How can parents & teachers learn about the dangers online and on social media we should be talking to kids about?
Start with our parent & teacher forum:
What: A 45-minute engaging LIVE presentation with Josh Ochs and the team at SmartSocial.com
When: Thursday, May 12, 6 pm Pacific/9 pm Eastern
What parents, educators, and counselors will learn:
- TikTok's privacy issues and how it impacts your family
- Snapchat features that help predators locate your student
- Instagram's hidden accounts some students use
- How Fortnite can cause anger and anxiety in students
- Common Netflix addiction issues with students
- YouTube screen time issues and how to limit screen time
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Superintendents, directors, & principals will learn:
- How to work with parents to get ahead of social media issues
- How to help students report bullying issues early
- How to reduce negative social media posts and help a student build a positive online presence
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- BeReal.: Apps that encourage users to "be their true selves" are a red flag for us. The new BeReal. app is hitting headlines for its fast popularity and change of pace from highly filtered photos on other apps. However, we see clear danger signs for users without a little prep and positive intention for their time with this app. More details coming soon. Have your students asked for the app or is it on their device already? Tell us more about your experience!
- Text message apps (Google Messages app and Whats App): Kids just want to connect with their friends...but who else connects with them on messaging apps and why the hurt feelings over blue or green bubbles?
- Virtual Reality beginners safety guide for families: What are kids seeing and hearing behind those VR headsets? In this brand new guide, we'll share tips for parents to talk with kids about appropriate content and what to do if they see or hear something that makes them feel uncomfortable.
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Schools: Do you have a community-based curriculum for social media safety training?
- We have ready-to-deliver parent and student curriculum programs to help everyone re-adjust to post-quarantine life and help minimize the impacts and negative habits of social media!
- Do you have COVID emergency funding you are looking to spend in this school or calendar year?
- Have you used your COVID emergency funding to address problems your community has seen recently with social media?
- Protect your whole community with a proven plan for your classrooms and parents
- Superintendents and principals: Fill out this form to schedule a call with our team
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Please reply to this email if you have a question about one of our programs or an app. I read every email.
Thanks for your support and for helping us keep kids safe online!
- Josh Ochs, Founder of SmartSocial.com
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