App Privacy: Good or Bad for Teens?

Hi <<First Name>>,

Josh here from SmartSocial.com.

WhatsApp may be your family’s preferred communication app, or your students may have had it for a while without problems.

However, when students get this app and aren’t aware of the strangers who may contact them, or are not aware of exactly who is in their massive group chat, dangers lurk with every tap.

Today we have the fully revised parent guide for WhatsApp to show you what settings we recommend, what to talk with your students about, and overall tips to keep your students safe while they keep in touch with their friends.

Click here to read and watch the full WhatsApp Guide for Parents

Behind the scenes of our Navigating YouTube Course for Parents, Students, & Educators

In this week’s MomTalk, Beth and Andrea from the SmartSocial team talk about the most surprising dangers about YouTube and tips to help minimize conflict about YouTube and screen time for students this summer.

They also recommend the SmartSocial.com Smartphone and Social Media Agreement template and course to get summer break started with good family conversations and clear boundaries for online activities.

Click here to watch the latest MomTalk episode

Do you want these answers about violent video games from psychologists/legal/video game experts? RSVP for the live event on June 30 and tell us your questions!

What attracts students to games with violence?
How does seeing or playing violent games impact students?
Why are these types of games so addictive for students?
Beyond the violence, what are some of the most dangerous features predators and strangers use to talk with students?
How can parents keep students safe while playing these types of games?
What are some benefits of playing online video games?
What are some of the safest games my students can play?

Click here to register for the Psychology of Violent Video Games live event on June 30!

Don’t miss what’s coming in the next few weeks! Share your questions about these topics with us today to include in our resources next week! Click here to share your questions or concerns with the SmartSocial team!

What: A 45-minute engaging LIVE presentation with Josh Ochs and the team at SmartSocial.com

When: Thursday, J une 9, 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

Click here to register and save this event to your calendar: Parent, Teacher, & Counselor Forum

Social Media Dangers Superintendents, directors, & principals need to know

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

When: Tuesday, J une 21 , 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern

Click here to register and save this event to your calendar: Superintendent, Director, & Principal Town Hall

Click here to contact the SmartSocial Team!

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?
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Thanks for your support and for helping us keep kids safe online!

- Josh Ochs, Founder of SmartSocial.com

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