TikTok is taking over Snapchat as the platform of choice for kids, including showing kids going into liquor stores and buying alcohol. It’s easy, all they need is a mask and your clothes! Do you have Benadryl in the house and kids that have social media? You’ll want to know about this latest challenge. And if your tween or teen is talking a lot about eating pasta, it doesn’t mean they’ve been eating at Olive Garden or cooking a lot of pasta at home. It’s code for something serious, and you should pay attention.
Part two of today’s program: School is going to start soon, whether in person, online, or a combination of both. With the likely hood of kids spending a lot of time this fall on their devices, we tackle the topic of: should you give your kids privacy when it comes to their smartphones. And for those of you who have BC Kids (before phones kids), we provide some tips on what to do before you hand over a phone.