Be Socially Smart Podcast

When talking with parents, there is one question that we're asked far more than any other... "At what age should we give our kid a cell phone?"

When we let our kids have a smartphone, we are giving them so much more than just a phone, so this is definitely an important question to ask. And unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer for every family. But in this episode, we'll discuss this topic and provide some initial questions to work through before making this important family decision.

Each and every day, there are brand new apps being added to the App Store. That's why it's so important for us as parents to stay on top of new apps as they become available. From Pinterest to Tick Tock, in today's episode, we'll break down four more apps that parents will want to stay in the loop on.

Is there a positive side of social media usage for our kids? We decided it was finally time to sit down and actually answer this question. Sure, we as parents always need to remain cautious about what our kids are doing online, but it's definitely not all bad! There are a lot of potentially great outcomes for our kids as they engage and participate on social media. Today we'll discuss 13 different benefits that we've seen from our kids' social media usage. Listen in!

Account passwords are the gateway to everything your kids are doing and seeing online, which makes them a very hot topic. From establishing a social media agreement with your family to doing regular account check-ins, you’ll want to tune in for this episode as we share 5 ways to make sure you always have access to your kids’ social media accounts.

There are hundreds of thousands of apps available in the Apple and Google Play stores, with more being added every day. However many of these apps aren’t appropriate or beneficial for our kids. In this episode, Jason and Caleb break down four apps available now that all parents should be wary of.

Have thoughts on this show or additional social media tips that parents need to know? Head over to besociallysmart.com after the episode! We’d love to hear from you.

In the second half of this two-part series, we’ll look at the third and most important reason that our kids crave social media.  Today we’ll address the often empty promises and appeal of social media for our kids, and discuss practical ways that we can handle this obsession as socially smart parents.

Looking for tools and resources to help you talk about social media with your family? Grab our FREE Smart Parent’s Social Media Survival Kit at http://besociallysmart.com.

Why are our kids so addicted to cell phones and social media? If you’ve ever struggled to pull your child away from their phone or tablet, this episode is for you. Our kids crave entertainment and social interaction, and for better or worse, they often use their devices to fulfill these desires. In the first half of this two-part series, we’ll discuss the often overlooked reasons behind our kids' social media obsessions.

Looking for tools and resources to help you talk about social media with your family? Grab our FREE Smart Parent’s Social Media Survival Kit at http://besociallysmart.com.

Does your family currently use Apple devices? In this episode, Jason will discuss some new parental controls from the iOS12 update that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’d like to schedule downtime for your kids on their devices or manage what types of content they can download, tune in as we walk step by step through these great new tools.

Want to stay on top of the social media game and one step ahead of your kids? Find all of our helpful free resources for parents at http://besociallysmart.com.

Instagram is arguably the most popular social media app, and many families consider it to be a safe social option for their kids. However, at its core, Instagram is still an unfiltered search, with dangers often lurking within the hashtags. Join us for this episode as we discuss how to use Instagram wisely with your kids, including some helpful tips on privacy settings, direct messaging and more.

Today we’re letting you in on the #1 biggest secret to having success with your kids in their digital life. Being a present parent can change everything for your family, and in this episode, we’ll share some key tips on how to do it well. You won’t want to miss this one.

For additional free parenting resources after the show, head to http://besociallysmart.com.