Chaotic Digital World

Summer is ending and we are all getting back into the swing of the new school year. School counselor, Jenn Lescher, joins us to disucss digital challenges schools face at an elementary level. Jenn also shares words of wisdom for parents with teenagers.

It's a summer bonus special episode! Superintendent, Dr. Wade Steinhoff, shares how connectivity has been the key to success for his district. He may also throw in a few old-school references and take you down nostalgia lane! Visit https:// www.chaoticdigitalworld.com for resources. Help support the show! Order, A Parent's Guide: Keeping Your Children Safe in a Chaotic Digital World, today on Amaz...

Season One is a wrap! Join in as hosts Nichole and Chris answer a variety of questions submitted by listeners. Thank you to all who engaged and submitted responses. Stick around and listen for the special guest hosts throughout the episode. :)

Hosts Nichole and Chris discuss a topic that does not get the respect it deserves: media literacy. For many, media literacy is often taken for granted, especially when we allow our children to access devices, social media, and everything the digital world throws at them. It can be challenging to take in an overload of information and interpret what is safe versus harmful. Stay tuned at the end of...

Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley takes us on an insightful journey as she touches on a wide variety of topics impacting students (scholars) regarding social media and digital devices. Her team and staff are collaborating on promoting new programs and showing students the love and attention they deserve through teachable moments. Sharonica's good read book club: Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel by Ishmael...

Coach Cunningham methodically takes us on a practice run to discuss student-athlete social media habits and challenges. Between mental mindset Mondays and positive promotion, you will be sure to cross the finish line of this episode with a huge smile! John's go-to book: Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear

Join us on a journey of incredibly common mishaps and digital tragedies that too often disrupt our children's lives. In this bonus episode, follow the story of Jay as he learns the hard way how an innocent prank can have a lasting impact. Listener discretion is advised.

Lexi Joins us to discuss her unique position as a Millenial school counselor and how her experiences of using social media growing up helped her relate with today's students. Lexi's book: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race By Beverly Daniel Tatum

Casey joins the show to discuss how teachers are contributing to better digital and social media practices with students. With a new program in place, students are experiencing a cultural shift in the zero-tolerance policy. Casey's go-to read: Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (Mindset Mathematics) - Author Jo Bo...

Join hosts Nichole and Chris as they cover critical internet and social media safety topics. Sometimes, simple things, like posting photos online, can be some of the most unknowingly dangerous actions. Tune in and bring your digital notepad because this one is a doozy! #YDKWYDK

Listener discretion is advised! FBI Special Agent Daniel Root joins the show to discuss proactive ways to connect with our children to help protect against dangerous online predators. It is a scary and problematic realm of chaos in which the whole world can have access to manipulate children. You do not want to miss this discussion! Special Agent Daniel's LOL read: Yes Man By Danny Wallace

Join us on a journey of incredibly common mishaps and digital tragedies that too often disrupt our children's lives. In this bonus episode, follow the story of Elle as she delicately navigates a difficult situation. Listener discretion is advised.

Aaron joins us to discuss the parent's perspective on managing social media and digital devices with children. He shares how social media resources and monitoring tools cannot replace us as parents. It sometimes takes tough conversations to ensure our children are safe and avoid overexposure to the chaotic digital world. Aaron's current read: Freed To Lead 2: F3 & The Unshackling of the Modern...

Plug in, lay back on your comfy couch, and prepare for your therapy session! Tracie Parnell, M.Ed., a National Certified and Professional Counselor, joins the show to discuss the benefits of parents being a part of the world their children are a part of. Tracie delivers powerful and insightful responses about connecting with the content kids consume and why social media can be a mental health burd...

Dr. Chambers joins the show and shares how his staff is combating the negative social media challenges with their student population. His proactive approach, mixed with old-fashioned engagement, has significantly improved their digital culture. Dr. Chambers's current read: Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf (Author)

Join Nichole and Chris as they share who they are, their purpose in starting this podcast, and a sneak peek into what's coming in season one!

Hosts Nichole and Chris welcome you to the wonderful Chaotic Digital World experience. Visit https://chaoticdigitalworld.com for more information about the series.