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Parenting in the Digital Age: Spotting Online Red Flags

In Episode One of Season Five of “Awkward Conversations,” hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy team up with Dr. Michael Rich, “the Mediatrician,” and Kevin Collins from the Drug Enforcement Administration to unpack the realities of raising kids in today’s digital world.

From the hidden risks of online drug sales to the secret language of emojis, they reveal what parents need to know — and how to turn fear into curiosity, monitoring into mentorship, and tough topics into open conversations. Packed with practical tools and resources, this episode gives parents the confidence to guide their children safely and thoughtfully through a screen-saturated world.

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