| | | Hello Cindy,
We are giving away some great gifts each week, and helping you protect your kids….
Join one of the three LIVE parent events and be entered for a chance to win an Amazon Kindle, Bluetooth speaker or a 3D printer.
TONIGHT! 7 Quick Tips for Healthier Screen Time Event (Jan 28): Learn quick tips to cut down the nightly screen-time arguments. Parents told us the questions and scripts helped them talk with their kids in a calm, nonjudgmental way, set shared goals, and spot hidden risk features (Spanish version included)
Roblox & Minecraft Safety Night (Feb 5): Roblox and Minecraft can be a very dangerous place for your kids to hang out alone! They are social spaces where kids can chat and connect with people they have never met. Join us to learn a few warnings, settings, and conversation starters that actually help you keep your child safer while they play
Avoiding Strangers & Dangerous Situations (Feb 10, 17, 24): Most online dangers start with a casual message in a game, a new “friend” request, or a conversation that feels harmless. Join us to learn: What are the real risks of my child talking with strangers online? What are the ways predators are getting kids to open up and share information? What kinds of messages might my child receive from strangers on their apps and video games?
Families who attend are entered for a chance to win an Amazon Kindle, Bluetooth speaker, or 3D printer. Congrats to past winners! |
|
| | | In our new teen podcast, students speak honestly about how apps, feeds, streaks, and recommendations pull them in.
They explain how a few minutes online can quietly turn into hours, and why it’s harder to log off than it looks from the outside.
When parents don’t see how these platforms work, rules can start to feel frustrating or unfair to teens. That’s when sleep suffers, focus drops, and kids stop talking instead of opening up.
This podcast helps parents (AND teens!) understand what they are really up against, so conversations about screen time feel calmer, more realistic, and more productive.
If your teen would like to participate in a future episode or learn about our internship program, learn more here. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Sextortion is happening nationwide… |
|
| Santa Rosa County District Schools was recently featured in the news for taking a proactive step to help families protect students from online predators and other real threats affecting communities like yours.
See how sextortion is showing up in schools across the country, and what parents can do to lower the risk and help kids speak up quickly if something feels off. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | | How Spotify Suggests Adult Content to Your Kids |
|
| Spotify and Apple Music feel harmless, but their recommendations can quickly and quietly lead kids to explicit lyrics, mature podcasts, and adult-themed content. Watch this 3-minute video and learn what parents should watch for, how to spot “E” explicit labels, and the easiest ways to use built-in controls (plus what to do if your child is on Spotify’s free version).
If your teen listens with headphones all day, this is a quick listen that will help you start a calm, practical conversation tonight. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | | What if your teen’s social media could actually open doors instead of closing them? |
|
| Our latest Positive Digital Footprint guide flips the usual script and shows how students can use social platforms to build a digital portfolio that highlights their skills, values, and goals. Colleges and employers are already looking at online footprints, and one thoughtful post can work like a mini resume, while one careless post can create problems that follow them for years.
You’ll get a simple 3-step plan to help your student audit what shows up on Google, decide what they want to be known for, and start sharing “light, bright, and polite” content that supports their future. Plus, you’ll find a student worksheet, positive post ideas, and a full event replay to watch together. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | | Do you know about a new trend (or danger) that we should cover? Reply to this email and we will look into it (or send you free parent guides).
Thanks!
Josh Ochs & Team Founder, SmartSocial.com
P.S. Thank you to the parents who signed their kids up for our student program. We still have a few seats available. Learn more here. |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Copyright (C) 2026 Media Leaders / SmartSocial.com. All rights reserved.
You're on this list because you opted into our email list at https://SmartSocial.com or you attended one of our social media safety webinars.
Our mailing address is:
Media Leaders / SmartSocial.com
Coronado Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90814
USA
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
