Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online
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"AI is just a helper in a process" with Dr. Dylan Smith
22 mins; April 01, 2026
"All Screen Time Is Not Negative Screen Time" with Dr. Sherri N. Wilson
33 mins; March 26, 2026
"Participate in Your Kid's Screen Time to Know What They're Exposed To Online" Andrea Messick
20 mins; March 25, 2026
"It's so important that we teach students how to be safe in using AI" with Dr. Dawn Ramseur
20 mins; February 24, 2026
"Students have posted online, gotten expelled, & embarrassed their families at home" —Dr. Lawrence
26 mins; February 20, 2026
"We have to teach our kids to engage in online communities positively and responsibly" Harry Sherman
26 mins; February 06, 2026
"My Attention Span Is So Short, Studying Is Harder” (Snapchat, TikTok & Instagram Teen Panel)
36 mins; February 05, 2026
Stop the YouTube Shorts Scroll: Time Limits for Teen Accounts
2 mins; January 30, 2026
Apps, Attention, and Family Boundaries (8th Grader Teen Panel)
25 mins; January 27, 2026
"Focus on proactively limiting the need to repair an online reputation" with Dr. Gordon Amerson
20 mins; January 26, 2026
"We can't ban technology, but we can teach kids to use it responsibly" Dr. Kuhn & Dr. Balgobin
49 mins; January 21, 2026
"AI is used as a tool to supplement learning, not replace it" with Andy Beaton
32 mins; January 20, 2026
"Build skills so students become advocates of other students" with Dr. Stefan Bean
35 mins; January 15, 2026
"Failure is not fatal, no mistake is unfixable" with Dr. Jen Schwanke
27 mins; January 06, 2026
"We have to help them maneuver the social media, the screen time, and AI worlds" Franklin Narducci
32 mins; January 06, 2026
Dangers of AI Toys: Check Before Your Child Starts Chatting
4 mins; December 19, 2025
"Learning to form great questions is the key to making good use of AI" with Dr. Mitch Young
31 mins; December 19, 2025
"AI is here to stay. Let's use it to strengthen our critical thinking" with Brookie B. Ferguson
16 mins; December 18, 2025
"The more we can educate, the more our students might hear it" with TJ Strain
26 mins; December 16, 2025
"AI is helping teachers really break down lesson plans for struggling learners" Dr. Bernard E. Frost
27 mins; December 15, 2025
"Generate authentic thoughts first, and then use AI as support" with Robert W. Smith
21 mins; December 02, 2025
You have to do your due diligence to make sure that students are going to be safe
20 mins; November 21, 2025
"Friendships happen on social media because real-life interaction is missing" -Dr. Sandra Rodriguez
26 mins; November 12, 2025
"If we create healthy habits with students now, then those habits can be replicated "Dr. Luke Clamp
21 mins; October 31, 2025
"How can we support students’ healthy online behavior?" with Julie Garcia & Derek Suzuki
33 mins; October 29, 2025
"A compromising photo can become a permanent record" with Dr. Rick Surrency
17 mins; October 29, 2025
"We are going to utilize AI to the benefit of our students" Dr. Dennis Willingham & Patrick Gann
16 mins; October 27, 2025
"Screen time habits are a real problem for our kids' focus" with Dr. Katie Page & Dr. Scott Rowe
27 mins; October 22, 2025
"Be validated in real life, not in social media" with Dr. Francisco Duran
22 mins; October 21, 2025
"We don't want our students to rely on AI and lose their own thinking abilities" Kelly Jean Rivers
18 mins; October 15, 2025
"We have to make sure that students are using AI responsibly" with Dr. Neil Gupta Podcast
24 mins; October 13, 2025
"There are so many opportunities with AI, but so many drawbacks as well" with Dan Hornick, E.D.
