Best Josh Ochs Podcasts (2025)

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"The best way to keep our kids safe is to have a strong relationship with them" - Dr Michael Kimbrel 35:01

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Episode Summary: In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs discusses digital safety strategies with Dr. Mike Kimbrel, Superintendent of the Park Hill School Distri…

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"Start early about staying safe online, they'll have better tools in social media" Dr John Armstrong 15:37

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Episode Summary: Join host Josh Ochs on the SmartSocial.com Podcast as he sits down with Dr. John Armstrong, Chief Officer for Technology and Innovation at Joliet Public Schools Distri…

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"There's so much misinformation spreading that it's harmful to our children" with Dr. Gregg Slate 26:29

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Superintendent Dr. Gregg Slate of Davidson County Schools in Lexington, North Carolina. The discussion revolve…

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"We spend time taking technology out of things when we need to be embracing it" -Dr. Sean Davenport 21:29

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the Smart Social Podcast, host Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Sean Davenport, Superintendent of Harlem Community School District 5 in New York City, about the crucial rol…

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Roblox Safety Guide: Predators, Scams & Explicit Content 5:27

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Roblox is more than just a game. It is a massive online platform where kids can chat with strangers, spend money, and even be exposed to inappropriate content. 🎮👀 Parents, treat it lik…

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Why AI Therapy Could Harm Your Teen’s Mental Health 2:35

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Many teens see AI apps as a safer, cheaper way to share feelings. But these tools aren’t designed to notice red flags or guide kids through real struggles. When a child relies on a cha…

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"We need to go places, see people, and have real connection" with Dr. Jimmy Shaw 16:57

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs converses with Dr. Jimmy Shaw, the superintendent of Florence City Schools in Alabama. They discuss the importance of rea…

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"We have to build an awareness and not fear technology" with Superintendent Priya Darbari 24:04

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Priya Darbari, Superintendent of Keppel Union School District, to discuss the challenges parents face in g…

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"Technology moves us away from things that root and bond families together" Dr. Kwame Morton, Sr 22:54

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Kwame Morton, Sr, Superintendent of Cherry Hill Public Schools in New Jersey, to discuss the impact of…

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"Overuse of a device sets kids at a disadvantage for being ready for school" Dr. Karen Barber 31:55

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs is joined by Dr. Karen Barber, Superintendent of Schools in the Santa Rosa County School District. The discussion highlig…

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"It's okay to tell us that you made a mistake on an app." with Dr. Erin Rathke 29:46

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this enlightening episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs engages in a detailed conversation with Dr. Erin Rathke, Superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools, ab…

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Instagram’s Map Feature Explained: Protecting Teen Privacy Online 1:45

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Instagram’s new map feature may look harmless, but it can reveal where teens go to school, hang out, or even live. 📍 In this episode, Josh Ochs explains what the feature does, why it r…

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"We have to be in touch with our kids and their use of social media" with Dustin Howard 23:49

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dustin Howard, superintendent of Clark County Schools in Winchester, Kentucky. Together, they explore the …

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"Have a constant dialogue with your child and develop a relationship that's not authoritarian" with Frankie Alvarado 16:23

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs speaks with Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent of Douglas County School District in Nevada, about effective strategies to e…

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"If I stay curious about AI, then I can help my student and my child stay safe" Dr. Jessica Medrano 22:24

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Jessica Medrano, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Secondary Schools from the Norwa…

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"It's skills and opportunities that you miss out on when you're focused on a screen" Dr.Rob Anderson 0:39

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the Smart Social podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Rob Anderson, the Superintendent of Boulder Valley School District, to discuss the importance of durable …

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"How can we use AI ethically and really be creators and not just consumers?" with Gary Beidleman 40:19

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs speaks with Gary Beidleman, Superintendent of Manhattan High Schools, about the importance of digital safety and student …

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"Who are they hanging around with and what are they talking about?" with Dr. Paul Fregeau 26:33

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Paul Fregeau, Superintendent of the Fox C-6 School District in Missouri, to discuss effective strategi…

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"It's upon us to educate our youth as to what is AI, what is safe & what isn't" Dr Michael Lubelfeld 32:37

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of North Shore School District 112, to discuss important topics surr…

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"How long do you think you feel your best until you need a break from screen time?" Dr Brenda Lewis 31:07

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Episode Summary: I…

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"We're giving kids access to 10 million white vans in their bedrooms every night." with Troy Stein 48:34

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Troy Stein, founder and CEO of Stop Human Trafficking, to discuss the alarming rise of online child sexual …

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"Ask children and teenagers what they're good at and develop that further" - Matt Pearce 23:04

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Matt Pearce, Superintendent of Republic School District in Missouri, to discuss the importance of helping …

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"We have to teach students to navigate AI and social media responsibly." with Dr. Ryan Smith 29:47

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the smart social.com podcast, host Josh Ochs discusses digital safety with Dr. Ryan Smith, Deputy Superintendent of Bellflower Unified School District. They explore …

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Life & Death of a 20th Century Troubadour: Paul Levinson and Josh Meyrowitz about Phil Ochs 2:36:35

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Welcome to Light On Light Though episode 414, the complete "radio documentary" on WFDU-FM from 1977 -- "Life & Death of a 20th Century Troubadour" -- in which Josh Meyrowitz and I discuss the life, death, and timeless impact of Phil Ochs and his music. Relevant links: Lou Canto media conversions Marilyn and Monet…

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"Be focused on helping students think intentionally about how to use technology" Dr. Anthony Godfrey 18:32

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this insightful episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Anthony Godfrey, the Superintendent for Jordan School District in Utah, about the challenges and st…

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“If kids can’t read or write, AI tools won’t benefit them in the long run” with Kelly Bielefeld 25:50

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld of Wichita Public Schools joins us to discuss the challenges and strategies of integrating AI and social …

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"The hard part is for them to understand why they did it and what they should do" Dr. Robert Sormani 25:46

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Robert Sormani, the superintendent of Manor ISD, about the challenges and strategies of keeping students safe …

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How Predators Groom, Manipulate and Trap Minors: Teen Boys at Risk—The Rise of Sextortion Online 4:04

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Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online threats to kids today. In this episode, we unpack how predators build trust with teens, the red flag messages every parent should know, and why so many victims never speak up until it's too late. With thousands of cases reported and lives lost, this is a conversation every parent needs to hear. Learn …

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"We have to teach our kids to think differently ..."- with Superintendent Fred Van Ranken 23:30

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs interviews Fred Van Ranken, Superintendent of Newton Public Schools in Kansas, to discuss strategies for keeping students safe…

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"When do you want the internet to have access to your kid?" with Dr .Curtis Finch 24:13

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Curtis Finch, Superintendent of Deer Valley Unified School District in Arizona, about the challenges pare…

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"When kids learn how to drive, parents don't just hand the keys over..." with Dr. Andrew J. Sanko 21:55

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Andrew J. Sanko, the superintendent of the Council Rock School District in suburban Philadelphia. They di…

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"Trying to keep up with all of the new apps is one of the most complex things"- Norma E. Martinez 26:14

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast's District Talk segment, host Josh Ochs interviews Ms. Norma Martinez, Superintendent of the Centralia School District in North Orange Co…

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"How do we help our kids understand the real consequences of engaging online?" with Will Pierce 19:32

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events This episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast features an in-depth interview with Will Pierce, Superintendent of 27 J Schools. The discussion revolves around the importance of engaging b…

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Paul Levinson interviews Mike Grynbaum about Empire of the Elite 56:41

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Welcome to Light On Light Through episode 413, in which I interview Mike Grynbaum about his book Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America, which was just published today. Condé Nast is the publisher of The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Wired, and other iconic magazines, so we had a lot to talk about. ord…

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"It's a beautiful world and our kids are missing it..." with Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil 16:25

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent of Uniondale Union Free School District, discusses the vital topic of keeping students safe on social media with the SmartSocial podcast. The …

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"How do we incorporate cell phones into learning where it's a positive experience?" - Dr. Yarbrough 17:56

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, Dr. R. Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent of Harlem Consolidated School District 122, discusses the integration of cell phones and AI in …

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"We want safe and successful kids; this is a challenge as the world moves quickly"- Dr. Trent Bowers 20:44

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Trent Bowers of Worthington City Schools shares how his district prioritizes student safety and success in a fast-mov…

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Gemini AI App For Kids: Is it safe for your kids to use AI? 3:44

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Parents, Google’s Gemini AI for Kids might already be turned on for your child’s account. It’s designed to help with questions, but it can also feel like a “friend” to young kids and s…

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"It's the social, emotional, and the interpersonal skills that are being impacted" - Daniel Sullivan 19:48

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Superintendent Daniel Sullivan of Colchester Public Schools discusses the challenges and trends related to social media and technology u…

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"There are strangers all over the internet handing out candy and it's at our kids' peril" -Dr. Mason 19:24

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, we host Dr. Brad Mason, Superintendent of Whittier City School District, as he discusses the critical importance of keeping children saf…

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"We are connected digitally, but a substantial relationship is not what is happening" -Dr. Robinson 20:44

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Dr. Marie Robinson, Superintendent of Bangor School Department in Maine, discussing digital safety and parent …

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"Parents really want to be involved, they just don't always know how" with Dr. Kenny Rodrequez 20:29

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter On this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Superintendent of Schools in Grandview, Missouri. They discuss the challenges parents and school leaders face in keeping kids safe online amidst rapidly evolving tec…

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"There's such a digital divide from so many of our teens compared to their parents" - Dr. Dale Herl 21:08

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Dr. Dale Herl, Superintendent of the Independence Missouri School District, discusses the challenges and strategies of keeping students …

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"It's appropriate for a parent to be able to view the content on their child's phone" Dr. Adams 23:38

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Join Josh Ochs as he interviews Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of USD 453 Leavenworth, on the SmartSocial.com Podcast. They discuss key strategies for keeping students safe online, m…

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"We have not learned the boundaries of when to use and not use social media" with Laurie Barron 31:12

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, we dive into the complex world of digital boundaries for students and the disruptions they cause in schools. We feature an engaging conv…

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AI Stalked My Nephews’ Location: The Background of Your Child’s Photo Is Now a Tracking Device 3:42

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Today’s AI tools can do more than analyze text. They can scan an image and instantly identify where it was taken—even if there’s no tag or caption. In this Josh Talk, we explore how ea…

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"We want to teach our kids to use these tools responsibly" with Superintendent Mark Odsather 14:07

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Oaks interviews Mark Odsather, the Superintendent of Pleasant View School District in California, about innovative strategies to ke…

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"We're seeing more students experiencing anxiety tied to digital interactions" Dr Thomas McBryde Jr 20:03

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Join Dr. Thomas McBryde, Jr., superintendent of Hackensack Public Schools in New Jersey, as he discusses the increasing mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and self-…

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"Kids want boundaries. We all thrive in a framework where we know the rules" with Dr. John Barile 22:50

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the Smart Social.com podcast, Josh Ochs interviews Dr. John Barile, the Superintendent of Brookfield Public Schools, to discuss key strategies for keeping students s…

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"If you get input from your child to help make the rules, they're likely to follow"- G. Elgin Card 20:28

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, G. Elgin Card, Superintendent of Princeton City School District, joins the show to discuss the challenges and solutions for keeping stud…