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On today’s show I interview online child safety expert and founder of Not My Kid, Jen Hoey.
Jen has personal experience of how vulnerable our children can be online so just a word of warning that this episode might not be appropriate for any little ears that may be listening. You might want to put your ear buds in as we discuss online predators and themes around sex education and adult content online. This episode is full of great advice and practical ways you can keep your child safe online if, like me, this is something you just haven’t had time to think fully about. |
Jen shares her recommendations around screen use and internet access with us based on her extensive knowledge and experience. I deeply trust how each of us chooses to parent our children - there are a 1000 ways to raise a child - so I invite you to take what information works for you and leave anything that doesn’t.
This isn’t about making anyone feel guilty or lesser than for any of their parenting choices, especially around screen time. I know that each of us does our very best with the information we have at the time. I hope this episode gives you the information you need so you can make informed decisions in a way that works best for you and your family.
In this episode we talk about:
If you would like a copy of my free guide Solving Parenting Challenges Through Play so you don’t have to overpower your child and enter into standoffs and power struggles, then all you need to do is leave a review or share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. Let me know and I will send you a copy of the guide.
Also, if you would like to learn more about putting these principles into action then come along to my next Why Your Kids Won’t Listen Masterclass taking place on 19th July.
This isn’t about making anyone feel guilty or lesser than for any of their parenting choices, especially around screen time. I know that each of us does our very best with the information we have at the time. I hope this episode gives you the information you need so you can make informed decisions in a way that works best for you and your family.
In this episode we talk about:
- Jen’s personal experience of supporting her daughter who was exposed to an online predator
- Why it is so hard for children to share difficult experiences with us and what we can do help them trust us enough to come to us when things go wrong
- Online risks parents need to be aware of including online predators on online games, inappropriate content including porn, horror, cyber-bullying.
- How online gaming and social media affects children through the teenage years and what we can do now to plan for that.
- Jen’s 3 essential tips for keeping your children safe online
- The limitations of parental controls and what you can do to fill in the gaps
- The importance of explaining to your child why you have parental controls and rules in place.
- What parents need to know about the dangers of TikTok and Snapchat - Jen’s most hated apps!
- Why talking to our children about sex and porn is essential, even for children under 10.
Read about Jen’s story on her website https://www.notmykid.com.au/
Follow Jen on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Join Jen’s Not My Kid Facebook Group
If you would like a copy of my free guide Solving Parenting Challenges Through Play so you don’t have to overpower your child and enter into standoffs and power struggles, then all you need to do is leave a review or share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. Let me know and I will send you a copy of the guide.
Also, if you would like to learn more about putting these principles into action then come along to my next Why Your Kids Won’t Listen Masterclass taking place on 19th July.