"There are so many things you can do as a family together" with Kim Bekkedahl and Brian Graves

In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, Josh Ochs talks with Kim Bekkedahl, the superintendent, and Brian Graves, the assistant superintendent of the Kuna School District in Idaho. The discussion covers various strategies for keeping students safe on social media, including effective ways to foster parent engagement, manage screen time, and address its impact on student behavior and academic success. The guests share practical advice and insights that can be applied by other school districts and parents nationwide. The episode also features a student perspective on recognizing online red flags and the importance of creating balanced screen time agreements at home. 00:00 Introduction: Family Activities and Phone Policies 00:37 District Talk: Keeping Students Safe on Social Media 00:54 Meet the Guests: Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent 02:02 Increasing Parent Engagement in Schools 03:55 Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Students 06:13 Advice for Parents: Recognizing Online Red Flags 07:47 Smart Social: Engaging Parents and Students Online 10:20 Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Screen Time Fatigue 14:03 Balancing Screen Time at Home 18:51 Conclusion: Keeping Kids Safe and Successful Online Watch our 450+ resources: https://smartsocial.com/members Join our free newsletter: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Download the Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/app Learn the top 130+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-par... Learn the top Teen Slang, Emojis & Hashtags: https://smartsocial.com/teen-slang-em... Subscribe to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?... YouTube:    / safesmartsocial   Schools & Educators: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students and community https://smartsocial.com/partner