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In today's episode, host Adam Mitchell sits down with Matt McKee, VP at Bark and author of "Parenting in a Tech World," to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of raising children in the digital age. With a focus on purpose-driven technology use, child safety, and insightful parenting advice, you'll hear about the evolving landscape of online risks, the role of third-party monitoring services like Bark, and the impact of technology on mental health and relationships. From practical tips to thought-provoking discussions, this episode is a must-listen for every parent navigating a tech-driven world. Stay tuned as we unpack the essential insights and guidance for fostering a healthy digital environment for our children. What you will learn in this episode?  Approaches to Monitoring Online Activities Different parental attitudes toward monitoring children's online activities Importance of establishing digital citizenship and an entrance/exit strategy for technology use Focusing on the purpose of children using technology rather than the amount of time spent on it Recommendation of services like Youth Digital to help kids learn coding through platforms like Minecraft Advice for New Fathers Bark: A Tool for Child Safety Use of artificial intelligence to monitor children's activities on platforms like YouTube Role of Bark as a third-party monitoring service and its focus on providing alerts and context around objectionable content to facilitate conversations Broader range of risks online, such as mental health and cyberbullying, beyond just exposure to pornography Preparing for Emerging Technological Landscape Awareness and engagement with the metaverse The Impact of Technology on Parenting: "The problem with technology today is parents don't know how to curate any type of environment."   Matt McKee is just another guy trying to make a difference. Matt helped found three tech companies over the course of his career and invested in more than a dozen others. He was passionate about the intersection of parenting and technology and considered it one of his specialties, having spoken at places like SXSW, CES, and the National PTA. Matt was the author of Parent Chat: The Technology Chat for Every Family and Parenting In A Tech World which enabled him to share what he learned about raising kids in the digital age. Sadly, Matt passed away in 2023. Our community lost one of the good men, truly doing God's work.  "Don't fight like hell. Win like heaven"   

What is the current state of Family Safety and as a man and father, are you prepared? Amber Elle, Director of Family Preparedness and the lead for women’s development at Fieldcraft Survival discusses family safety measures and exactly how to safeguard your loved ones. You'll learn: The current state of safety and risk factors families are facing today Immediate changes you can put in place in your home to keep children safe How to create a family culture of safety through activities and connection How and why ever father should be expanding their skillset for preparedness and self-reliance A mother's perspective on what is needed for a home to be safe As well, this episode covers various safety scenarios, such as home invasion, unlocked firearms, and personal safety in emergency situations. Amber stresses the importance of practical preparation, situational awareness, and communicating with loved ones in times of emergency. The goal of the episode is to help listeners create a lifestyle of preparedness and self-reliance, so they can have peace and feel empowered during times of turmoil. Fieldcraft Survival INSTAGRAM: @ms.amber.elle ABOUT AMBER ELLE Amber is our Director of Family Preparedness and the lead for women’s development. She is a mother to three adventurous children and leads their home education journey through living and rich experiences. She holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing with active licensure and maintains CPR and first aid certifications. She holds training as a classical education educator and has experience leading young adults in their studies. She has also led gun safety and situational awareness classes with local children’s groups. Amber loves maintaining a home garden, raising animals, hunting, cooking, and using her life to teach other families how to thrive in spite of their unique circumstances. From Close Quarter Dad Thank you for visiting and supporting my work with Close Quarter Dad. If you enjoyed this episode, please continue to support by subscribing to our YouTube channel. If you are interested in stepping further into my work, below are links to help you better understand Close Quarter Dad and opportunities that may help in your path in becoming closer to your children and family through safety training. Once again, thank you for spending time here ~ Adam CLOSE QUARTER DAD: https://closequarterdad.com MEMBERSHIP & TRAINING: https://closequarterdad.com/join  Community - Monthly topic specific study group Member - Distance training and live classes online FREE TRAINING RESOURCES: 3 Discussions Every Dad Must Have Close Quarter Dad Podcast The Child Safety Summit ABOUT CLOSE QUARTER DAD Close Quarter Dad is a project for fathers who are constantly seeking new skills and tactics to help enrich the lives of their children, making them safer, stronger and empowered. The YouTube channel offers tips and insights that Dads can use every day with their kids, teaching them and spending fun time together. We welcome the participation from Dads from all parts of the world, backgrounds and experience, as we re united in our roles as leaders.

