Growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, sleepovers were about popcorn, movie marathons, and maybe calling your crush. Today, phones have transformed them into late night bouts of Snapchat drama, inappropriate video watching, and more.

Dive into the mysterious world of Roblox to learn why kids love it so much, what actually goes on when kids play it, and why it’s surprisingly a dangerous place to let kids spend time.

Resources from this episode:

• Top 5 Hidden Dangers of Roblox: https://www.bark.us/blog/hidden-dangers-roblox/
• How to Make Roblox Safer for Your Kid: https://www.bark.us/blog/safer-roblox/
• Bark's Roblox Parental Controls Tech Guide: https://www.bark.us/tech-guide/gaming-roblox/
• Roblox Parental Controls Guide: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/30428310121620-Parental-Controls-Overview

Mike Arterburn, better known as Killer Bee Tactical, goes viral on social media for his takes on both online and real-life safety. Today, he and Titania sit down to discuss his life and what parents really need to know about digital safety — along with a few surprises.

Follow Mike on social media:

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@purepower34

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killer_bee_tactical/

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzC1T0mynakZv9We7klVBuw

Learn more about NCMEC: https://www.missingkids.org/home

Remember when your mom asked, “If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?” Today, that’s called FOMO — or “fear of missing out” and with the internet and social media, it’s 10 times more intense. This episode, we teach you how to spot it, talk to your kid about it, and more.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Brandon Hilkert, Bark’s Chief Technology Officer — and a dad of two. As one of Bark’s co-founders, Brandon shares the story behind the company, how his own parenting experiences shape the products, and what it’s really like behind the scenes of building safer tech for families.

Looking for advice on raising kids in the digital age? Titania’s new book, Parental Control, is out now – and it’s full of research and tips for making sense of modern day parenting.

Buy your copy: https://www.titaniajordan.com/book

Connect with Titania: https://www.titaniajordan.com/

We’ve got actionable advice if your child has seen something inappropriate online to help them process what they’ve seen, protect them going forward, and turn this experience into an opportunity for growth.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://fightthenewdrug.org/
• https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/
• https://www.childhood2movie.com/
• https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Porn-Proofing-Todays/dp/0997318732/
• https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Jr-Protect/dp/0997318724/