Thu Aug 14 2025

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 Episode Summary: In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs sits down with Dr. Brenda Lewis, Superintendent of Fridley Public Schools, to discuss the real-world challenges and strategies around student safety and digital distraction in today's technology-driven world. Dr. Lewis shares insights from her district, which serves a diverse and underprivileged student community, about managing threats, increasing parent engagement, and the significance of intuitive digital literacy. The episode explores the impact of social media on students, methods to foster a balanced screen time, and shares practical advice for parents to keep their children safe and successful online. Tune in for actionable tactics on navigating the digital landscape for the benefit of both school and home environments.