This episode will educate you on the current state of abused children, how prevalent it really in and how you must have an immediate strategy for detecting children in danger.   My guest in this episode is Katie Fetzer from 1018 Strategy who shares about the prevalence of child abuse and neglect and how the community can step up to prevent it. We discuss the Watchful Eye Training that educates individuals on recognizing and responding to abuse. Katie also shares her personal experience with fostering and fighting for children in court. Most important, we highlight the impact of cruelty and the need for parents to recognize and address it.    KEY TOPICS WE EXPLORE WITH KATIE FETZER  Katie's creation of 1018 Strategy  How fathers can be aware and engage in preventing child abuse  Why neglect is the most reported form of abuse 00:24:45 Why child poverty is prevalent but often unrecognized  How unnoticed is child abuse, really?   What you can do tp protecting children from abuse  Why men need to be present, active, and engaged in their roles as fathers and protectors.   How faith can help guide you to help children in extreme distress  How men should not leave the role of protecting children to women alone   The conversation ends on a powerful note about seeking justice and how her strong faith helps guide her to find justice for the children she helps. Tune in for a crucial discussion on protecting our most vulnerable.   CONNECT WITH KATIE FETZER & 10.18 STRATEGY  10.18 Strategy : https://1018strategy.org/  Watchful Eye Program: https://1018strategy.org/watchful-eye/  Contact 10.18 Strategy: [email protected]   MORE ABOTU KATIE FETZER  Katie is a frontline advocate, in the fight for America's children and helping you to develop a strategy for recognizing and helping children in danger and immediate distress. This is a critically important episode. Through a grassroots non-profit organization, 10.18 Strategy, she started with a group of moms. They knew they had to do something about America's exploited children going unprotected. Their primary goal is "to remove safe spaces for predators and pedophiles within the United States. By training citizens to recognize the tactics and patterns of exploitative behavior. Thereby safeguarding the children of their families and community!"   START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW  Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent.  CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions   CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com  INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad  FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad   What can you do to support this channel?  Subscribe, every new listener counts to us  Engage, we are a community who supports each other  Leave a review, let us know what you think  Share, know others who may get some value - then share our channel

On this episode of Close Quarter Dad, we explore the importance of teamwork, nature literacy, disaster preparedness, communication skills, and male empowerment in fatherhood. Listeners will learn the four survival priorities and how to prioritize them in different situations. Toby also shares his experiences and practical tips on teaching and broadening urban survival skills, risk management and concepts specific for men wanting to elevate the children's knowledge in self reliance. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN What are the three things that Dads miss when teaching children wilderness and urban survival skills? What is more valuable to have as a family in survival crisis: a high skill level or good group dynamics? How does a Dad approach teaching survival psychology to children? Why is childhood engagement with nature vital and how can Dads best lead the way? What should Dads prioritize when teaching children about nature? What is the unique relationship parents and kids must have between communication skills and survival? Why is the universal model for survival important to teach young people, and how can it be used to improve their skills? Why is male empowerment and support important when it comes to leading children into safety and survival knowledge? The podcast wraps up with a discussion on how to create a supportive community for new fathers and what next steps they can take to better their role as a trainer and guide for their kids.. For more information and resources, listeners are encouraged to connect with Toby Cowern: Resilience Hub LinkendIn CHAPTERS AND INTEREST [00:04:14] Toby explains the importance of using models to structure information when teaching survival skills.   [00:12:19] Training in survival psychology can increase individual resilience and survivability, but it needs to be done right.    [00:19:39] Start engaging kids in nature from a young age, based on their interests. It's easier to follow their lead than trying to force them.    [00:24:07] Bird language is part of nature literacy, which can help people reconnect with nature post-pandemic. Children already have the skills, but adults need to rekindle those neural connections.    [00:27:54] Teamwork is crucial for survival in challenging situations, and group dynamics can be more important than individual skills.  [00:38:49] Conversation has a powerful impact, both positively and negatively.    [00:47:58] Selko Bergovich is Toby's friend and mentor who taught him his urban survival skills.    [00:53:01] The importance of being prepared for both natural and man-made disasters is often ignored due to discomfort, laziness, or belief that it won't happen here.    [00:59:59] There's a culture of male empowerment that needs to be strengthened, with more meaningful conversations around threshold moments and mental health.   [01:03:02] The model is crucial to structure everything off. People can use it as a reference point to determine what parts they need to work on.     MORE ABOUT TOBY COWERN Toby's unique fusion of teaching background, risk management qualifications, military training and outdoors experience allows him to deliver Wilderness and Urban Survival Skills training of the highest calibre. Based in Scandinavia, and frequently working deep inside the Arctic Circle, Toby holds expertise in Extreme Cold Weather Wilderness Survival Skills, but also travels extensively to deliver applied Survival Training internationally. When not teaching or studying aspects of survival, Toby also deals with Management and Coaching Consultancy as well as running various highly applied nature immersion camps and seminars, aimed at managing and reducing stress both at individual and organisational level. Toby is also passionate about using immersive nature engagement to help promote positive reconnection with the natural environment ('Rewilding Yourself') and tapping in to the powerful personal development and growth that ca

