Ep. 207: Digital Safety 101: Back to School Edition with Guest Titania Jordan (Bark App)

In this special Back to School episode, Dr. Meg Meeker delves into the challenges parents face in navigating the digital world with the expertise of guest Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies. Together, they shed light on the crucial need for technological solutions to ensure children's safety online.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Explore the obstacles of raising children in the technologically-dominated era.

Recognize the significance of striking a balance between safety and privacy in monitoring children's online engagement.

Explore how Bark Technologies harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to identify online threats.

Understand the importance of initiating open dialogues and implementing boundaries for healthier tech use.

Key moments:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:02 Technology's Impact on Parenting

00:07:37 Utilizing AI for Safety

00:09:54 How Bark Works

00:16:44 Personalized Coaching Sessions

00:17:05 Balancing Safety and Privacy

00:17:55 The Role of Bark Ap, 

00:18:31 Importance of Awareness

00:19:47 Feedback from Parents

00:32:34 Empowering Parents to Navigate the Digital Landscape

00:32:47 Recognizing the Impact of Technology on Children's Lives

00:33:30 Fostering Open Communication with Kids 

00:33:56 Setting Boundaries for Healthy Technology Use

00:34:14 Parental Involvement in Online Safety

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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. She is also the co-author of the Amazon best-selling title, Parenting in a Tech World, and founder of the Parenting in a Tech World Facebook Group.

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