If your child stays up late gaming, skips meals, or seems more withdrawn, it might be time to pause and talk, before it becomes a deeper struggle. 🎮 When screen time affects real life, kids need guidance—not guilt. #TeenGaming #ScreenTimeStruggles #GamingAddictionAwareness

youtu.be/OI8_MEzhU44 A Minecraft meme turned viral—and now theaters are dealing with pranks, popcorn storms, and even police calls. 🐔🎬 In this Josh Talk, we unpack the Chicken Jockey trend and what parents need to know before it escalates offline. #SocialMediaSafety

If your teen gets restless when you take the phone away, if screen time is replacing sports, family time, or sleep—it’s time to take action. You can’t fight this with screen time limits alone, but you can build awareness, better habits, and stronger communication at home.

🚨 Is your teen scrolling past midnight? Struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or mood swings? You’re not imagining it, excessive social media use is directly linked to serious mental health concerns in kids and teens.

Parents, your teens know more than you think. They feel the stress, the comparison, the exhaustion that comes with too much screen time. Parents: Start the conversation. Set the tone. Help protect the version of themselves that thrives offline.

Are screens reshaping childhood? Parents are turning to The Anxious Generation to make sense of rising anxiety in kids. In this Josh Talk, we break it down—and share what you can do starting today. youtu.be/TRABjX7gv7U #AnxiousGeneration #DigitalParenting

Giving students unsupervised internet access without setting rules and boundaries is risky! That’s why we created our Family Media Agreement — a simple, powerful tool to help you set screen time rules, define expectations, and open up ongoing conversations about safety.

Google’s new Veo tool is making deepfakes nearly impossible to detect. This AI can copy faces—even your child’s. Watch this Josh Talk to understand how deepfakes could impact families and schools. youtu.be/eEpiO9rcfCw

🚨 Parents, students are intentionally destroying school-issued devices for likes. It’s called the Chromebook Challenge, and it's spreading fast on TikTok and YouTube Shorts. But the real damage isn’t just to school property. It’s to your child’s digital footprint.

Your teen’s “privacy” online shouldn’t come at the cost of their safety. Predators pretend to be friends, classmates, mentors—and they count on you staying quiet. You don’t need fancy tools. You need presence. You need a strong dialogue. youtu.be/MnBro45myqk

youtu.be/QcGoPIhPjo0 Overwhelmed by summer chaos? Let AI help you build a screen-smart schedule, plan fun outings, and keep your kids learning—all without stress.

Online exclusion can hurt more than we think. Ignored in a group chat. Unfollowed by a friend. Left out of a party they see online. Learn how parents can help students bounce back. Full Josh Talk: youtu.be/7ssYsJCaGvU

Teens are using AI chatbots for emotional support. Bots may sound like friends—but they can’t spot self-harm or serious struggles. The strongest defense is still open conversations at home. Watch the Josh Talk ⬇️ youtu.be/ZDZhijDf9Ow

☀️ Summer is the perfect time for a digital reset. While kids are sharing vacation photos and summer adventures, it’s also a chance to remind them: every post is a piece of their future online story.

youtu.be/YX_1MWK4Pdo AI can now identify a photo’s exact location without a single tag. A background wall, a storefront, or a few trees may be all it needs. This Josh Talk unpacks how images reveal more than we think—and how to protect your family from location-based risks.

AI deepfakes can make anyone say anything, even your teen. Help your child learn what is real and what is not. Watch here: youtu.be/lq5UoG_-tyM

oo much screen time = tired mornings, bad moods, and daily arguments. Summer is a chance to reset. Learn how to build a healthier family tech plan at smartsocial.com

Parents, is Google’s Gemini AI active on your child's account? Learn how to guide your child’s use of AI before they treat it like a friend. Watch here: youtu.be/0dYGkAEk5HQ

Teens are inhaling toxic chemicals from canned air for a quick high. It is called “dusting,” and it can kill. Parents, learn what it is and talk to your child about the dangers.

Summer screen time battles? You’re not alone.🌻 Offline adventures can be the prize while screens stay in balance. Watch for easy swaps your kids will love. #ParentingTips #ScreenTime #SummerParenting