DiscoverSmart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online"Have a constant dialogue with your child and develop a relationship that's not authoritarian" with Frankie Alvarado
"Have a constant dialogue with your child and develop a relationship that's not authoritarian" with Frankie Alvarado

"Have a constant dialogue with your child and develop a relationship that's not authoritarian" with Frankie Alvarado

Update: 2025-09-02
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs speaks with Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent of Douglas County School District in Nevada, about effective strategies to ensure kids' digital safety and screen time management. They discuss parental controls, safety tips, and the importance of a rich dialogue between parents and children. The episode features insights from teens on recognizing online dangers and advice for parents on maintaining a balanced digital life for their kids. The conversation also covers the impact of social media algorithms on students' mental health and focus, and the importance of proactive communication between schools and families.

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"Have a constant dialogue with your child and develop a relationship that's not authoritarian" with Frankie Alvarado

"Have a constant dialogue with your child and develop a relationship that's not authoritarian" with Frankie Alvarado

Frankie Alvarado, Josh Ochs