Episodes

Season One, Episode One

Welcome and Introductions – Our First Podcast!

Join Nichole and Chris as they overshare about who they are, their purpose in starting this podcast, and a sneak peek into what’s coming in season one!

Season One, Episode Two

Old School Engagement

Dr. Chambers joins the show and shares how his staff is combating the negative social media challenges with their student population. His proactive approach, mixed with old-school engagement, has significantly improved their digital culture.

Season One, Episode Three

Being In The Grass

Plug in, lay back on your comfy couch, and prepare for your therapy session! Tracie Parnell, M.Ed., a National Certified and Professional Counselor, joins the show to discuss the benefits of parents being a part of the world their children are a part of. Tracie delivers powerful and insightful responses about connecting with the content kids consume and why social media can be a mental health burden for our children. You’ll leave this episode feeling centered and with a smile.

Season One, Episode Four

Do Hard Things & Build Trust

Aaron joins us to discuss the parent’s perspective on managing social media and digital devices with children. He shares how social media resources and monitoring tools cannot replace us as parents. It sometimes takes tough conversations to ensure our children are safe and avoid overexposure to the chaotic digital world.

Season One, Episode Five

Slip of the Thumb – Rarely Anonymous

Join us on a journey of incredibly common mishaps and digital tragedies that too often disrupt our children’s lives. In this bonus episode, follow the story of Elle as she delicately navigates a difficult situation. Listener discretion is advised.

Season One, Episode Six

Instant Access & Online Enticement

FBI Special Agent Daniel Root joins the show to discuss proactive ways to connect with our children to help protect against dangerous online predators. It is a scary and problematic realm of chaos in which the whole world can have access to manipulate children. You do not want to miss this discussion!

Season One, Episode Seven

You don’t know what you don’t know #YDKWYDK

Join hosts Nichole and Chris as they cover critical internet and social media safety topics. Sometimes, simple things, like posting photos online, can be some of the most unknowingly dangerous actions. Tune in and bring your digital notepad because this one is a doozy!

Season One, Episode Eight

Zero Tolerance Policy

Casey joins the show to discuss how teachers are contributing to better digital and social media practices with students. With a new program in place, students are experiencing a cultural shift in the zero-tolerance policy.

Season One, Episode Nine

Real World View

Lexi Joins us to discuss her unique position as a millenial school counselor and how her experiences of using social media growing up helped her relate with today’s students.

Season One, Episode 10

Slip of the Thumb – Living in Viral Infamy

Join us on a journey of incredibly common mishaps and digital tragedies that too often disrupt our children’s lives. In this bonus episode, follow the story of Jay as he learns the hard way how an innocent prank can have a lasting impact. Listener discretion is advised.

Season One, Episode 11

Positive Promotion

Coach Cunningham methodically takes us on a practice run to discuss student-athlete social media habits and challenges. Between mental mindset Mondays and positive promotion, you will be sure to cross the finish line with a huge smile!

Season One, Episode 12

A Loving Environment for Scholars

Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley takes us on an insightful journey as she touches on a wide variety of topics impacting students (scholars) regarding social media and digital devices. Her team and staff are collaborating on promoting new programs and showing students the love and attention they deserve through teachable moments.

Season One, Episode 13

Media Literacy: Please Help Us Save The Pacific Northwest Octopus

Hosts Nichole and Chris discuss a topic that does not get the respect it deserves: media literacy. For many, media literacy is often taken for granted, especially when we allow our children to access devices, social media, and everything the digital world throws at them. It can be challenging to take in an overload of information and interpret what is safe versus harmful.

Season One, Episode 14

Season One Finale: Listener Mailbag

Season one has been such an eye-opening journey. We want to bring our listeners in on the discussion with mailbag questions! Nichole and Chris weave in clips from our guests throughout season one to drive home the most important bits of wisdom for parents to incorporate into their daily routines.

Season One, Summer Bonus

The Super Special Superintendent Summer Bonus Episode

It’s a summer bonus special episode! Superintendent, Dr. Wade Steinhoff, shares how connectivity has been the key to success for his district. He may also throw in a few old-school references and take you down nostalgia lane!

Season One, Start The Year Off Right Bonus

Back To School Bonus

Summer is ending and we are all getting back into the swing of the new school year. School counselor, Jenn Lescher, joins us to disucss digital challenges schools face at an elementary level. Jenn also shares words of wisdom for parents with teenagers.

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