In this powerful episode of Cake for Dinner, Greg Schiller joins the podcast for an urgent and eye-opening conversation every parent needs to hear.
Greg is a former assistant U.S. attorney who spent 20 years prosecuting online predators, internet crimes, and crimes against children. He has testified before Congress on online exploitation and now serves as the CEO of Child Rescue Coalition, an organization helping law enforcement identify and stop predators around the world.
This conversation dives into what parents are getting wrong when it comes to kids and technology, why smartphones are not just “phones,” how predators target children online, and why communication at home is the most important safety tool parents have.
Greg breaks down the realities of online exploitation, the dangers hidden inside apps, games, and social platforms, and the simple non-negotiables parents can put in place to better protect their children. From Snapchat and Instagram to hidden apps, screen monitoring, privacy myths, and the importance of starting conversations early, this episode is a must-listen for moms, dads, and anyone raising kids in the digital age.
This is not about fear. It is about awareness, communication, and giving parents the tools to protect their children before something happens.
Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/Read More About Gregs Work: https://childrescuecoalition.org/  
00:00 — Introduction00:48 — What parents are getting wrong about kids and technology02:27 — Why online predators are everywhere children are04:49 — If your child has a device, they can access everything06:02 — Why parents need to talk about sex and online safety earlier08:38 — The best parental control is communication10:29 — Why devices should not charge in kids’ bedrooms13:36 — When should parents give their child a phone?14:52 — “Pause before you post” and teaching kids digital awareness16:17 — How predators pretend to be someone they are not17:52 — The reality of online offenders and how they target kids21:44 — Why parents need better language to explain online danger23:50 — The shocking number of online child exploitation reports26:50 — How Child Rescue Coalition helps law enforcement catch predators28:58 — How Greg’s work affects him as a father33:29 — Three non-negotiables for kids and devices34:56 — Why kids should never communicate with strangers online35:28 — The truth about Snapchat and disappearing messages38:54 — Why kids feel safe online when they are not39:11 — Rapid fire: Snapchat, Instagram, privacy, apps, and monitoring43:55 — The one sentence every kid should hear before getting a phone44:49 — Greg’s biggest takeaway for parents46:46 — Where to learn more about Child Rescue Coalition

Cake For Dinner

Keesha Scott

The Internet Safety Talk Every Parent Needs to Hear

JUN 1, 202649 MIN
Cake For Dinner

The Internet Safety Talk Every Parent Needs to Hear

JUN 1, 202649 MIN

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In this powerful episode of Cake for Dinner, Greg Schiller joins the podcast for an urgent and eye-opening conversation every parent needs to hear. Greg is a former assistant U.S. attorney who spent 20 years prosecuting online predators, internet crimes, and crimes against children. He has testified before Congress on online exploitation and now serves as the CEO of Child Rescue Coalition, an organization helping law enforcement identify and stop predators around the world. This conversation dives into what parents are getting wrong when it comes to kids and technology, why smartphones are not just “phones,” how predators target children online, and why communication at home is the most important safety tool parents have. Greg breaks down the realities of online exploitation, the dangers hidden inside apps, games, and social platforms, and the simple non-negotiables parents can put in place to better protect their children. From Snapchat and Instagram to hidden apps, screen monitoring, privacy myths, and the importance of starting conversations early, this episode is a must-listen for moms, dads, and anyone raising kids in the digital age. This is not about fear. It is about awareness, communication, and giving parents the tools to protect their children before something happens. Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Read More About Gregs Work: https://childrescuecoalition.org/   00:00 — Introduction 00:48 — What parents are getting wrong about kids and technology 02:27 — Why online predators are everywhere children are 04:49 — If your child has a device, they can access everything 06:02 — Why parents need to talk about sex and online safety earlier 08:38 — The best parental control is communication 10:29 — Why devices should not charge in kids’ bedrooms 13:36 — When should parents give their child a phone? 14:52 — “Pause before you post” and teaching kids digital awareness 16:17 — How predators pretend to be someone they are not 17:52 — The reality of online offenders and how they target kids 21:44 — Why parents need better language to explain online danger 23:50 — The shocking number of online child exploitation reports 26:50 — How Child Rescue Coalition helps law enforcement catch predators 28:58 — How Greg’s work affects him as a father 33:29 — Three non-negotiables for kids and devices 34:56 — Why kids should never communicate with strangers online 35:28 — The truth about Snapchat and disappearing messages 38:54 — Why kids feel safe online when they are not 39:11 — Rapid fire: Snapchat, Instagram, privacy, apps, and monitoring 43:55 — The one sentence every kid should hear before getting a phone 44:49 — Greg’s biggest takeaway for parents 46:46 — Where to learn more about Child Rescue Coalition