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Surgeon General: “Social Media & Youth Mental Health” Plus 6 Digital Tools for Parents
As social media has become an integral part of teenagers' lives, concerns about its impact on mental health continue to grow. The Surgeon General’s recently issued advisory on social media use should serve as a wake-up call for parents; encouraging all of us to take proactive steps in fostering a healthy online environment for our youth. One such step is exploring the digital tools we can utilize to protect our children’s mental health and ensure their safety online. Below, we share our list of six recommended tools for your consideration.
Parents' Guide to Monitoring Social Media Use
Social media provides opportunities for increased social connection and self-expression, but poses significant risks to teen mental health.
When Teens Get Cancelled
Every parent asks the same question: “What happens if my kid gets cancelled??”
Yuletide Quarrels: Are Politics at the Holidays Worth It?
Is the likelihood of political arguments in the coming weeks scrooging-up your holiday cheer? If so, you’re not alone.
What to Do if Your Kid Gets Cancelled
If your kid is cancelled for something they’ve said or done, there are a few things you can do to help them through it…
The First Crisis Call…
We can’t control what comes out of the mouths of others, but we can control how we respond. Showing forgiveness – especially when its hard – not only heals division, but it builds character…
How Do We Escape the Conflict Cycle?
We are trapped in a cycle of constant conflict because powerful interests are using sophisticated techniques to gain wealth and influence by telling us to be furious with each other. How do we break the cycle? Empathy…
Gratitude Challenge…
Are there people in your life you have not yet thanked? Reach out to one person each day and let them know how much you appreciate them and why. I think you’ll be blown away by the response.
ONE Step to Great Leadership
Most leadership challenges can be solved by consistently following one basic rule. It will put a set of principals into place that will improve your team's performance across the board…
Larry’s Letter, Sustainability & the Transformation of the Corporate Villain
Larry’s Letter is a substantial acknowledgement of the heightening societal demand for C-suite offices, and the companies they operate, to focus on much more than the bottom line…