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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 highlights the overuse of devices with young children as a means of behavior modification, leading to a lack of executive functioning skills. The conversation also covers the dangers of sextortion, sharing real-world examples and strategies to prevent such incidents. Dr. Barber provides insights on balancing screen time, the impact of autoplay and algorithm-driven feeds, and signs of potential addiction. The episode concludes with practical tips for parents to engage in rich dialogue with their children about digital safety.

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