Join Our Next Live Parent Q&A Events (Bring Your Kids!)
AI for Student Success: Being Productive & Learning Future Skills
(Online Workshop) Bring your kids and unlock the power of AI together! Discover cutting edge AI tools and skills that spark curiosity, boost learning (without cheating), and prepare your child for the future of AI.
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The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation, Health & Academics
(Online workshop) Learn how screen time affects motivation, health and academics while gaining practical strategies to set limits and reconnect as a family.
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When Screens Turn Mean: Combat Online Bullying & Support Positive Student Behavior
(Online Workshop) Cyberbullying can destroy a child’s confidence long before parents even realize it's happening. Join our live parent event to learn how to spot the signs, protect your child, and build a safer digital future together.
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Avoiding Strangers & Dangerous Situations: Help Your Child Stay Safe Online
(Online Workshop) Learn the dangers of students talking with strangers online, how to recognize the red flags, and a practical approach to help your child stay safe and happy online.
When Screens Turn Mean: Combat Online Bullying & Support Positive Student Behavior
(Online Workshop) Cyberbullying can destroy a child’s confidence long before parents even realize it's happening. Join our live parent event to learn how to spot the signs, protect your child, and build a safer digital future together.
AI for Student Success: Being Productive & Learning Future Skills
(Online Workshop) Bring your kids and unlock the power of AI together! Discover cutting edge AI tools and skills that spark curiosity, boost learning (without cheating), and prepare your child for the future of AI.
When Screens Turn Mean: Combat Online Bullying & Support Positive Student Behavior
(Online Workshop) Cyberbullying can destroy a child’s confidence long before parents even realize it's happening. Join our live parent event to learn how to spot the signs, protect your child, and build a safer digital future together.
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Is your child on these apps? Here's what every parent needs to know:
We know you can't keep up with your child 24/7. That's why our parent-to-parent app guides break down every major platform in under 3 minutes — the real risks, the hidden features, and exactly what to say to your kid tonight. No tech degree required.
Can't make it live? Watch any past workshop in your own time, from any device
Bring your kids and watch together, anytime, day or night or on the weekend. Every replay on our site is packed with practical strategies and teen-tested conversation starters that make talking about online safety feel natural, not awkward. Pause it, rewind it, and get back to it whenever life slows down, it's always there, on your schedule.
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The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation, Health & Academics
Learn how excessive screen time may lower teen motivation and what parents can do to help with expert tips, risks, and strategies.
Shine Online: Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time
Help your teen build a positive digital footprint, strengthen future opportunities, and create a social media presence that reflects their goals.
How to Optimize Parental Controls: Balancing Safety & Privacy for Families
Learn to optimize parental controls to protect kids online while respecting their privacy and tips for balancing safety and trust in your family’s digital life.
Pros and Cons of Video Games
Discover the pros and cons of video games, how gaming can support learning and connection, and tips to manage screen time, safety, and balance.
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Avoiding Strangers & Dangerous Situations Online
Learn the risks of teens talking to strangers online, how predators may manipulate or exploit them, and steps parents can take to keep kids safer.
Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching
TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts keep teens hooked. Learn the risks of excessive video app use and strategies parents can use to set healthy limits.
Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Teens
Discover social media's emotional and behavioral impact on teens, hidden risks they face, and practical tips for parents to promote healthy online habits
Snapchat & Instagram Teen Risks: Hidden Dangers of Disappearing Messages
Learn about the hidden dangers of disappearing messages, the popular apps with this feature, and dialogue starters
Smart Social Live Workshop Topics & Replay List
Topics and may change based on school/parent needs and emerging trends
AI Safety
AI for Student Success: Being Productive and Learning Future Skills- The latest AI tools and prompts to spark your child's learning
- The AI benefits for future success and strategies to enhance your child's education
- How to keep your child safe and protect their privacy
Video App Addiction
Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching- Explore the psychological strategies behind how video apps keep teens watching and engaged, including algorithms, notifications, and content recommendations
- Understand the negative impact of excessive video app use
- Learn practical tips and tools to help manage and monitor your teen's video app usage, ensuring a healthy balance between screen time and real-world activities
Online Bullying
Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors on Campus and at Home- Understand the impact of bullying on emotional and physical wellbeing
- Learn how to recognize the signs of bullying
- Gain strategies to address and resolve conflicts and how to promote positive online behavior
Dissapearing Messages
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Snapchat & Instagram Teen Risks: Hidden Dangers of Disappearing Messages & Secret Accounts- Understand the hidden dangers of Snapchat and Instagram
- Discover the risks of secret accounts and disappearing messages
- Gain practical strategies to protect, guide, and connect with your child
Parental Controls
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Is Screen Time Pulling Your Child Away? Balancing Parental Controls & Student Privacy- The key concerns for managing your family’s screen time
- Strategies to positively manage screen tim and utilize parental controls
- Gain ideas to empower your family with open communication
Online Branding
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Online Reputation 101: Building Confident Teens Who Shine Online™- The positive and negative impact of your child's online presence
- The key content, platforms, and insights that make the most positive impact online
- The 3-step plan to help your child Shine Online™ for future colleges and employers
Predator Safety
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Avoiding Strangers and Dangerous Situations- The risks of students talking with strangers and other online dangers
- How to recognize the red flags of online predators and dangerous situations
- A practical approach to help kids stay safe and happy online
Screen Time
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The Impact of Negative Screen Time on Motivation, Health & Academics- How screen time impacts a teen's motivation, health and academics
- The hidden dangers for teens of unmonitored screen time
- Practical strategies for families to set limits, balance screen time and create healthy connections
Video Games
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Raising Kids in a Video Game World!- Why kids love video games and the surprising skills they can build, like strategy, teamwork, and resilience
- The hidden risks families should understand, including online predators, toxic communities, excessive spending, and gaming addiction
- Practical strategies to set healthy boundaries and create a safer gaming environment at home
Student Online Behavior
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How Social Media is Influencing Student Behavior- Understand how Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are influencing your child's behavior
- Learn 6 ways social media can negatively impact your teen
- Gain practical strategies to help your child use social media safely and responsibly
Teen Motivation
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7 Quick Tips for Healthier Screen Time: Reducing Arguments & Building Positive Digital Habits- Key concerns for managing your family's screen time
- Step by step, how to get on the same page with your kids
- How to use our cheat sheet to create an open dialogue with your family
Back To School
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Roblox & Minecraft Safety Night: Understand the REAL Dangers & Guide Your Child with Confidence- How Roblox and Minecraft work and the risks kids may face on these games
- The essential settings to help keep your kids safe while having fun
- Practical tips you can use right away and the confidence to guide your child’s gaming in a healthy direction
Watch An On-Demand Replay Of Our Past Events
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation, Health & Academics
(Online workshop) Learn how screen time affects motivation, health and academics while gaining practical strategies to set limits and reconnect as a family.
