Скачать или смотреть Episode 92: Parenting in the Digital Age: Reducing Risk When Every App Has a Trap

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark tackles one of the biggest challenges facing families today: keeping kids safe in a digital world where every app comes with hidden risks. Drawing from research by the U.S. Surgeon General, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the DEA, and the Child Mind Institute, Phil explains how social media affects youth mental health, exposes teens to substance-related content, and increases vulnerability to anxiety, cyberbullying, and dangerous online marketing.

He offers practical, accessible strategies for parents, from watching for signs of digital stress and having calm, consistent “micro conversations,” to adjusting privacy settings, encouraging offline activities, and explaining risks with facts rather than fear. Phil reminds listeners that perfect monitoring isn’t the goal; connection, curiosity, and open communication are what truly keep kids safe.

The episode closes with encouragement for parents to seek support when needed and to remember that no matter how complicated the online world becomes, they remain their child’s most powerful protective force.

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