Avigail Gimpel is a mom and educator who has earned her stripes! As her students struggled with ADHD symptoms and her own children were (removed being) diagnosed with ADHD, she took a deep dive into the research (turning up unexpected results), studied and applied the best programs available, and developed many interventions of her own. HyperHealing is the result of over twenty-five years of research, development and application of cutting-edge intervention programs for her clients, children and hundreds of students.   Support Avigail Gimpel's Work: https://www.hyperhealing.org/ Contact Avigail Gimpel: [email protected]   START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions   CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad   What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to us Engage, we are a community who supports each other Leave a review, let us know what you think Share, know others who may get some value - then share our channel    

... Before it Spots Your Kids. In this recording from the Child Safety Summit, 2022 we sit down with the authority on Situational Awareness, fellow Dad and author of some of the most comprehensive and valuable books on keeping your family safe. In this episode you will learn: How children can identify and understand normal environmental behaviors.How children can spot abnormal behaviors within their given environment.How to give children a plan and a means of avoidance or escape should a dangerous situation present itself. Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of personal safety. As caregivers, we have a great responsibility for the security and wellbeing of our children, and to guide them along the path to independence. CONNECT WITH GARY QUESENBERRY WEBSITE: https://www.garyquesenberry.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/quesenberrytraining/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gary.quesenberry/ ABOUT GARY Gary Quesenberry served in the United States Army where as an Artilleryman during Operation Desert Storm. He later became a career Federal Air Marshal and instructor where he devoted his life to studying the areas of violence and predatory behavior. Now Gary works as a personal defense trainer and has developed numerous basic and advanced level training courses focused on mental toughness, marksmanship, and defensive tactics. Gary is also the author of the “Heads Up” series of books, Spotting Danger Before it Spots You, Build situational awareness to stay safe, and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids, Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe. He has an extensive background in domestic and foreign counter-terror training and has worked in both the private and corporate sectors to help educate others on the importance of situational awareness, and personal safety. START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to usEngage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share our channel  

This is our second episode with Self Defense expert Randy King, during his session of the Child Safety Summit, 2022.. You will join a critical conversation with Randy King and Adam Mitchell about how to step into training personal protection and family safety with a holistic and realistic mindset, versus one of fantasy or competition - but reality. You will learn: The four categories of martial artsDefining Whole Circle TrainingWhat to focus on when teaching kids safetyLooking through the lens of Self DefenseWhere reality based systems fail CONNECT WITH RANDY KING 80.20 Website: Randy King Live Facebook @Conflictmanagementstrategies Instagram: @RandyKingLive RANDY'S BIO Randy King is known internationally for his work in self-defense and personal development training. He began his career as a local influencer, but quickly realized that he wanted to do more. Randy partnered with other international coaches and organizations to bring his message to a broader audience - showing that self defense is not just for the young and fit. Randy is highly sought-after as an educator and consultant in the area of conflict management and violence prevention. His clients and colleagues appreciate his insight, practicality, and dedication. Randy has a unique ability to make complex topics easy to understand, while maintaining a focus on the practical applications of the material. He is known for his personable demeanor, making him an excellent choice for training individuals or organizations. START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to usEngage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share our channel

Learn how to shift your mindset to a teacher of Self Defense, when training your children how to protect themselves and remain strong in the face of danger. Avi Nardia (Major, IDF Res.) served as an official hand-to-hand instructor and safety officer. He then served in Israel's Special Counter Terror Unit (YAMAM) as its official defensive tactics/CQB instructor and intelligence team member. He also served at the Israeli Operational Police Academy as an official instructor of defensive tactics and operational behavior. In 24 years of reserve service to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), he earned the rank of Major. He has also trained Police agencies and armed forces all over the world, from Police patrol and corrections officers to SWAT, SRT and SERT team members along with Army, Marine and counter terror units and Special Forces. He is one of a handful of instructors to have been an official instructor for the Israeli army, Israeli Police, and Israeli counter terror units. Website: AviNardia.com START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions CLOSE QUARTER DAD: CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to usEngage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share our channel

Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. He is one of the only Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. His research on physiology and mindset as it relates to confrontation management has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and enhanced the survivability of law enforcement, military, and emergency services personnel around the world. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. CONNECT WITH COACH TONY https://www.coachblauer.com/ https://blauerspear.com/ https://www.knowfearnow.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tonyblauer/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tonyblauer START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions CLOSE QUARTER DAD: CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to usEngage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share our channel

If you're a parent of a 10-16 year old, how would you respond to a grown man has pleasuring himself in front of your son or daughter, and there wasn't a damn thing you could do about it? That's question I could think of after recording this episode. There's an extremely high chance that this has already happened to your child, or far, far worse ... and like me, you have no clue. Do not be the parent who responds with, 'not my kid'. I said the same thing, and I was wrong. Stop reading right now, and go ask your kid if they've ever heard of the site Omegle. If they respond 'yes' - they have been present to highly explicit acts, live and in person. They have been victimized, imprinted. It's time to start having conversations. In this episode, myself and Eric Carricato, Sergeant with the NYPD and Dad, step into Omegle and ask the people there if this site is safe for children. What we discover very quick, is a harsh reality that almost no parents are even aware of. Their children have been hurt, and they have no clue. Watch the video at: https://closequarterdad.com/is-omegle-safe-for-kids PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the content, the recording quality changes frequently. START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to usEngage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share our channel

This is a mandatory episode for all parents to hear, and to share with other parents. Human trafficking, child sexual trafficking and sexploitation is an American epidemic. It is a situation in every town and city. Confronting it should be a line item in every city budget. In this episode you will learn: What human trafficking truly means and the misconceptions we all haveThe truth under the dark blanket about human trafficking in your neighborhoodHow traffickers work and groom their victimsUnderstanding the limited government response to human trafficking, and whyWhat YOU must do in your community, todayHow to recognize the patterns in a trafficked child... so much more When you are finished with this episode, you will need to share it with other parents, it's that important - You simply can't look away. WHO IS NIC MCKINLEY? Nic McKinley started his career as a United States Air Force Pararescueman (PJ), where he served for ten years before working as a consultant for fortune ten companies. The Central Intelligence Agency then recruited Nic as a Special Agent responsible for executing full-spectrum intelligence operations in high threat areas. At both the USAF and the CIA, Nic became aware of the atrocities that humans are capable of and the inadequate to nonexistent methods to eradicate the problem. As a result, Nic left the CIA and founded DeliverFund and VERAFĪ, directly responding to the escalation of human trafficking and fraud. DeliverFund is the first counter-human trafficking nonprofit to combat modern-day slavery through proprietary technology applications. VERAFĪ is a private intelligence and due diligence firm focused on helping clients make confident decisions about key hires and investments. Nic attended Harvard University and holds several patents and trademarks across multiple industries.  Resources: https://DeliverFund.org Know The Signs of Human Trafficking Hunting The Huntress Part 1 Hunting The Huntress Part 2 Hunting The Huntress Part 3 Join The Fight CONNET WITH DELIVERFUND ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeliverFund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deliverfund YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCibINA4SNRv_NeSqNuiR1Lg START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to usEngage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share our channel

One of the most critical topics to teach our children in terms of safety, regardless if it's staying safe from people or environmental dangers - is posture. It's also a topic seldom discussed in relationship to staying personal protection, but it is vital that kids are taught this.   What you will learn in this episode: Why posture keeps a child safe, and how you can teach itFour life changing exercises you can do with your kids What we unknowingly ask our kids to do everyday, and the long term damage it createsWhy monkey bars matter and why you should STOP helping your kidsHow to play with your kids and build trust for deeper conversationsNutrition and posture, how the support one another7 Steps to mastering your kids diet   Join myself and Chris Janke, author and host of the Health in the Real World podcast, as we go deep into why teaching your children to have good posture will keep them situationally aware and why, and help them to develop into strong, confident adults. ABOUT CHRIS JANKE Chris Janke is the host of Health in the Real World podcast. As a seasoned personal trainer of 16 years, he has a lot to offer. He has been a trainer since 2004, and has helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness goals in a way that's safe and sustainable. He is also a health and fitness writer of varied books about how to improve your life. view his books. He is a single father of 4, all under 10 years old. He knows what it's like to juggle life's challenges, while still staying committed to his personal health and wellness. CONNECT WITH CHRIS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrjanke/ Email: [email protected] START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent. CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions CONNECT AND LEARN MORE WEBSITE: https://closequarterdad.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/closequarterdad FACEBOOK: https://Facebook.com/closequarterdad What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to usEngage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share our channel