Ep. 283: Snapchat. Roblox. TikTok. They’re fun—until they’re not.

July has been all about parenting in the digital age, and today we take a hard look at the dark side of school devices, emojis, and disappearing apps—with Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies and a nationally recognized expert in online safety.

In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker dives into the hidden vulnerabilities that come with your child’s screen time—from unfiltered school-issued devices to the coded emoji language kids use to hide online behavior.

This conversation goes beyond app limits—it's about understanding how tech is shaping your child’s emotional, social, and mental world, and how to stay one step ahead as a parent.

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Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction: Digital parenting in today’s tech-driven world

00:12 – The dangers of Snapchat and social media

00:43 – Meet Titania Jordan: Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies

01:42 – Tech overload after the holidays: How to reset your home

02:36 – How to set and stick to healthy screen time limits

05:05 – The darker side of social platforms: Predators, mental health, and more

09:39 – Titania’s personal experiences raising a digital native

11:44 – Why school-issued devices aren’t always safe

16:54 – The hidden meanings behind emojis and text codes

18:40 – How Bark Technologies helps families monitor and protect kids online

About Titania Jordan

Titania Jordan is the Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies and co-author of Parental Control: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe Online. As a nationally recognized tech safety expert, she’s been featured on CNN, TODAY, and Good Morning America, and works tirelessly to make digital spaces safer for kids and families.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Bark Technologies: https://www.bark.us
• Read Parental Control by Titania Jordan: Parental Control | Titania Jordan
• Parenting coaching and resources from Dr. Meg Meeker: https://meekerparenting.com

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