"We have to make tough decisions to protect our kids" with Dr. James Soltis

Join host Josh Ochs on the SmartSocial.com Podcast as he talks with Dr. James Soltis of Roanoke County Public Schools in southwest Virginia about why student digital safety has to be a team effort between schools, families, and the community. Dr. Soltis breaks down the trends showing up everywhere right now, including hidden DMs, recurring TikTok challenges, group text drama, screen time and phone addiction, and students engaging with AI and strangers online, plus how all of it can impact mental health, sleep, and attention. You will also hear teen advice on red flags for dangerous strangers, practical guidance on online reputation, and how districts can set AI guardrails while still keeping “the hard decisions” focused on protecting kids.