Ep: 094: Smartphones, AI, and Predators: What Every Father Needs To Know

Our kids are growing up in a world of smartphones, social media, AI, online predators, screen addiction, cyberbullying, and endless digital distraction.

So how do fathers protect their children without becoming controlling, fearful, or disconnected?

Mitchell Osmond sits down with Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, one of the world’s leading voices in online safety and digital parenting. Stephen shares over 30 years of experience helping parents, tech companies, policymakers, and families navigate the rapidly changing digital world.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How the internet has changed childhood
• The biggest online dangers facing kids today
• Why AI is creating new emotional and cognitive risks
• How fathers can create better screen-time boundaries
• How to talk with your kids about online safety

If you’re a father trying to raise strong, healthy, grounded kids in a hyper-connected world, this conversation is essential.

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🔗 STEPHEN'S LINKS:

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-online-safety-institute
• Podcast - Moms Off Mute: https://open.spotify.com/show/61SxWRbLSMIceorJBPIJrO?si=dd097f2e3f5a4267