Matters of The Heart
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Episode: #5
Title: The Effects of Social Media



In this episode of Matters of The Heart, we discuss the effects of social media on our kids.

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In this episode, we discuss:
Has social media become a distraction?
How much is too much?
What parents can do to limit social media usage


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This weeks question is:
Question: Should parents be their child's best friend?

Matters of The Heart Show #4 for March 13th, 2019
Show Duration: 37 minutes

- Hosts: M. Renee, J. Diamond along with their Special Guest: Troy Scott
- You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android
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Show Today:

- What is a Dysfunctional Family?
- What are the characteristics of a Dysfunctional Family?
- The effects of living in a dysfunctional family
- Dysfunctional Family Roles


On the show today:

What is a dysfunctional family?
- A family with multiple internal conflicts e.g. sibling rivalry, parent-child conflicts
- A family with multiple external conflicts e.g., alcohol or drug abuse, wrong influences
- A family that lacks the ability to realize that something is wrong

What are some characteristics of a dysfunctional family?
- Short is Idea and catchy that communicates theme that is not too long
- Descriptive to what the show is about

What are some effects of living in a dysfunctional family?
- Social isolation
- Withdrawn
- Difficulty expressing thoughts or feelings
- Low self-esteem

What are the dysfunctional family roles?
-The Enabler or caretaker
- Scapegoat or trouble maker
- The lost child or quiet one
- Mascot
- The Hero

For more info you can read the full article at https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/family/dysfunctional-family-what-it-is-and-what-its-like-to-grow-up-in-one/

Does not having a father stop you from becoming successful? Do we often hear others use this as an excuse to why their life is in shambles?

Today we discuss where does the negative affect of a word end with a race of people? When will people stop blaming others for their failures and struggles in life?

Raising children as gender neutrals. Is it the best thing for the child at such a young age?