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Safe Parenting with Funkyfing
Welcome to Safe Parenting with Funkyfing, the podcast for parents navigating the challenges of raising kids in a connected world and the landscape of South Africa. Join host Samantha, founder of Funkyfing, as she dives into digital safety, parenting strategies, and expert insights to help you keep your children secure—both online and in real life. Stay tuned for practical tips, real conversations, and the latest trends shaping modern parenting.
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Episodes
6 episodes
Episode 6 | Bullying on Steroids: When the Bully Follows Your Child Home
11 children per day commit suicide in South Africa, with bullying being a primary cause. The nature of this threat has changed. It's no longer confined to the schoolyard; it's "bullying on steroids" that follows our children 24/7 on their cell ...
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Episode 5 | "He Said He Was 15, He Was 40": A Chilling True Story of Online Grooming
He said he was 15. Then 18, then 25, and finally, 40. In this gripping and essential episode, host Samantha, founder of Funkyfing. Sits down with child protection expert Danie van Loggerenberg, who shares the harrowing, step-by-step true story ...
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Episode 5
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33:06
Episode 4 | Arrested at 14: The Shocking Truth About Kids and OnlyFans
Is Your Child at Risk of Breaking the Law With Their Phone?In this deeply confronting episode of Safe Parenting with FunkyFing, Dr. Anke de Beer shares the devastating real-life story of a 14-year-old girl who was arrested and criminally ch...
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Episode 4
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27:51
Episode 3 | TikTok, Teens & Eating Disorders: What Parents Need to Know
🚨 The Dangers of TikTok, Social Media & Eating Disorders in TeensIn this third episode of Safe Parenting with FunkyFing, we dive deep into one of the most alarming trends among today’s youth—eating disorders linked to social media, espe...
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26:59
Episode 2 | Is Screen Time Stealing Childhood? The Hidden Impact on Kids (with Dr. Anke de Beer)
🎮 Are screens replacing childhood? Kids are shifting from a play-based childhood to a screen-based childhood—impacting their development, social skills, and even their ability to learn.In this powerful second episode of Safe Parenting w...
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Episode 2
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24:46
Episode 1 | Digital Addiction in Kids: The Truth Parents Must Hear (Dr. Anke de Beer)
📱 Are smartphones really safe for kids? When you give a child a phone, you don’t just give them access to the world—you give the world access to your child. Are they ready for that responsibility?In this first episode of Safe Parenting ...
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Episode 1
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