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#71 | How to Keep LGBTQ Kids Safe Online — 6 Digital Parenting Tips for Privacy, Boundaries, and Brave Conversations
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This podcast episode delves into the critical discourse surrounding the navigation of the digital landscape for LGBTQ children and their parents. We commence by emphasizing the necessity of maintaining open lines of communication, particularly regarding online engagements and the inherent challenges that accompany them. Our esteemed guest, Sarah May, founder and CEO of the Start Effect, provides invaluable insights into fostering a safe and healthy digital presence. We further explore the paramount importance of teaching children about the nuances of sharing personal information online and the significance of establishing boundaries regarding their digital interactions. Ultimately, our discussion underscores the imperative of equipping both parents and children with the tools necessary to navigate the digital world effectively while fostering a supportive and understanding relationship.
Sarah Maynard is here with Heather today to talk about the digital world and your kids. She lays out some of the “shoulds” and “should-nots” of what your children are sharing online and highlights the important fact, that once it is out there, it is never going away. Sarah shares how to have the foundational conversations early on with your children so that when it comes to the harder stuff the digital world has to offer you can approach those together. Join Heather and Sarah as they talk all things digital.
Do not miss these highlights:
01:30 – Topic for today: The digital world and your kids
03:30 – The number one thing for parents to know
09:25 – What your kids should/should not be sharing online
13:49 – Once it’s out there, it’s never going away
14:11 – The effect of the digital world on college applications
19:42 – Knowing each app's privacy settings
20:18 – Conversations with kids about what they really want from this app
21:39 – The internet and LGBTQ+
25:13 – Empowering our children to say no or unfollow
26:21 – Positives of taking a break from social media
34:00 – Modelling social media use for our kids
39:00 – Interpersonal relationships
45:55 – New question and answer segment
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