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#1125 - Social Kung Fu With Matt Purcell
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Are we giving kids the equivalent of car keys to a digital world they're not prepared to navigate?
In this episode, Dr. Justin Coulson and guest Matt Purcell dive into the complex issue of kids and social media. From the psychological toll it takes on young users to the uphill battle parents face in managing screen time, we explore practical solutions and innovative tools like 'Social Kung Fu' to empower families and to protect our children.
In this episode:
- Impact of social media on youth mental health
- Age restrictions for social media
- Balancing online independence & safety
- Forming alliances among families (The Heads Up Alliance, Unplug Childhood)
- Algorithms
- Holding social media accountable
- Social Kung Fu - equipping kids with verbal & cyber self-defence skills
- Code of conduct with devices
Related Links:
- 5 Ways to Set Screen Time Limits With Your Children
- Unplugged Parenthood: Reducing Screen Time to Strengthen Family Connections
- The Screen Smart Series
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