Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletterJoin our next weekly live parent events:  https://smartsocial.com/eventsEpisode Summary:In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Superintendent Dr. Dan Hornick, Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools in Virginia, to discuss the pressing issues related to student screen time, social media addiction, and online safety. They delve into the role of artificial intelligence, the pitfalls of social media, and the importance of educating students and parents on digital citizenship. The conversation highlights specific challenges like hidden direct messages, dangerous TikTok challenges, and the influence of devices on student behavior. Superintendent Dr. Hornick shares the importance of parental engagement and collaboration with schools to tackle these issues. The episode also provides practical advice on how parents can initiate dialogues with their children about online safety and managing screen time, and introduces valuable resources for both parents and educators.Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vipDistrict Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partnerDownload the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownloadLearn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™

Ver todos los episodios