The Digital Trap With Jack Hughes

🚨 Is AI Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know 🚨 Check out Caleb's website: https://chatperone.com/  Work with me here: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ In this episode of The Digital Trap , I sit down with Caleb Hurd , founder of Chatperone , a child-safe AI platform built to give kids a safer way to use AI while giving parents more visibility and peace of mind. Caleb shares wh...

Book a call with me personally to protect your kid online: parenttech.support Welcome to The Digital Trap — the show where I help parents understand tech, set up parental controls, and protect kids online. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my experience being interviewed by CBS — what the process was like, what they wanted to know, and why the story mattered. We also talk about what happened when...

Sign up for a free 15-minute call with me: 👉 https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ AI isn’t just for tech nerds anymore. It’s in your child’s school, their favorite apps, and even in their toys. In this episode of the Parent Tech Support Show, I break down exactly how artificial intelligence is shaping your child’s life—and not always in good ways. We’ll cover: 🧠 How kids use AI to cheat on...

📵 Your Child Might Need a Device Detox 📵 Sign up for a free 15-minute call with me: https://parenttech.support In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful tools for protecting your child's mental health and reclaiming family connection: a device detox. You’ll learn: Why screen time is linked to anxiety, sleep problems, and ADHD. How social media hijacks your child’s brain chemist...

Sign up for a free 15-minute call with me at: 👉 https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ Ever wonder why your child sees the same ad over and over again? Or why apps seem to know everything about them? In this episode, I reveal the truth: your child’s data is being stolen, tracked, and sold—sometimes over 450 times per day. Here’s what we’ll cover: • Why companies obsess over collecting kids’ d...

Get help from me: https://parenttech.support From deepfake blackmail to AI girlfriends manipulating teen boys—this episode breaks down the terrifying world of AI and how it’s targeting our children. Here’s what we’ll cover: • How deepfakes are used to scam, humiliate, and extort kids • The rise of AI “girlfriend” apps and emotional manipulation • Child predators creating explicit fake videos using...

Get on a free 15-minute call with me: https://parenttech.support In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked threats to your child’s health—blue light. From sleep disruption to mental health problems, blue light from screens can wreak havoc on your child’s body and mind. Here’s what I cover: 🧠 The science behind how blue light affects sleep, hormones, and brain development 😴 Why scr...

🚨 Your Home WiFi Is the Weakest Link 🚨 Windows command:  ipconfig Mac  command: netstat -nr | grep default Book a free 15-minute call : https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ In this episode, I reveal why the router is the ultimate parental-control hub and how to turn it into a fortress that filters every phone, tablet, game console—even sneaky burner devices. Here’s what you’ll learn: • Qui...

Check out Unpluq: unpluq.com Work with me: parenttech.support Email me: jackh@parenttech.support In this episode, I talk with Jordan Rigter, the founder of Unpluq—a simple but genius tool that helps you cut screen time with a physical barrier. We talk about how he came up with the idea, the theory behind it, and how it’s now being used by families to help kids develop healthier digital habits. Her...

Need hands-on help? Book a free 15-minute call on my website at, parenttech.support In this episode, I rip the mask off the fastest-growing online threat to teens: sextortion. Hear spine-chilling real stories, see how predators stalk kids on Snapchat, Roblox & Instagram, and learn the exact moves that shut their scams down—fast. What we cover • The FBI definition & why cases are exploding...

Check out Nicki's Work! Website: scrolling2death.com Youtube: youtube.com/@Scrolling2Death/videos Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickireisberg/ School templates: https://www.techsafelearning.org/guides-and-templates  In this episode of the Parent Tech Support Show, I’m joined by Nicki Reisberg, host of Scrolling 2 Death, to talk about the real threats kids face online—from social media...

The 5 Best Parental Control Tools for 2025 (And How to Use Them Right!) Book a free 5-minute call with me  https://calendly.com/jackh-parenttech/meet-with-jack-clone Sign up for my newsletter!! https://parenttech.support Are you overwhelmed by the thousands of parental control options out there? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the Top 5 Parental Control Tools of 2025—from built-in...

🎬 The Dark Side of YouTube Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know • Book a free 5-minute strategy call with me at https://calendly.com/jackh-parenttech/meet-with-jack-clone • Get my free guide on parental controls, time limits, and blocking porn https://parenttech.support/ Think YouTube Kids is safe just because it has “kids” in the name? Think again. In this episode of The Parent Tech Support Sho...

