24T14:29:48
Omegle’s tagline is “Talk to strangers!” and its homepage shows tens of thousands of strangers logged on at any given moment. The random video chat website has been around for more than a decade, b...
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The Parent Compass Book Teaches Students to Focus on Life with Intention (with guests Cindy Muchnick & Jenn Curtis) from 2020-08-17T14:22:08
Not all students aspire to life in the Ivy League- and that’s okay! Parents should align themselves with their kid’s aspirations rather than micromanaging them towards goals they’re not interested ...
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Instagram Reels: The New TikTok? from 2020-08-11T19:00:02
Is Instagram Reels turning into another TikTok? SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains how Instagram’s new video feature works, why so many TikTok users are giving it a try, and how students ca...
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Yubo App is Not Safe for Students from 2020-07-24T17:56:31
The Yubo app markets itself as a way to make friends and socialize. But it's often called “Tinder for Teens” and a teen dating app. The Yubo app's popularity is skyrocketing in 2020 as students loo...
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Randonautica App can Lead Students on Dangerous “Adventures” from 2020-07-20T17:24:12
The Randonautica app might sound enticing to students, but safety is a major concern with this real-life adventure game. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains exactly how the Randonautica app ...
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Returning to School with Principal Donald Clayton from 2020-07-17T17:53:01
Josh Ochs sits down with Principal David Clayton to talk about the threat of COVID-19 with students going back to school this fall, how to manage screen time, and how to make your school welcoming ...
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Is TikTok Safe For Your Family? (2020 News Updates) from 2020-07-13T18:03:46
SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains the concerns over TikTok in 2020 and why the US government is considering a possible ban on your teen's favorite app.
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Discord Chat App: Safety Guide for Parents, Students, and Educators from 2020-06-29T17:39:18
With more than 250 million users, a lot of people are posting a lot of things on the Discord App - and it’s not all about gaming. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains what parents and educato...
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Mom Talk: April Shares How Her Family Detoxed From Screens from 2020-06-22T20:08:38
Did you know screen time addiction can be compared to using hard street drugs? Mom Talk on the SmartSocial.com Podcast Hosts, April Whiting and Jennifer Zumbiel, talk about how April's family took ...
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Identifying Warning Signs of a Gaming Disorder (w/ Guest Morgan Seymour of Open Sky) from 2020-06-18T11:53:24
On this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs chat with Morgan Seymour, LCSW, of Open Sky Wilderness Therapy about identifying warning signs of a gaming disorder and what to do if you t...
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Dangers Parents Should Know Before Giving Kids A Smartphone (& Gabb Wireless Review) from 2020-06-17T17:44:51
Many students want smartphones and might even feel peer pressure to own one. But smartphones are powerful devices that give students access to the entire world by way of the internet and popular ph...
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How Predators and Sex Traffickers Target and Groom Children Online (w/ Love146.org) from 2020-06-16T11:48:24
“Predators go wherever the children go.” That's what Erin Williamson, the US Programs Director for Love146.org, warns parents who think their children would never be targeted online.
On th...
Mom Talk: Bending Screen Time Rules During A Global Pandemic from 2020-05-27T18:02:51
Many parents are concerned about too much screen time and social media while schools and summer camps are closed and families are asked to "socially distance."
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Fortnite App: Gaming Action… and Addiction? (Guide for Parents, Students & Educators) from 2020-05-22T20:48:35
Fortnite Battle Royale is a free, multiplayer game and app that is incredibly popular with students. The concept of the game is simple – the last player to survive the battle wins. But this isn’t a...
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Mom Talk: Becoming A More Present Parent In Today’s Digital World from 2020-05-20T20:33:49
Digital distractions are now a daily struggle for many moms and dads. But continual chirps and dings don’t have to constantly distract you from family life.
On this episode of the Smart S...
WhatsApp: Safety Guide for Students and Parents from 2020-05-14T01:03:30
WhatsApp is now one of the most used messaging apps in the world, second only to its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp is easy to use and offers several free ways for people to connect, without us...
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TikTok App: Safety Guide For Parents and Educators from 2020-04-30T01:06:35
TikTok is a make-your-own music video app that is now the top most downloaded app in the world. TikTok released new parental controls in April 2020 that all parents should be aware of. SmartSocial....
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April Whiting: Her Digital Detox Journey Towards Finding A Healthy Screen Time Balance from 2020-04-28T19:05:05
Many students, and parents, find themselves caught in the social media time warp of wasting too much time scrolling through endless streams of content. One way to reduce excessive screen time and e...
