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HPS SOARceJun 14, 2023
Our Kids and Vaping
Melissa and Craig chat with HPS nurses Kristen Goodyke and Kaylee Voetberg about teens and vaping. They discuss what vaping is, how prevalent it is, what it looks like, what the dangers are, and what supports are available.
ProTECHting Your Kids: Avoiding Pitfalls - Exploring Online Criminal Behavior
Melissa and Craig speak with Ottawa County Detective Kerri Cannata about kids and unlawful online behavior as well as what parents can do to help their kids avoid trouble.
Links to resources mentioned in podcast:
Cyber Tipline - for reporting incidents
Netsmartz Safety Site
Protect Young Eyes - for managing digital environments
ProTECHting Your Kids: Social Media and Mental Health
In this episode, Craig Steenstra and Melissa Bernard talk with Dr. Tara Cornelius to explore the connection social media and technology usage have on our kids' mental health. We cover topics such as upward digital comparison, how our brains are wired to interact with social media, and the importance of conversation and modeling when raising our kids in a digital world.
ProTECHting Your Kids: Parent Tech Awareness & Oversight
In this episode, Craig Steenstra and Melissa Bernard explore the challenge of helping kids use technology in safe and effective ways. They discuss what students are using and how, and they share some ways parents can gain awareness while guiding their children's tech use.