In this short but powerful episode, Anna explores a feeling many parents and carers know too well: digital parenting anxiety. With the rise of social media, gaming, and constant online exposure, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or guilty about getting it “right.” Anna shares a calm, grounded perspective on how to move from fear to confidence, helping you build a stronger connection with your child while keeping the online world in balance.
Learn how to:
It’s not about controlling everything - it’s about creating an open door where your child feels safe to talk, no matter what happens online.
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Roblox has become one of the biggest digital playgrounds in children’s lives - but what exactly is it, and how safe is it? In this episode, Anna breaks down what Roblox really is (hint: it’s not just one game), explores why it’s so popular with kids and teens, and looks at both the creative opportunities and online risks parents should be aware of.
You’ll learn what terms like “obby games,” “avatars,” and “private servers” mean, how Robux works, and how to help your child stay safe, balanced, and in control while playing.
A must-listen for any parent wanting to understand the world their child loves - and how to keep it positive, healthy, and screen-safe.
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Chatbots, Companion AI & Kids: What You Need to Know Now
This week I’m diving into a fast-moving issue that’s flown under the radar for many parents: the rise of AI companions, chatbots, and “My AI” tools inside apps like Snapchat, Character AI, and more.
What starts as fun and friendly can quickly spiral into emotionally manipulative, inappropriate, or even dangerous conversations - especially when kids treat these bots like real friends.
I’ll walk you through:
🧠 Why these bots are so appealing to children and teens
🚨 What the real risks are (even if your child says “it’s just a bit of fun”)
📱 How to check out these apps safely and understand what your child might encounter
💬 What kinds of conversations to have at home to build awareness and resilience
This is a must-listen for parents, carers, and educators. Please share this episode widely - the more we know, the more we can protect.
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In this episode, Anna explores the emotional and digital leap that happens when children move from primary to secondary school.
It’s a huge milestone - not just socially and academically, but digitally too.
Suddenly there are phones, group chats, friendship shifts, and pressure to grow up fast. Your child might still enjoy a bedtime cuddle, but feel pushed to act like a teenager in school corridors.
🎒 Anna shares:
Whether your child is starting Year 7 or you're preparing for next year, this episode will help you feel more informed, less overwhelmed, and ready to support your child through this massive shift.
🎧 Listen in and feel less alone - because you’re not the only one navigating this.
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In this episode I am joined by PC Paul Evans, of North Yorkshire. He shares his experience of seeing the rise of crime online and ways in which predators target children and teens online. This is happening everywhere, including the 'nice school' and communities out in rural areas. If you have a child who has access to WIFI then this is a must listen.
September, back to school - it's a BUSY time for parents. How much admin?!?
I hope your child(ren) has settled into their new year ok so far without too many bumps in the road.
It's no wonder online safety can take a back seat in many households due to everything else going on. BUT it's actually a time where the risks can creep up due to a number of factors.
In this episode, I'm going to talk about why this is a particularly common time for more risky behaviours happening and introduce you to my 'Back To School Online Safety Starter Kit' that will help all parents understand what those risks are, where to priorities your focus and most importantly what action to take.
Launching in the last week of September this will be a great resource, especially if your child is in Years 5 - 8, or recently go their first phone.
Grab the link above to benefit from this early bird off of just £27! Price will increase to £47 in October.
Hope to see you there
Anna
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Thank you for listening. I'd really appreciate it if you could share with anyone else who could find this podcast helpful!
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Anna
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AI, a huge topic in its own right and one that I will be talking about on a regular basis as we keep watching and learning what is happening in this world of AI.
But, recently I was made aware of something already happening in the world of AI which prompted me to record this short episode to hopefully reach as many parents as possible.
AI Dating Apps.... on your child's phone, I-pad and devices. I have had a quick look into this and wanted to share my findings, and also to say I will be looking into this further and will come back with more information once I've properly researched it, but this is too important to wait so take a listen - it's only 12 minutes and you don't want to miss this!
Thank you for listening. I'd really appreciate it if you could share with anyone else who could find this podcast helpful!
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Anna
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Year 6! There are so many mixed emotions for both you and your child at this milestone time. End of year assemblies, proms, trips and memories all being made and happening. There's anxious moments, fear of the unknown, reluctance to leave the stability and routines we have had for the last 6/7 years and so much more!
It can feel like a lot is changing and for you, as a parent, once your child starts Secondary school, it can seem like they grow up 3 years in one week! One of the things that does tend to change is how children spend their time online once they start high school. New school systems to learn, homework to be done, researched and submitted online AND a sudden influx of lots of new people to meet and connect with. Peer pressure can mount around what apps or games they are using. They may become more influenced by what others are doing online and feel they need to keep up or are being left out. And whilst this is all totally normal, it also increases some of the risks online.
So, if you have a child about to take that step, or maybe they are moving to a new school in a different year, I hope this episode will help. I talk through some of the key things to watch out for as a parent, the important conversations you need to be having with your child over the summer and steps you can take before September to help your child navigate this next, exciting stage as safely and happily as possible.
Wishing you all a wonderful end of term and time at Primary and here's to a happy and healthy summer :)
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Anna
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This weeks episode is all about Snapchats new(ish) MY AI bot that landed earlier this year.
If you don't use Snapchat but your child does, you may have no idea about this new function that has landed. It's not optional, if you use Snapchat it is now a permanent feature -(unless you want to pay to block it!)
So what's the deal? and what do you need to be aware of as a parent? This episode will help you understand what it is, how it works and what the risks could be to your child if they are using it.
Thank you for listening. I'd really appreciate it if you could share with anyone else who could find this podcast helpful!
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Anna
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Episode #3 - This is a short but really important episode. Today I'm talking about a site which I feel is the most dangerous (and unknown by parents) that we know children are accessing. One where they can be on a video call with strangers, exposed to sexual content and live sexual acts, grooming and a whole host of other dangerous and inappropriate content and people no parent would want their child talking to!
All just by clicking a button to say they are 18....................
Please listen ,take note and then share with as many parents to spread awareness about this dangerous site so we can keep more children safe.
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Anna
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Ep #2. Tweenagers! Have you got one, or will you have one? Today I'm focusing on that crucial, but often overlooked stage between child and teen, more commonly being referred to as 'tweenage' now.
It's a wide age, because as we all know, children all develop differently. For this episode I'm talking about children aged between 7 - 12. There is A LOT going on at this age:
Phew! So it's bound to cause a few new issues and frictions to crop up. Today's episode is as always about removing the overwhelm and giving you 3 key areas to focus on now with kids in this age group.
Let's keep it simple so we can take action! The link for the accompanying guide with all this info in more detail is below. I hope it helps :)
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Anna
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In this first episode, I'm going to tell you why I created Screen-Safe and how I am going to help parents, teachers, grandparents and carers feel more ontop of online safety.
I'm really excited to launch this podcast and reach as many people as possible, who care about keeping children and teens safer online. There is so much to think about, talk about and stay on top of across all ages of children, it is no wonder many parents feel overwhelmed and can't find the time to keep up with what is happening in their child's online world.
As a mum of two myself this is a JUDGEMENT FREE podcast! We are all doing our best, we will make mistakes and so will our children. I will help you minimise the risks of those mistakes and enable you to feel ontop of online safety and start those key conversations you need to be having with your child.
In this episode I'm going to share my number 1 top tip for online safety. This 1 easy action will instantly keep your child safer online. You can start today!
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Anna
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