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Roblox & Minecraft Safety Night: Understand the REAL Dangers & Guide Your Child with Confidence
(Online workshop) This session gives you a clear look at how Roblox and Minecraft work, the risks kids may face, and the settings that help keep them safe.
Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching
(Online workshop) Bring your kids to understand the subtle ways video apps keep teens captivated and learn strategies to help them balance screen time.
7 Quick Tips for Healthier Screen Time: Reducing Arguments & Building Positive Digital Habits
(Online Workshop) Learn the importance of managing your family's screen time and a free cheat-sheet to create an open dialogue and protect your family.
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Online Reputation 101: Building Confident Kids Who SHINE ONLINE™
(Online Workshop) Learn how students can use their social media accounts to help them Shine Online™ and better their future. (Kids welcome!)
AI for Student Success: Being Productive & Learning Future Skills
(Online Workshop) Bring your kids and unlock the power of AI together! Discover cutting edge AI tools and skills that spark curiosity, boost learning (without cheating), and prepare your child for the future of AI.
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*Only for families in partner school districts or individual paid VIP members: simply attend the live event, join in the activities, and your family will be eligible to earn points and prizes to keep your family safe (while supplies last).
What Parents & Educators Say About SmartSocial
The SmartSocial programs teach adults the essentials of social media and how to work with students to stay safe online
Good info for any parent or educator who wants to keep kids safe and happy online. Keep up the good work!
Kristen J.
Parent of Teen
Thanks for the program. Tons of great info that can help me protect my kids.
Cindy T.
Parent of 5th & 9th Graders
Josh's presentation about social media was fantastic. It was such a thoughtful process. My students learned what they should and shouldn't be posting online.
Director of College Advising
This webinar is a very helpful eye-opener on the apps that are popular with my students.
Irene C.
Educator Webinar Attendee
You hear all of these things about what kids are doing online and it was great to understand the things that are hidden behind the scenes on these popular apps. We are definitely better off now. Thank you for the presentation.
Dad
Parent Webinar Attendee
I really love the emphasis on having a dialogue. This presentation gives parents the tools to be able to communicate with their children effectively about what matters most.
Catholic Sister
Educator Webinar Attendee
I'm a counselor and Josh's presentation was fabulous and very very informative.
Counselor
Educator Webinar Attendee
This is great info, thanks for giving me some ideas on how to start a dialogue with my teen!
Sharon M.
Parent Webinar Attendee
I watched this presentation because I don't know anything about social media. Now I can teach my kids.
Mom
Parent Webinar Attendee
Empower Your Families, Schools, and District with Engaging Live Events on Digital Citizenship and Safety
The majority of US parents are concerned about the time their students spend online
Why talking to students about popular apps can help protect them online
How YouTube turned into the most used social media platform among students
How YouTube turned into the most used social media platform among students
Why apps like Snapchat are designed to get your students addicted
Why students prefer texting or messaging on apps over in-person communication
How students strive for more attention on TikTok
Learn the tools for parents and educators to help protect students on these apps
Empower Your School District with Engaging Live Events on Digital Safety & Citizenship
At SmartSocial, our live events are designed to provide school district partners with engaging and informative sessions on social media safety and digital citizenship.
These 1-hour deep dive events feature 3-4 guest experts, 3-4 student interviews, and a live Q&A session with Josh, ensuring that no parent leaves without having their questions answered. Our events have a personalized feel, especially when hosted live in-person on a school district campus for parents to attend
For our school district partners, we offer the flexibility to host live in-person screenings on campus, share the Zoom link for remote participation, or provide access to replays for parents who can't attend live. This enables districts to effectively reach and engage with their community, while empowering parents and students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
If you're not yet a partner of our education company, we invite you to explore our offerings and see how our live events can benefit your school district. By partnering with SmartSocial, you can provide your community with valuable resources and support, creating a positive and safe online environment for students and parents alike.