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Hello Cindy,
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February Events Parents Are Actually Asking For
Just for participating in one of these events, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker, Amazon Kindle or 3D printer! Congrats to all our winners!
Roblox & Minecraft Safety Night (Feb 5):
Roblox and Minecraft are not just games! They are social spaces where kids can chat and connect with people they have never met. Join us to learn: Why kids love to play Roblox How is Minecraft different from Roblox? Why don’t the parental filters work? “My child loves playing Roblox. How can I better protect her?”
Avoiding Strangers & Dangerous Situations (Feb 10, 24, 26):
Most online dangers start with a friendly message in a game, a new “friend” request, or a conversation that feels harmless. Join us to learn: The real risks of my child talking with strangers online Ways predators get kids to open up and share information “What kinds of messages might my child receive from strangers on their apps and video games?”
Pros and Cons of Video Games (Feb 25):
A lot of parents tell us it’s not just the games. It’s the mood shift, the motivation drop, the blowups when it’s time to stop, and the feeling that you’re losing your kid to a screen. Join our LIVE event to learn: The positive benefits of kids playing video games The negative effects of playing video games for too long Ways predators are using video games to trick kids into sharing information “Are Roblox and Minecraft safe for my 11-year-old? (All her friends play)”
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YouTube Shorts Taking All Your Teen’s Time? |
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YouTube just added brand-new tools for supervised teen accounts that can help you cut down the scroll and protect bedtime, without it turning into another argument. Parents can now set a time limit just for YouTube Shorts on supervised teen accounts Bedtime and “Take a Break” reminders are customizable, giving your teen a gentle nudge to pause before the algorithm pulls them deeper One simple family rule: pick one protected time each day (homework time or the hour before bed) where Shorts is limited or off
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Sextortion is Hitting Schools Across the U.S. (and can impact your child without you knowing)
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.
These topics matter because they’re happening in communities like yours. View our recent press. |
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What Parents Are Saying About Our Events… |
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“Another great session, thank you! I really enjoy that you reiterate these ideas and concepts with my child listening.” - Council Rock School District parent
“I learned more about how other parents are addressing the screen time issues.” - Greenville County Schools parent |
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Teen Slang of the Week
"I Know Ball" or “Elite Ball Knowledge” This phrase is peaking right now. Originally from sports Twitter, but it’s now used way beyond sports as a quick way to say someone has great taste or knows what they’re talking about. If your teen recommends a song, a creator, a style, or even a “hot take,” a friend might reply, “You know ball. |
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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. |
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