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

Published: Aug. 3, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

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.\nIn this episode, you\u2019ll learn how to:\n\nExplore the obstacles of raising children in the technologically-dominated era.\n\nRecognize the significance of striking a balance between safety and privacy in monitoring children's online engagement.\n\nExplore how Bark Technologies harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to identify online threats.\n\nUnderstand the importance of initiating open dialogues and implementing boundaries for healthier tech use.\n\n\nKey moments:\n00:00:00 Introduction\n00:04:02 Technology's Impact on Parenting\n00:07:37 Utilizing AI for Safety\n00:09:54 How Bark Works\n00:16:44 Personalized Coaching Sessions\n00:17:05 Balancing Safety and Privacy\n00:17:55 The Role of Bark Ap,\xa0\n00:18:31 Importance of Awareness\n00:19:47 Feedback from Parents\n00:32:34 Empowering Parents to Navigate the Digital Landscape\n00:32:47 Recognizing the Impact of Technology on Children's Lives\n00:33:30 Fostering Open Communication with Kids\xa0\n00:33:56 Setting Boundaries for Healthy Technology Use\n00:34:14 Parental Involvement in Online Safety\n\nFROM THE PRODUCER\nThanks for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than 5 MILLION downloads!\nIf you found today\u2019s content helpful, please consider sharing it with another parent and subscribing to stay updated on future episodes. You can also visit DrMegMeeker.com for additional parenting resources and online courses.\nGet social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD\n\nTODAY\u2019S GUEST\nTitania 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.\n\nSPONSORS:\nSkip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable \u2013 that\u2019s why it\u2019s America\u2019s #1 meal kit!. Click here and use code 50drmeg for 50% off plus free shipping!\n\nThis episode is sponsored by K12-powered schools. With a track record of over twenty years, K12 stands as an accredited pioneer in online education, providing tuition-free learning guided by state-certified educators. Learn more here.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices