"If I stay curious about AI, then I can help my student and my child stay safe" Dr. Jessica Medrano

Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter

Join our next weekly live parent events:  https://smartsocial.com/events

In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Jessica Medrano, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Secondary Schools from the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. They explore the importance of staying curious and engaged with AI and digital tools to keep students safe online. The discussion covers strategies for parent engagement, managing screen time, and addressing digital safety issues like cyberbullying and AI misuse. Real-life examples, expert tips, and actionable advice for parents and educators make this episode a must-listen. The podcast also features insights from teenagers on managing screen time and recognizing red flags in online interactions.

Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vip

District Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partner

Download the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownload

Learn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/

View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/

The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™