Parenting in a Tech World | POF198

As we’re moving closer to summer break, it’s the perfect time to look at your kids’ screen use, gaming habits and the apps they’re using. Chances are that your kids will be spending more time on screens when they’re off for the summer, than in any other time of the year.

In this episode, I’m talking to Titania Jordan who’s the CMO and Chief Parent officer of the online safety company, Bark Technologies. I’ve been a fan of hers for a while and follow her posts on Instagram. She shares the most current and relevant updates to help you keep your kids safe online. We talk about having a family tech contract when you give your kids their first phone or device (see contract sample below).

Titania talks about what our kids are facing online, and how they’re using technology. Much of this, we simply don’t know about. The more we know, the more we can protect our kids which is why we’re talking about this in a way that helps you feel empowered, not overwhelmed!

Some of the stats she shared are as follows. Look for the full list below.

35.7% of tweens and 64.3% of teens were involved in a self-harm/suicidal situation.

62.4% of tweens and 82.2% of teens encountered nudity or content of a sexual nature.

As discussed in this episode, here are the extra resources Titania shared:

Family tech contract https://info.bark.us/3Kj0AFa

Full list harmful online dangers in Bark’s 2022 Annual Report https://www.bark.us/annual-report-2022/

For Titania’s Bark Resources for Parents, including Online Safety Tips for Parents and Alarming Trends in Kids' Online Behaviour, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com

About Titania Jordan

Titania Jordan is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, an online safety company that helps keep kids safe online and in real life. A renowned thought leader on digital parenting, Titania has contributed to pieces in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Huffington Post, Fox Business, Daily Mail, USA Today, Vogue, and more. Her first book, Parenting in a Tech World, was published in 2020 and quickly became a bestseller on Amazon. Titania was also featured in the 2020 documentary Childhood 2.0. She also frequently appears as a subject matter expert on nationally broadcasted programs such as the TODAY Show, Steve Harvey, The Doctors, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, Fox News, Sirius XM Radio, and CNBC. In 2017, Titania founded a Facebook group where parents could come together and get advice on raising kids in the digital age, share stories, and learn the latest news about social media. It now has more than 180,000 members and is growing rapidly.

Social Media:

Website: https://www.bark.us/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titaniajordan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barktechnologies

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barktechnologies/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titaniajordan

Twitter:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/barktechnologies

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