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Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: Border Patrol agent sends child porn over Kik Messenger TECH: India Works To ReUnite Missing Kids With App APPS: Kik is a predator’s dream – and a big problem (Chapter 8 – SDP) TIPS: Kick Kik to the curb…now. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Your Podcast Resources: My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help.   The post SPD 013: Kik Messenger Used By Border Patrol Officer To Distribute Child Porn appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: Teachers in trouble. Parents–stay vigilant. TECH: Don’t get KRACKED – Get WPA3 APPS: 5,855 Apps  and Some That Shouldn’t Be For Kids TIPS: Teach your children well. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Gym teacher charged with sexting with 14-year-old girl Teacher arrested in child sex case had contacted fifth-grader months before, incident unreported My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help.   The post SPD 012: Teens, Teachers and Sexting appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: The Toll of Twitter Trolls – Social Media’s Link to Depression TECH: Google’s Family Link Bypassed by 9 Year-Old APPS: An App for Autism? Worth a look. TIPS: Stick with one thing. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Toll Of Twitter Trolls: Study Delves Into Social Media’s Link To Depression A Guide To Parental Controls For Kids’ Tech Use Autism app shows promise for screening children at home My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help.   The post SDP 011: The Toll of Trolls and FOMO and Links to Depression appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: Apple fights for kids – declares war on Facebook and Google. TECH: Screen Time comes to Apple iOS 12 APPS: Is there Discord in your child’s life? TIPS: It’s inventory time. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Apple steps up their game. Screen time comes to Apple. My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help.   The post SDP 010: Apple Goes To War with Facebook and Google appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: Anxiety is the leading health issue among teens, and rising. TECH: Guest networks for guests – just like a coffee shop APPS: Mappen shouldn’t happen on your kids phones TIPS: Read the reviews – you do it for movies – why not apps? What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Guest networks for guests – just like a coffee shop Mappen shouldn’t happen on your kids phones My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher The post SPD 009: Anxiety Outpaces Depression for Teens as Leading Health Issue appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: It’s all about the phone. The story of an international child sexual abuse investigation. Forbes and North Carolina. TECH: Get Google Authenticator and teach your children well. Android and iOS. APPS: Kick out the app Kik Messenger. TIPS: Boundaries are good. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: You No Longer Need To Be On Social Media To Be A Victim Of Cyberbullying Warnings as ‘baiting out’ craze lures kids sending nude pics to school pals My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SPD 008: It’s All About The Phone appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: Trips to the ER? It’s more than doubled for children – but not what you expect. TECH: Echo Dot for Kids – Read The Fine Print APPS: Yubo is a no go. TIPS: Let’s talk. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: You No Longer Need To Be On Social Media To Be A Victim Of Cyberbullying Warnings as ‘baiting out’ craze lures kids sending nude pics to school pals My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SPD 007: Twice The Number of Trips to The ER for Suicide appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: You Don’t Have To Be ‘On’ Social Media To Be A Victim ‘Of’ Social Media.  And Don’t Take The Bait. TECH: Twitter and two-factor authentication. APPS: Beauty Clinic Plastic Surgery – are you kidding me? Nope…here’s the story. TIPS: The power of “We” “I need your help.” Always use the word we – “We need to work together to do..” Always answer a question with a question. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: You No Longer Need To Be On Social Media To Be A Victim Of Cyberbullying Warnings as ‘baiting out’ craze lures kids sending nude pics to school pals My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SDP 006: You Don’t Have To Be ‘On’ Social Media To Be A Victim ‘Of’ Social Media. appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: An 11-year old snapped on Snapchat – they missed the point TECH: Qustodio review – in the community (May have to join the community see – well worth it.) APPS: Snapchat ain’t as snapp as it used to be TIPS: What’s the difference between love and snapchat? What is a sheepdog parent? (OK – last time I hit you over the head with this. Next time it’ll be just a link to a page.) A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Worried about your child’s smartphone use getting out of hand? [CHANGE FOR EACH SHOW] My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SDP 005: Focused On The Wrong Thing appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: What do some parents fear most? TECH: OpenDNS – some geeks got it figured out APPS: After School – I think violates truth in advertising TIPS: Time for a check up What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Worried about your child’s smartphone use getting out of hand? [CHANGE FOR EACH SHOW] My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SDP 004: The One Thing Parents Really Fear appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: NEWS: Here’s why I created #BeTheExample hashtag TECH: The wonderful world of Disney – with caveats APPS: Omegle isn’t an app – it’s worse (Sorry – not linking to this one…) TIPS: Be calm…be cool. Here’s why. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Worried about your child’s smartphone use getting out of hand? [CHANGE FOR EACH SHOW] My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SPD 003: What’s An Omegle? appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: There is no safety in denial, and no shame in seeking help. Want to find out if there’s an app on your kids iPhone that shouldn’t be there? Here’s one way to find a particular kind of app. It’s so gangsta when you got a Finsta – what is it? What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Finding a Vault App Click on Privacy Click on Photos Find out if one of these things is not like the other…like a Calculator app…really? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Worried about your child’s smartphone use getting out of hand? [CHANGE FOR EACH SHOW] My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SDP 002: It’s So Gangsta When You Got a Finsta appeared first on Morgan Wright.

Here’s what I’m talking about today: 1 hour a day. No – not exercise. Screen time. So says a recent study. Do you know where you parental controls are on iPhone? Android? Do you use them? Well, you better be or don’t complain if your kids is using a bad app. Never ask a child if they promise to use an app correctly…here’s why. What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, gaming, depression, suicide or addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? Webinar Replays Kids, Tweens, Teens and Tech: A Digital Survival Guide for Parents The Psychology Of Social Media And Technology: What Parents Need To Know Your Podcast Resources: Links to today’s story: Worried about your child’s smartphone use getting out of hand? My Resource Page Join the Community: The Sheepdog Parent Kids, Teens, Tech and Suicide: Get The Report The Guide to Parental Controls on iOS Speaking in Code: Hashtags on Instagram Also, get my latest courses here: http://www.FreePasswordCourse.com http://www.SecureMyAccounts.com http://www.WarriorAcademy.us Here’s how you can help Sheepdog Parent: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help. Subscribe on iTunes  The post SDP 001: Are You Musical.ly Inclined? appeared first on Morgan Wright.

What is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog lives to protect the flock and confront the wolf. As a sheepdog parent, you must also confront the wolf. This wolf may come in the form of cyberbullying, sexting, social media, suicide and addictive technology. So what is a sheepdog parent? A sheepdog parent: Realizes everyday there is no safety in denial. Lives to protect the sheep and confront the wolf. Never negotiates the safety of the flock. Ever. Makes the conscious, moral decision to be the example. Dedicates themselves each day to equipping and preparing for confrontation with the wolf. Being a sheepdog parent is a choice. So is being a sheep. Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinion of sheep. It doesn’t matter what you think or believe. It matters what you do about what you think or believe. What is your choice—sheep or sheepdog? The post Introducing The Sheepdog Parent appeared first on Morgan Wright.