How to Block YouTube on Your Child's iPad: A Step-by-Step Guide  Sign up for my newsletter at https://parenttech.support. In today’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly how to block YouTube on your child’s iPad using built-in Apple controls. Whether you're trying to limit screen time or prevent exposure to inappropriate content, this guide is super easy to follow and doesn't requ...

Porn is EVERYWHERE, and your kids don’t even have to search for it!  Check out my website: https://parenttech.support It’s not just on sketchy websites—it’s on social media, gaming consoles, music streaming services, eBooks, and even AI chatbots. If you’re not actively blocking it, your child will be exposed. In this episode, I break down: ✅ The shocking stats on early exposure and addiction. ✅...

In today’s episode of The Parent Tech Support Show, we’re exposing the dark reality of online predators and the grooming tactics they use to manipulate children. From social media and gaming platforms to lesser-known chat apps, these dangers lurk where kids spend most of their time online. Subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive tips 👉 https://parenttech.support Here’s what we’ll cover: 🔹 The s...

Is your child spending hours scrolling on Instagram? Are they exposed to content you’ve never approved of—messages from strangers, harmful posts, and an algorithm designed to keep them hooked? 👉 Sign up for my free guide here: https://parenttech.support In this episode of The Parent Tech Support Show, I break down Instagram’s parental controls—what they can do, how to set them up, and their limit...

Sign up for my newsletter: https://parenttech.support Today’s kids aren’t just passing notes or writing answers on their hands—they’re using AI, smartwatches, and hidden apps to cheat in ways most parents and teachers don’t even realize! In this episode, I expose the latest tech-driven cheating methods, including: ✅ Bluetooth earbuds & smartwatches: How kids secretly access test answers ✅ AI...

The Truth About AI and Kids!! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://parenttech.support Mentioned video on privacy: https://youtu.be/DDP-_zC34YM?si=VOmCcX-Pnajv5Sh2 Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—from personalized learning to AI chatbots. But is it helping or hurting your child’s development? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of AI in your child’s life, including: ✅ How AI enhan...

Sign up for my newsletter at https://parenttech.support. Questions? Email me: jackh@parenttech.support In this eye-opening episode, I expose three dangerous myths about parental controls that leave kids vulnerable online—even when parents think they’ve done everything right. Drawing from my own experiences as a tech-savvy kid (and the tricks I used to bypass restrictions), I’ll show you why common...

7 Hours a Day: How Excessive Screen Time Hurts Kids and What to Do About It! Sign up for my newsletter at https://parenttech.support. Any questions? Email me at: jackh@parenttech.support Video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRvVnBolW38&t=107s In this episode, I break down the serious impact of too much screen time on kids—from disrupted sleep and rising anxiety levels to stunted so...

Why Your Child’s Data Privacy Matters (And How to Protect It) Sign up for the newsletter: parenttech.support Every click, swipe, and tap could be feeding your child’s data to companies—or worse, online predators. In this episode of The Parent Tech Support Show , I break down why safeguarding your child’s data is more critical than ever and how you can take back control. You’ll learn: •The hidden d...

🌐 Learn how you can protect your kids online at https://parenttech.support/ In this episode of The Parent Tech Support Show , I sit down with Tammy, a mother who lost her 11-year-old daughter, Selena, to suicide. Selena, described as the human form of sunshine, was a bright and caring child who loved dancing and helping others. But her life took a tragic turn after facing the darker side of socia...

🔒 The Parent Tech Support Show: A Complete Guide to Snapchat for Parents 🔒 Get my free guide here: https://parenttech.support/ In this episode, I take a deep dive into one of the most popular platforms for kids and teens—Snapchat. As a parent, navigating the complexities of this app can be overwhelming. I’m here to demystify it for you! Together, we’ll explore: What Snapchat is and how it works:...

🚨 Scary Truths About Kids and Porn 🚨 Sign up for my newsletter at https://parenttech.support. Any questions email me at: jackh@parenttech.support  In this episode, I address one of the most alarming issues facing kids today: pornography.  From shocking statistics to its harmful effects, I dive into what parents need to know and how to protect their kids from its impact. Here’s what we’ll cover:...