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How to Make the Netflix App Safer for Students from 2020-04-23T00:31:23
The Netflix app allows users to stream or download popular movies and shows from a mobile device. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs wants parents to know that Netflix added several new parental con...
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How to Find Your Student's Fake Instagram Account with Jane Ojile from 2020-04-21T12:00:05
Parents: Do you know how to find your student's fake Instagram account? Educators: Do you know how to use the "good" students to disable negative Instagram accounts?
Your students may hav...
Finstagram: What is it? (Safety Guide Podcast for Parents) from 2020-04-20T21:46:03
Some students are living a double digital life on Instagram. They have a profile friends and family members know about. They also have a second or third account, called a Finsta or Finstagram. Thos...
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Netflix Party: How Students are Watching Netflix Together from 2020-04-15T23:19:52
Netflix Party is a free Google Chrome extension that lets friends get together, virtually, to watch Netflix videos and chat about them. It’s a fun way for students to socialize from the safety of t...
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Online Safety and Mental Health Advice from Dean McCoubrey of MySociaLife.com from 2020-04-10T11:00:11
Online Safety and Mental Health Advice from www.MySociaLife.com
1: a) You are not alone, however alone you might feel. There are so many people that share anxious feelings, are scared, ne...
Messenger Kids: Facebook Chat App for Children from 2020-03-31T12:00:09
Messenger Kids is a video chat and messaging app, from Facebook, that’s built for kids and designed to give parents more control. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains everything parents shoul...
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What is the Marco Polo App and is it Safe? from 2020-03-28T11:00:04
The Marco Polo app is a popular messaging app that lets you send messages back and forth like a walkie talkie- but with video. SmartSocial.com Found Josh Ochs explains why the app’s privacy policy ...
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Why Is The Houseparty App So Popular Right Now? from 2020-03-26T11:30:04
The Houseparty app lets users have group chats and play games with friends without leaving the house. The social network launched in 2016, but is more popular now than ever. But is it safe for stu...
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Setting a Family Technology Plan with Hillary Wilkinson of Healthy Screen Habits from 2020-03-24T10:00:03
Smart Social's Josh Ochs spoke with Hilary Wilkinson of Healthy Screen Habits about setting a family technology plan. Hillary and Josh go over the 7 tips you can use to develop a technology plan as...
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Dr. Rady Rahban and the Ripple Effect of Social Media Beauty Filters from 2020-03-19T11:00:17
Dr. Rady Rahban sees first hand how social media beauty filters affect how students see themselves. As a plastic surgeon, he makes sure his clients get plastic surgery for the right reasons, not ju...
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Cyber Security, Smartphones, and… Garfield? from 2020-03-12T11:00:01
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, a 50(1)c(3) nonprofit, teaches innovative lessons about online safety for kids, adults, and even seniors.
The organization has the exclusive glob...
Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok Social Media Mental Health Initiatives. Are They Enough? from 2020-03-10T00:40:46
Several social media apps recently announced plans to promote mental health initiatives. They are aimed at helping kids to stay mentally safe online. Snapchat recently introduced Here for You, Inst...
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Skullbreaker Challenge or Trip Jump Challenge: Dangerous New Social Media Prank from 2020-02-19T19:01:22
Some students are ending up in the hospital after attempting the Skullbreaker Challenge or Trip Jump Challenge at school. SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains how the prank works and why it’s...
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Giving Your Kids Digital Training Wheels - Guest Adam Ahern with Village.com from 2020-02-14T13:00:13
Josh caught up with Adam Ahern from Village.com, an app aimed at empowering kids safely with digital training wheels.
Adam wanted to build a safer social app for his four kids and for othe...
Hoop App: Easy Way for Students to Meet Strangers on Snapchat from 2020-02-13T14:00:11
The Hoop app makes it easier than ever for students to meet strangers on Snapchat. You must log in to the Hoop app with a valid Snapchat account. Hoop app is built on the Snapchat platform (but ...
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Hoop App: Easy Way for Students to Meet Strangers on Snapchat from 2020-02-13T14:00:11
The Hoop app makes it easier than ever for students to meet strangers on Snapchat. It’s rising in popularity with young users, but is it safe? SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs breaks down the Hoop...
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Hoop App: Easy Way for Students to Meet Strangers on Snapchat from 2020-02-13T14:00:11
The Hoop app makes it easier than ever for students to meet strangers on Snapchat. You must log in to the Hoop app with a valid Snapchat account. Hoop app is built on the Snapchat platform (but ...
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