29 mins; October 09, 2025
"The best way to keep our kids safe is to have a strong relationship with them" - Dr Michael Kimbrel
35 mins; October 08, 2025
"Start early about staying safe online, they'll have better tools in social media" Dr John Armstrong
15 mins; October 06, 2025
"There's so much misinformation spreading that it's harmful to our children" with Dr. Gregg Slate
26 mins; October 02, 2025
"We spend time taking technology out of things when we need to be embracing it" -Dr. Sean Davenport
21 mins; September 30, 2025
Roblox Safety Guide: Predators, Scams & Explicit Content
5 mins; September 26, 2025
Why AI Therapy Could Harm Your Teen’s Mental Health
2 mins; September 19, 2025
"We need to go places, see people, and have real connection" with Dr. Jimmy Shaw
16 mins; September 17, 2025
"We have to build an awareness and not fear technology" with Superintendent Priya Darbari
24 mins; September 16, 2025
"Technology moves us away from things that root and bond families together" Dr. Kwame Morton, Sr
22 mins; September 11, 2025
"Overuse of a device sets kids at a disadvantage for being ready for school" Dr. Karen Barber
31 mins; September 10, 2025
"It's okay to tell us that you made a mistake on an app." with Dr. Erin Rathke
29 mins; September 10, 2025
Instagram’s Map Feature Explained: Protecting Teen Privacy Online
1 min; September 05, 2025
"We have to be in touch with our kids and their use of social media" with Dustin Howard
23 mins; September 04, 2025
"Have a constant dialogue with your child and develop a relationship that's not authoritarian" with Frankie Alvarado
16 mins; September 02, 2025
"If I stay curious about AI, then I can help my student and my child stay safe" Dr. Jessica Medrano
22 mins; August 27, 2025
"It's skills and opportunities that you miss out on when you're focused on a screen" Dr.Rob Anderson
39 secs; August 27, 2025
"How can we use AI ethically and really be creators and not just consumers?" with Gary Beidleman
40 mins; August 26, 2025
"Who are they hanging around with and what are they talking about?" with Dr. Paul Fregeau
26 mins; August 20, 2025
"It's upon us to educate our youth as to what is AI, what is safe & what isn't" Dr Michael Lubelfeld
32 mins; August 15, 2025
"How long do you think you feel your best until you need a break from screen time?" Dr Brenda Lewis
31 mins; August 14, 2025
"We're giving kids access to 10 million white vans in their bedrooms every night." with Troy Stein
48 mins; August 13, 2025
"Ask children and teenagers what they're good at and develop that further" - Matt Pearce
23 mins; August 13, 2025
"We have to teach students to navigate AI and social media responsibly." with Dr. Ryan Smith
29 mins; August 07, 2025
"Be focused on helping students think intentionally about how to use technology" Dr. Anthony Godfrey
18 mins; July 28, 2025
“If kids can’t read or write, AI tools won’t benefit them in the long run” with Kelly Bielefeld
25 mins; July 25, 2025
"The hard part is for them to understand why they did it and what they should do" Dr. Robert Sormani
25 mins; July 24, 2025
How Predators Groom, Manipulate and Trap Minors: Teen Boys at Risk—The Rise of Sextortion Online
4 mins; July 23, 2025
"We have to teach our kids to think differently ..."- with Superintendent Fred Van Ranken
23 mins; July 22, 2025
"When do you want the internet to have access to your kid?" with Dr .Curtis Finch
24 mins; July 21, 2025
"When kids learn how to drive, parents don't just hand the keys over..." with Dr. Andrew J. Sanko
21 mins; July 18, 2025
"Trying to keep up with all of the new apps is one of the most complex things"- Norma E. Martinez
26 mins; July 17, 2025
"How do we help our kids understand the real consequences of engaging online?" with Will Pierce
19 mins; July 17, 2025
"It's a beautiful world and our kids are missing it..." with Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil
16 mins; July 11, 2025
"How do we incorporate cell phones into learning where it's a positive experience?" - Dr. Yarbrough
17 mins; July 09, 2025
"We want safe and successful kids; this is a challenge as the world moves quickly"- Dr. Trent Bowers
20 mins; July 07, 2025
Gemini AI App For Kids: Is it safe for your kids to use AI?
