Secret Lives of Teens Online
Secret Lives of Teens Online exposes real-life stories of teens navigating a terrifying online world in the shadows, often right at home beneath their parents' protection. The show covers threats like online predators, secret romances, and sextortion that reach teens through smartphones and any internet connection. Hosted by CyberFareedah, an award-winning internet safety expert and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.
Episodes
Banning Roblox Won't Keep Your Kids Safe Online (Here's Why)
Will banning Roblox actually keep your kids safe from online predators?Not necessarily. You can ban Roblox, Snapchat, social media, or any online game, but if your child doesn't understand how to recognize unsafe behavior online, removing an app alone won't teach them how to stay safe.Want to protect your kids from online predators without relying on parental controls? I created my $37 mini-course
Your Teen Isn't As Safe Online As You Think
Is your teen really safe online, or do you just think they are?Your teen might have great grades, wonderful friends, limited screen time, and no social media accounts. But does that mean they're actually safe online?I was that kid. My parents had strict rules about technology, and from the outside, everything looked great. But behind the scenes, I had an entirely different online life.In this epis
Does Your Teen Feel More Like Themselves Online Than With You?
Why do teens hide parts of their online lives from their parents, even when they have loving families?Sometimes, it starts with something as simple as not feeling free to dance.In this episode of Secret Lives of Teens Online, I explain why I genuinely believe dancing can help protect kids online and why not feeling free to fully express myself at home contributed to the secret online life I had as
Parents, Stop Trying to Keep Up With Every App Your Teen Uses
Do parents need to keep up with every app, slang term, social media platform, and online trend to keep their teens safe online?No. And trying to keep up with everything may be distracting you from something much more important: understanding your teen.In this episode of Secret Lives of Teens Online, I’m talking about why parents don’t need to become experts on every new app or game their teen uses
Stop Telling Your Teen They Can Tell You Anything That Happens Online
Why don’t teens tell their parents what happens online, even when their parents say, “You can tell me anything”?Because telling your teen they can talk to you isn’t enough. They’re paying attention to what happens when someone actually does.As someone who was groomed and exploited online as a teen, I heard adults tell me over and over again that I could come to them if something happened online. B
I Was Groomed Online as a Teen. Here is What You Should Know
How are teens groomed online, even when they have loving, involved parents?I was groomed online as a teen by multiple adults, even though my parents did many of the things parents are told to do to keep their kids safe.This episode is different from my usual episodes. It started as a private voice note to my coach about why I became an internet safety expert. But as I started talking, I ended up t
Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media Until 16? My Problem With This Parenting Advice
Should kids be banned from social media until they’re 16?I think we’re asking the wrong question.I believe delaying social media can absolutely be part of protecting kids online. But simply keeping your child off Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or another platform until a certain age doesn’t automatically prepare them for what happens when they eventually get online.In this episode of Secret Lives of
What Does Online Grooming Actually Look Like? The Red Flags I Missed as a Teen
Online grooming doesn’t always feel scary to a teen. At first, it can feel like friendship, connection, acceptance, and finally finding someone who understands you.So how does online grooming actually start? And how can parents recognize the warning signs before their teen realizes something is wrong?In this episode of Secret Lives of Teens Online, I share what being groomed online actually felt l
Your Voice Matters: Share Your Secret Life Online | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 4
Your story matters and I want to hear it. In this episode, I invite you to share your experiences growing up online, including the good, bad, ugly, and beautiful parts of your digital life. Maybe you formed a lifelong friendship through an online game. Maybe you lived a double life, experienced online grooming, or faced predatory behavior or exploitation. Whatever your story, you deserve a safe sp
Why I’m Finally Telling My Story of Online Grooming | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 3
Why am I finally sharing my story of being groomed online as a child?In this episode, I explain what led me to speak publicly about the good, bad, ugly, and beautiful parts of my secret life online. I reflect on the guilt and shame I carried, the memories I buried, and the safe spaces that helped me understand I was not alone...and that what happened was not my fault.I also explore why parents nee
She Stopped Me From Meeting an Online Predator | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.2
At 16, I was preparing to leave home and meet a man I had met through an online game. I had been talking to him for months, and although some of his behavior made me uncomfortable, I didn’t fully understand that I was being groomed.Then I told my mother.In this episode, I share the conversation that became the beginning of the end of my double life online. Instead of reacting with anger, punishmen
Why Teens Hide Their Online Lives From Parents | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.1
Why do teens hide parts of their online lives from their parents...even when they are loved, supported, and cared for?In this first episode, I (CyberFareedah) share my personal story of living a double life online, being groomed as a child, and feeling unable to talk to my parents about what I was experiencing. I explore why traditional internet safety conversations can make teens feel judged, mon
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