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. 📣Join the Parenting Great Kids Community Want real support from parents who get it? Inside our private community, you’ll find expert advice, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you grow as a parent. Try it free—because great parenting shouldn’t happen alone. 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.usRead Parental Control by Titania Jordan: Parental Control | Titania JordanParenting coaching and resources from Dr. Meg Meeker: https://meekerparenting.com Sponsored by: Hungryroot – 40% off plus a free item in every box at hungryroot.com/drmeg with code DRMEG Rula – Licensed therapy for as little as $15 per session with insurance. Visit rula.com/drmeg to get started K12-powered schools – Tuition-free, accredited online public education for K–12 at K12.com/DRMEG Fam Gabs – Spark real conversations with your kids using this therapist-designed card deck. Search Fam Gabs on Amazon and use code DRMEGPOD for 10% off Thrive Causemetics – Clean, vegan beauty that gives back. Get 10% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/DRMEG See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.