Episode 325: Andy Murphy

Digital Dangers Facing Our Kids with Andy Murphy In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sat down with Andy Murphy, also known as The Secure Dad, to talk about the uncomfortable truth: kids are being targeted online, and it’s not a fair fight. We unpack how predators use everyday platforms like games and social media to groom and manipulate children, often right under their parents' noses. Andy drops powerful insights that every parent, educator, and EdTech leader needs to hear. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or someone working in digital safety, this episode will shift the way you see online interactions. 👊 Let’s protect our kids by staying informed and building stronger conversations at home and in our classrooms. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: Why this episode matters 02:18 - “It’s not a fair fight” — How predators approach kids 06:03 - Why predators use gaming platforms 10:45 - The danger of old phones and open access 14:20 - YouTube in the living room: Proximity matters 17:50 - Red flags parents need to watch for 22:10 - “My kid would never…” and the blind spots it causes 25:33 - Open conversations > parental controls 29:00 - Teaching kids to protect themselves online 33:45 - Final advice for parents and educators 36:20 - How to connect with The Secure Dad 39:00 - Wrap-up and sponsor shoutouts 🔥 BIG THANKS to our sponsors! 🙏 Book Creator – Empower your students to become published authors with an intuitive, creative platform. https://bookcreator.com 🙏 Yellowdig – A community-focused learning platform that turns passive learners into engaged contributors. https://www.yellowdig.co 🙏 Eduaide.AI – Your co-teacher in the classroom. Create lesson plans, assessments, and more using safe, educator-friendly AI. https://eduaide.ai 📢 Subscribe for weekly conversations with educators, innovators, and creators who are shaping the future of learning. 👉 Drop a comment, share this episode with your community, and hit that like button to support the mission. 🎧 Stay Techie. Peel Back Education exists to uncover, share, and amplify powerful, authentic stories from inside classrooms and beyond, helping educators, learners, and the wider community connect meaningfully with the people and ideas shaping education today. Authentic engagement, inclusion, and learning across the curriculum for ALL your students. Teachers love Book Creator. Support the show Get full access to My EdTech Life at myedtechlife.substack.com/subscribe