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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 schoolwork
🎭 The danger of deepfake bullying and sextortion
📞 New scams using AI voice clones
🎮 Smart toys that spy on your child
💔 Why some teens are dating AI girlfriends instead of real people

🎯 What You Can Do:

• Set clear AI rules in your home
• Block risky apps like Character AI and Replika
• Use tools like Screen Time and CleanBrowsing
• Keep smart devices out of bedrooms
• Book a free call with me for help: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/

Other videos mentioned

Data privacy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQZ-WMBNDOo

Deep fake video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj3ThIxWX-0

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00:00 Introduction: The Rise of AI in Education
02:14 Understanding AI's Role in Your Child's Life
07:55 The Deep Fake Dilemma
11:23 AI Voice Clones: A New Scam
14:26 Future Dangers: AI-Powered Toys and Privacy Risks
18:14 AI Relationships: The Emotional Impact on Kids
22:23 Practical Tips for Parents
23:54 Conclusion: Staying Ahead of the Curve

📵 Your Child Might Need a Device Detox 📵

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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 chemistry.

The step-by-step plan for doing a detox — even if your child resists.

A real-life success story of a family who unplugged for 48 hours and saw real change.

How to use Apple Screen Time to help enforce detox limits.

🎯 What You Can Do:
• Plan a weekend detox with simple offline activities.
• Set Screen Time limits to block distractions.
• Book a call with me for custom help setting it all up.

🔗 Get help: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/

Screen time video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVqvqZ8VQNM

Let’s reset your child’s relationship with tech — and yours too.

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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’ data
• The invisible tracking tools buried in apps, websites, and even school tools
• The emotional manipulation behind targeted ads
• The real risks of leaks, hacks, and creepy micro-profiles
• Step-by-step ways to block data tracking on iPhones and online accounts
• How to lock down devices and get expert help from me directly

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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 AI
• Voice cloning scams targeting parents and grandparents
• How your child’s data is being harvested and sold
• Tools to block AI content, deepfake sites, and voice cloning apps

🎯 What You Can Do:

• Set up Screen Time filters to block AI apps and websites
• Use DNS tools like CleanBrowsing or OpenDNS at the Wi-Fi level
• Talk with your child’s school about blocking AI tools on their network
• Book a free 15-minute call with me for personal help:
👉 https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/

💡 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode! We need to fight back against the AI threats targeting our kids.

00:00 The Terrifying Reality of AI and Deepfakes
00:28 Introduction to the Parent Tech Support Show
01:29 Understanding Deepfakes: Types and Examples
04:31 The Emotional Manipulation of AI Girlfriends
07:07 The Dark Side: AI and Child Exploitation
08:34 Sextortion: A Growing Threat
13:10 Protecting Your Child from AI Dangers
14:24 Router and School Level Countermeasures
16:14 Final Thoughts and Resources

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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 screen use before bed is so damaging for kids
🕶️ The simple fix: Blue light glasses and device settings
💡 How to use Screen Time and router filters to create a healthier nighttime routine

🎯 What You Can Do:
• Set device curfews or use warm-light filters
• Use blue light glasses in the evening
• Book a free 15-minute call with me at https://parenttech.support and I’ll help you set it all up

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00:00 Introduction to Blue Light Concerns
01:25 Understanding Blue Light
02:42 Effects of Blue Light on Sleep and Health
05:43 Practical Tips to Mitigate Blue Light Exposure
07:38 Advanced Tools and Techniques
10:47 Bonus Tips and Conclusion

🚨 Your Home WiFi Is the Weakest Link 🚨

Windows command: ipconfig

Mac command: netstat -nr | grep default

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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:

• Quick test: does your current router even have parental controls?
• Step-by-step: find your router’s IP address and log in (Mac & Windows commands included).
• Built-in filters vs. advanced options like CleanBrowsing and Open DNS.
• Whitelist vs. blacklist—why most parents pick the wrong one.
• Blocking burner phones, school iPads, and guest devices in one shot.

🎯 Take Action
• Follow the guide to lock down WiFi today.
• Need help? Grab that free call above and I’ll walk you through it.

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00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Dangers of Unsecured Wifi

01:24 Why Your Wifi Router is a Powerful Parental Control Tool

04:48 Accessing Your Router Settings

10:06 Setting Up DNS Filtering for Enhanced Security

13:59 Conclusion: Additional Tips and Support

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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. Here’s what we cover:

• How a physical tag can drastically reduce screen time
• Why willpower isn’t enough—and what does work
• The power of friction: making digital habits intentional
• How Unpluq Family gives parents control without constant fighting
• Stories of parents using this as “training wheels” for tech

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
• How to use tech to fight tech addiction
• Real-life hacks to get your kids off screens
• Why a tag on your keychain might be the smartest parenting tool yet

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Together, we can raise tech-wise kids.

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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
• 3 predator playbooks: catfishing, grooming, webcam hacks
• Gaming-app “quick-add” traps parents overlook
• Suicide cases of Ryan & Jordan—hard but vital lessons
• 6 rock-solid steps to block, report & recover

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