168 episodes

The Protect Kids Online (PKO) Podcast is brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This podcast is designed for parents, grandparents, guardians, or caregivers of children. Get information about the trends and updates on the latest apps, websites, and online activity of children 17 yrs and younger. Topics include: activities of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force; App of the Week; tips & methods for combating online child exploitation and sextortion; Internet safety laws; cyberbullying; healthy online habits; protecting your child from strangers online; safe sharing tips; and responses to listener questions! Stay informed, and keep your children safe.

Protect Kids Online Wisconsin Department of Justice

    • Education
    • 4.5 • 11 Ratings

The Protect Kids Online (PKO) Podcast is brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This podcast is designed for parents, grandparents, guardians, or caregivers of children. Get information about the trends and updates on the latest apps, websites, and online activity of children 17 yrs and younger. Topics include: activities of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force; App of the Week; tips & methods for combating online child exploitation and sextortion; Internet safety laws; cyberbullying; healthy online habits; protecting your child from strangers online; safe sharing tips; and responses to listener questions! Stay informed, and keep your children safe.

    PKO 169: Targeted Advertisements

    PKO 169: Targeted Advertisements

    Join Ryan and Kagan as they delve into the realm of targeted advertisements. The two discuss how these types of ads can affect the wellness of children through their use of apps and online services. Check out Common Sense Media for guides on how to prepare your family for staying away from these!

    • 11 min
    PKO 168: Safer Internet Day 2024

    PKO 168: Safer Internet Day 2024

    Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss Safer Internet Day which took place on February 6th. This international campaign raises awareness about various internet safety issues and encourages everyone to come together and play their part in improving the internet. The global theme this year for Safer Internet Day 2024 was Together for a Better Internet, and the ICAC focus this year was Parenting Tips for Online Safety! #StartTheConversation

    • 12 min
    PKO 167: Online Gaming & Palworld!

    PKO 167: Online Gaming & Palworld!

    Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss the booming video game Palworld and discuss considerations for online gaming. Explore the influence of YouTubers and Twitch streamers on kids, learn about internet safety in games like Palworld, and discover how to set effective safety plans and controls.

    • 12 min
    PKO 166: Dialogue on Discord!

    PKO 166: Dialogue on Discord!

    Join Ryan and Kagan as they delve into the world of Discord and internet safety. Discover essential tips for protecting privacy, navigating safely, and fostering positive communities online. The two speak on the importance of staying vigilant in digital spaces and some options to consider to use Discord safely!

    • 16 min
    PKO 165: Preparing for the Holidays!

    PKO 165: Preparing for the Holidays!

    Join Kagan in the PKO Podcast as we explore practical tips for managing privacy, ensuring age-appropriate content, and involving kids in their own digital safety journey. With the holiday season quickly approaching there are many ways to prepare a safe digital journey! The PKO team mentions esrb.org and commonsense.org as great tools to prepare before gifting new electronic devices and games into your families' lives.

    • 8 min
    PKO 164: ICAC School & Why It Matters!

    PKO 164: ICAC School & Why It Matters!

    Join Ryan and Kagan as they meet with two new members to the ICAC Task Force from ICAC Investigation School. The two podcasts hosts speak to the importance and value in education and investigative expertise with some opportunity to glean insight from those who protect in our local communities. Here's a glimpse into the perspectives of those who are dedicated to the safeguarding of Wisconsin's children! 

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

KZigs ,

Helpful for parents!

I listen in from Philadelphia PA and find the topics and resources on this podcast very useful for me (a mother of three younger children). With social media gaining momentum each day I feel like I can’t keep up on how to protect my kids when they ask to go online. Thanks for what you do ❤️

Chet Williams ,

Awesome

Thanks guys for putting this together. With all the apps out there it's hard to keep up

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