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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Episode 6 | Bullying on Steroids: When the Bully Follows Your Child Home
Host Samantha Henning and child protection expert Danie van Loggerenberg explore how cyberbullying amplifies bullying's reach into children's homes.
18 Aug 2025
Episode 5 | "He Said He Was 15, He Was 40": A Chilling True Story of Online Grooming
Host Samantha sits down with child protection expert Danie van Loggerenberg to dissect a chilling true story of online grooming and reveal predator tactics.
19 Jun 2025
Episode 4 | Arrested at 14: The Shocking Truth About Kids and OnlyFans
Dr. Anke de Beer discusses the alarming case of a 14-year-old's arrest related to OnlyFans content, highlighting the legal risks children face with explicit online activity in this interview.
17 Apr 2025
Episode 3 | TikTok, Teens & Eating Disorders: What Parents Need to Know
Talk To Us 🚨 The Dangers of TikTok, Social Media & Eating Disorders in Teens In 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, especially platforms like TikTok and Instagram. 🎙️ Special guest Dr. Anke de Beer (expert in digital addiction and author of The Digital Dilemma) returns to share real-life stories from her work across South Africa—stories that every parent must he...
19 Mar 2025
Episode 2 | Is Screen Time Stealing Childhood? The Hidden Impact on Kids (with Dr. Anke de Beer)
Talk To Us 🎮 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 with Funkyfing, we welcome back Dr. Anke de Beer, a leading expert in digital addiction, to uncover the real dangers of excessive screen time. She shares shocking real-life stories from her work in South African schools, revealing how too much gamin...
4 Mar 2025
Episode 1 | Digital Addiction in Kids: The Truth Parents Must Hear (Dr. Anke de Beer)
Talk To Us 📱 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 with Funkyfing, we sit down with Dr. Anke de Beer, a leading expert on digital addiction, to discuss the dangers of excessive screen time, social media, and gaming addiction, and how parents can make safer choices for their children. 🎙️ Topics cov...
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