EP217: Online Safety for Kids: Roblox New Parental Controls

The world your child plays in is bigger than you think, and it’s changing faster than most parents can track. In this eye-opening episode, Dina Lamdany, a product manager at Roblox, joins us to unpack how the platform is evolving to protect kids and spark healthier digital conversations. But this isn't just about parental controls or privacy settings. It’s about how we stay connected to our kids in a digital world that won’t slow down. If you’ve ever wondered whether “no” is the safest answer, or if there’s a smarter way to say “let’s figure this out together,” this conversation will help you take the next step.

What to expect in this episode:

• What Roblox is doing differently with kids under 13
• How to block games, limit screen time, and monitor your child’s experience
• Why your child’s input is key to digital safety (how to invite it and avoid trying to control them)
  
  

About Dina Lamdany
Dina Lamdany is a product manager at Roblox, where she leads efforts to build safer, more transparent digital experiences for kids and families. With a focus on users under 13, she works across engineering, design, legal, and policy teams to develop parental controls, privacy protections, and age-appropriate content systems. A strong advocate for user safety and digital literacy, Dina brings both technical and legal expertise to her work, drawing from past experience at YouTube, the U.S. Congress, and the Federal Trade Commission.

Connect with Dina

• Website: Dina Lamdany
• LinkedIn: Dina Lamdany

For parents looking to understand and support their child’s Roblox experience, roblox.com/family-center offers trusted tools, guides, and resources—all in one place.

Related Links:

• Adult Material Online: Risks & Prevention for Children & Pre-Teens
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-176-adult-material-online-risks-prevention-for-children/id1565976964?i=1000666070786
• No Time for Judgment: Talking to Teens About Pornography
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-177-no-time-for-judgment-talking-to-teens-about/id1565976964?i=1000666857225

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