3 mins; July 03, 2025
"It's the social, emotional, and the interpersonal skills that are being impacted" - Daniel Sullivan
19 mins; July 02, 2025
"There are strangers all over the internet handing out candy and it's at our kids' peril" -Dr. Mason
19 mins; June 25, 2025
"We are connected digitally, but a substantial relationship is not what is happening" -Dr. Robinson
20 mins; June 25, 2025
"Parents really want to be involved, they just don't always know how" with Dr. Kenny Rodrequez
20 mins; June 24, 2025
"There's such a digital divide from so many of our teens compared to their parents" - Dr. Dale Herl
21 mins; June 24, 2025
"It's appropriate for a parent to be able to view the content on their child's phone" Dr. Adams
23 mins; June 23, 2025
"We have not learned the boundaries of when to use and not use social media" with Laurie Barron
31 mins; June 23, 2025
AI Stalked My Nephews’ Location: The Background of Your Child’s Photo Is Now a Tracking Device
3 mins; June 19, 2025
"We want to teach our kids to use these tools responsibly" with Superintendent Mark Odsather
14 mins; June 18, 2025
"We're seeing more students experiencing anxiety tied to digital interactions" Dr Thomas McBryde Jr
20 mins; June 18, 2025
"If we're not preparing our children to use AI, there are other schools who are" with Jenifer Davis
30 mins; June 12, 2025
"Kids want boundaries. We all thrive in a framework where we know the rules" with Dr. John Barile
22 mins; June 11, 2025
"If you get input from your child to help make the rules, they're likely to follow"- G. Elgin Card
20 mins; June 10, 2025
The Quiet Hurt of Online Exclusion: Helping Kids Navigate Digital Rejection
2 mins; June 06, 2025
"Nobody wants to be bossed around. They want to be part of the solution" with Dr. Ann Marie Foucault
26 mins; June 05, 2025
Screens, Summer Chaos & Smart Planning: Why AI Might Be Your Best Summer Co Parent
4 mins; May 30, 2025
"It's about equipping kids to use social media in a productive way" with Luke Rasmussen
33 mins; May 30, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Teen Privacy: How Predators Weaponize Online Freedom
4 mins; May 30, 2025
Google Veo & the Deepfake Revolution: The Deep Fake Crisis Hitting Schools & Screens
4 mins; May 22, 2025
"Parent turnout is always greatest when there's student turnout" with Dr. Gyimah Whitaker
26 mins; May 15, 2025
"There are so many things you can do as a family together" with Kim Bekkedahl and Brian Graves
20 mins; May 08, 2025
Chicken Jockey Chaos & Minecraft Mayhem: The Viral Trend That's Disrupting Theaters Nationwide
3 mins; May 07, 2025
"Excessive screen time starts to rewire your brain for less balance in another area" with Superintendent Kirk Koennecke
18 mins; May 06, 2025
"We are seeing a lot of kids interacting with AI in some very unhealthy ways" with Dr John Federline
18 mins; April 30, 2025
"Video games can be one of the greatest teaching tools" with Skyler Scarlett
6 mins; April 22, 2025
Teens, Toy Guns & 911 Calls: Hidden Dangers of the Senior Assassin Trend
2 mins; April 18, 2025
"I think it's the hardest time in history to be a student" with Superintendent James Gilbert
21 mins; April 09, 2025
Unboxing the Blind Box Craze
4 mins; April 04, 2025
Protecting Kids From Inappropriate AI Photo Apps: What Parents Need to Know About Nudify Apps & More
4 mins; March 28, 2025
"My advice to parents is to simply parent again. You are in control" -Superintendent Dr. Todd Fraley
15 mins; March 25, 2025
Fentanyl, Predators & AI Chatbots: The Shocking Online Threats Facing Teens!
8 mins; March 24, 2025
"When we can build those networks, that helps kids feel more comfortable" with Greg Wolcott
19 mins; March 17, 2025