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These middle school students have a warning about teens and social media - MindShiftA group of Texas middle-schoolers won NPR's 4th-annual Student Podcast Challenge, and learned a lesson about fake news and the limits of "talking digitally."

Helping Students Find the Truth in Social MediaMiddle and high school students love interacting with social media, but how can they know if what they’re seeing and sharing is accurate?

Worried About Your Teen on Social Media? Here’s How to Help. (Published 2021)For kids, developing a healthier relationship with Instagram and other platforms can be tricky.

The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental HealthThe technology landscape has rapidly evolved in recent years, with social media now playing a central role in the lives of youth. Social media has created both significant new challenges and exciting opportunities. Research is beginning to uncover how specific social media experiences may influence youth mental health.

How Using Social Media Affects TeenagersAdolescence is an important period of social and intellectual development, and too few of us are paying attention to how our teenagers’ use of technology is affecting them.

Healthy Limits on Video GamesTo prevent or overcome a child's problems with video games, combine healthy limits on screen time with rewarding non-screen activities.

Developing middle schoolers’ healthy use of screen time: Here's what to knowExcessive media use can lead to learning and attention problems, lack of sleep and obesity.

Tech Talk Tuesdays | The Confusing Mixed Messages Of Their Online InfluencersIn today’s Tech Talk Tuesday, I explore how to open a conversation with your kids and teens about what to do with the steady stream of YouTube videos with influencers giving them so many mixed messages.

Why Watch TV With Your Tween or TeenFind out how watching shows together and discussing content with tweens and teens can have big benefits, from bonding to correcting misconceptions.

How to help your teen navigate social mediaFind out how to help limit the negative impact of social media use on your teen.

At Your Wits' End With A Screen-Obsessed Kid? Read ThisNPR's Life Kit sent a parenting expert to help a family cope with its kids' device fixation. The family learned that setting media boundaries means more than limiting the time kids spend on screens.

Media Guidelines for Kids of All AgesAre you concerned about your children and media?

*The links and information above are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you or someone you know are in need of psychological help, you should seek the consultation of a mental health professional.