In this special Back to School episode, Dr. Meg Meeker delves into the challenges parents face in navigating the digital world with the expertise of guest Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies. Together, they shed light on the crucial need for technological solutions to ensure children's safety online. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Explore the obstacles of raising children in the technologically-dominated era. Recognize the significance of striking a balance between safety and privacy in monitoring children's online engagement. Explore how Bark Technologies harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to identify online threats. Understand the importance of initiating open dialogues and implementing boundaries for healthier tech use. Key moments: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:02 Technology's Impact on Parenting 00:07:37 Utilizing AI for Safety 00:09:54 How Bark Works 00:16:44 Personalized Coaching Sessions 00:17:05 Balancing Safety and Privacy 00:17:55 The Role of Bark Ap,  00:18:31 Importance of Awareness 00:19:47 Feedback from Parents 00:32:34 Empowering Parents to Navigate the Digital Landscape 00:32:47 Recognizing the Impact of Technology on Children's Lives 00:33:30 Fostering Open Communication with Kids  00:33:56 Setting Boundaries for Healthy Technology Use 00:34:14 Parental Involvement in Online Safety FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than 5 MILLION downloads! If you found today’s content helpful, please consider sharing it with another parent and subscribing to stay updated on future episodes. You can also visit DrMegMeeker.com for additional parenting resources and online courses. Get social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD TODAY’S GUEST Titania Jordan is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, an online safety company that helps keep kids safe online and in real life. She is also the co-author of the Amazon best-selling title, Parenting in a Tech World, and founder of the Parenting in a Tech World Facebook Group. SPONSORS: Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit!. Click here and use code 50drmeg for 50% off plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by K12-powered schools. With a track record of over twenty years, K12 stands as an accredited pioneer in online education, providing tuition-free learning guided by state-certified educators. Learn more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices