A Digital Detective's Guide: Tom Arnold's Conversation on the "Bringing Education Home" Podcast
- Tracey Dispensa
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
When The Digital Detective author, Tom Arnold, first started in cybersecurity and digital forensics, he never imagined that his career would intersect so directly with his family life, but after a scare with his grandson on Roblox, it became crystal clear: the same principles he used to track down online threats in his work could be used to help parents protect their kids at home.
That's why Tom was so thrilled to join Kristina Heagh-Avritt on the Bringing Education Home podcast. Her show is a fantastic resource for parents, and their conversation was all about helping families become their own "digital detectives."
They talked about how to take the fear out of internet safety and replace it with calm, confident action. Together, they explored a few key topics:
From Panic to Practicality: Instead of scaring kids, they talked about simple, actionable steps parents can take to protect their children online, from setting up safe accounts to monitoring their digital footprint.
Creating a Safe Space for Conversation: We all know our kids spend a lot of time online, but how do we get them to talk about it? Tom shared tips on how to build trust and create an environment where kids feel safe to ask questions and report problems.
Becoming a Digital Detective: The internet is full of fake news, scams, and people who aren't who they say they are. Tom explained how to teach your kids to spot the red flags and use their critical thinking skills to stay safe online.
The goal of the conversation was simple: to empower parents. You don't need to be a tech expert to raise a safe and smart digital citizen. You just need the right tools and a willingness to start the conversation.
Give it a listen, and let us know what you think:
Watch on the Bringing Education Home YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/WZkmbIKkBWE
Listen to episode 38 S2EP38 - Tom Arnold - How a Roblox Scare Inspired a Mission for Digital Safety! on the podcast's website here: https://www.bringingeducationhome.com
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