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Secret Lives of Teens Online

CyberFareedah

14 episodes

Secret Lives of Teens Online exposes real life stories of teens, who everyday navigate a terrifying online world hiding in the shadows of secrecy...often right at home beneath the protection of their own parents.

More about the show

Online predators, secret romances, and sextortion, all are threats reaching teens through their own smartphones and anywhere there is an internet connection.

Hosted by CyberFareedah, award-winning internet safety expert and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.

Episodes

  1. Your Teen Doesn't Want to Keep Secrets From You

    · 9:00 · S1 E14

    What if your teen doesn't actually want to keep secrets from you? Sometimes, teens hide parts of their lives not because they want to rebel, but because they don't feel comfortable being fully themselves around their…

  2. Your Teen Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent (Here's What They Need Instead)

    · 19 min · S1 E13

    Why won't your teen open up to you about what happens online? Sometimes, the missing piece isn't another safety rule. It's showing your teen that you can admit your own mistakes, too. Want to help your kids and teens…

  3. Banning Roblox Won't Keep Your Kids Safe Online (Here's Why)

    · 20 min · S1 E12

    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…

  4. Your Teen Isn't As Safe Online As You Think

    · 12 min · S1 E11

    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?…

  5. Does Your Teen Feel More Like Themselves Online Than With You?

    · 21 min · S1 E10

    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…

  6. Parents, Stop Trying to Keep Up With Every App Your Teen Uses

    · 11 min · S1 E9

    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…

  7. Stop Telling Your Teen They Can Tell You Anything That Happens Online

    · 21 min · S1 E8

    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…

  8. I Was Groomed Online as a Teen. Here is What You Should Know

    · 48 min · S1 E7

    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…

  9. Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media Until 16? My Problem With This Parenting Advice

    · 15 min · S1 E6

    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…

  10. What Does Online Grooming Actually Look Like? The Red Flags I Missed as a Teen

    · 32 min · S1 E5

    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…

  11. Your Voice Matters: Share Your Secret Life Online | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 4

    · 6:12 · S1 E4

    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…

  12. Why I’m Finally Telling My Story of Online Grooming | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 3

    · 19 min · S1 E3

    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…

  13. She Stopped Me From Meeting an Online Predator | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.2

    · 29 min · S1 E2

    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…

  14. Why Teens Hide Their Online Lives From Parents | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.1

    · 20 min · S1 E1

    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,…

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