"Step into the shadows for a chilling, hands-on workshop just in time for Halloween! In ‘Parental Defense Against the Dark Apps,’ parents and guardians will equip themselves with practical skills and up-to-date knowledge to detect, monitor, and defend against the ‘dark apps’ haunting teens’ and pre-teens’ digital lives. Learn how popular platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Discord, Instagram, Roblox, and Kik can become lurking grounds for hidden risks—from cyberbullying to online predators—plus how seemingly harmless features can open doors to content not meant for young eyes.

This class will cover the essential parental control tools of 2025—including Bark, Qustodio, Google Family Link, and native device features—offering strategies to balance privacy and protection while fostering open, honest communication at home. Join us to discover warning signs, get hands-on setup tips, and leave with a survival kit of resources to keep your young ghosts and goblins safer online. Don’t let ‘Dark Apps’ cast a spell over your family—arm yourself with knowledge and take back the night!"