Parenting in a Tech World
Welcome to Parenting in a Tech World, the podcast for families raising kids in the digital age. Join Bark CMO Titania Jordan as she unpacks digital dangers, discusses the latest viral social media trends, and shares expert tips for helping protect kids online and in real life.
Episodes
We're joined by Dr. Zona to learn how parents can get ahead of addiction by starting honest, informed conversations early. From what’s changed since we were kids to practical ways to talk with yours, this is a conversation every caregiver needs to hear.
Follow Dr. Zona:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addictiontokdok/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@addictiontokdok
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Song for Charlie ...
Learn from a former social media industry exec turned family advocate how to help keep your kids safe in an age of ever-present social media.
Connect with Nicki and learn more about Scrolling2Death:
- https://www.scrolling2death.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/scrolling2death/
- https://www.youtube.com/@Scrolling2Death
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickireisberg
S2D Foundation: https://www.scrolling2death.com/donate
Resources mentioned i...
Sarah Adams, known as Mom Uncharted online, is bringing attention to parents who overshare about their kids online as well as kidfluencing, as both can cause real harm to kids.
Follow Sarah:
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In this episode, Titania talks to Sam Chapman, a father whose son was sold fentanyl-laced drugs on Snapchat and tragically died of an overdose. Today, he’s working to get a law passed that would require social media companies like Snap to open their systems to parental control apps like Bark — so parents stay in the know when it comes to online dangers.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign the petition for Sammy's Law: https://w...
iPhones and Androids are the two most popular phones in the world, but only one is safer for kids: Androids. Learn what separates the two, and why your child definitely deserves one.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Chris McKenna, Protect Young Eyes, https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/
- Nicki Reisberg, Scrolling2Death, https://www.scrolling2death.com/
- Podcast Episode with Brandon Hilkert, https://youtu.be/38QGPPhBULk
- Order your Bar...
Growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, sleepovers were about popcorn, movie marathons, and maybe calling your crush. Today, phones have transformed them into late night bouts of Snapchat drama, inappropriate video watching, and more.
Dive into the mysterious world of Roblox to learn why kids love it so much, what actually goes on when kids play it, and why it’s surprisingly a dangerous place to let kids spend time.
Resources from this episode:
- Top 5 Hidden Dangers of Roblox: https://www.bark.us/blog/hidden-dangers-roblox/
- How to Make Roblox Safer for Your Kid: https://www.bark.us/blog/safer-roblox/
- Bark's Roblox Parental Controls Tech Guide: https://www.bark.us...
Mike Arterburn, better known as Killer Bee Tactical, goes viral on social media for his takes on both online and real-life safety. Today, he and Titania sit down to discuss his life and what parents really need to know about digital safety — along with a few surprises.
Follow Mike on social media:
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@purepower34
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killer_bee_tactical/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...
Remember when your mom asked, “If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?” Today, that’s called FOMO — or “fear of missing out” and with the internet and social media, it’s 10 times more intense. This episode, we teach you how to spot it, talk to your kid about it, and more.
In this episode, we’re sitting down with Brandon Hilkert, Bark’s Chief Technology Officer — and a dad of two. As one of Bark’s co-founders, Brandon shares the story behind the company, how his own parenting experiences shape the products, and what it’s really like behind the scenes of building safer tech for families.
Looking for advice on raising kids in the digital age? Titania’s new book, Parental Control, is out now – and it’s full of research and tips for making sense of modern day parenting.
Buy your copy: https://www.titaniajordan.com/book
Connect with Titania: https://www.titaniajordan.com/
We’ve got actionable advice if your child has seen something inappropriate online to help them process what they’ve seen, protect them going forward, and turn this experience into an opportunity for growth.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- https://fightthenewdrug.org/
- https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/
- https://www.childhood2movie.com/
- https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Porn-Proofing-Todays/dp/0997318732/
- https://www.amazon.c...
Are you about to crash out? Or are you capping like skibidi ohio? In this episode, we’ve got the five most popular slang terms you should know — and be annoying your child with. Plus, learn all of the ways kids are changing the spelling of words to avoid filters on social media.
Check out our slang guide: https://www.bark.us/blog/teen-text-speak-codes-every-parent-should-know/
And our emoji slang guide: https://www.bark.us/blog/emoji...
Every year, Bark releases data gathered from billions of online activities to reveal just how common online dangers are, including the top apps flagged for threats. Here’s what you need to know.
View the full report here: https://www.bark.us/annual-report-2024/
Lots of people guess how kids spend time online, but the PEW Research has the receipts. Their recent survey features eye-opening information about the platforms teens are using, how much time they spend on them, and more. We’ve got a breakdown of what parents need to know.
View the full study here: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/12/12/teens-social-media-and-technology-2024/
Curious what’s going to be in and what’s going to be out with Gen Alpha in 2025? Titania has a few forecasts that parents definitely need to know about — from TikTok Shop to apps that prioritize mental health.
You can read the full Parents article here.
Welcome to Parenting in a Tech World, the podcast for families raising kids in the digital age. Join Bark CMO Titania Jordan as she unpacks digital dangers, discusses the latest viral social media trends, and shares expert tips for helping protect kids online and in real life.
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