S7 E2: Online Safety with Nicki Petrossi

## Episode Topic What parents need to know about social media, online safety, new protections, and the digital spaces shaping our kids. ## Episode Summary Social media is changing quickly—but are the safeguards designed to protect kids actually working? In this episode, Suzanne sits down with Nicki Petrossi, founder of Scrolling 2 Death, to help parents better understand what is happening behind the screen. After 15 years in social media marketing, Nicki began asking harder questions about the platforms our kids are spending so much time on. Today, she travels the country helping parents understand the risks, research, and realities surrounding kids and social media. Suzanne and Nicki unpack current lawsuits against social media companies, new safety measures being introduced by platforms, technology in schools, and what parents can do to stay informed and engaged. ## In This Episode → What current lawsuits are revealing about social media + kids → Whether new laws and protections will actually help → The truth about parental controls and in-app safeguards → What parents should know about apps and technology used at school → How to take a more informed, proactive role in your child's digital life ## Meet Nicki Nicki Petrossi is the founder of Scrolling 2 Death, an organization helping families navigate social media and online safety. After 15 years running a social media marketing business, Nicki began researching the impact these platforms were having on children. Today, she speaks across the country about social media, technology, and protecting kids online. ## Connect with Nicki 📲 Instagram → @scrolling2death 🌐 Website → scrolling2death.com ## Keep Growing with Beacon Parent Want more trusted resources to help you parent with clarity and confidence? → Beacon Parent: www.beaconparent.com → Suzanne's trusted books + parenting resources: Beacon Parent Vetted List → Get Practical Tools in Your Inbox: Subscribe → Hear More on Instagram: @beacon\_parent → Work with Suzanne Phillips: SuzannePhillips.net 🎧 If this episode helped you, follow The InFormed Parent, leave a review, and share it with another parent.