Is social media a topic of contention in your home?

The pressures of this ever-evolving parallel world can be daunting for both teens and parents. That’s why we’re here to help. In today’s episode of Mediclinic Primes podcast, “The Health Wrap”, Educational Psychologist Karin Gerber demystifies social media. She provides guidelines on how to teach your children how to use it safely and responsibly. 

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Some highlights from this episode: 

[00:05:25] Why it’s important for parents to keep up with social media trends. 

[00:08:18] The positive effects of children engaging in social media. 

[00:10:47] What healthy social media screen time looks like.

[00:13:47] Apps or tools that parents can use to help limit screen time for their kids. 

[00:17:59] How heavy social media use can affect the way that children think or perceive the world around them.

[00:22:12] Signs that your child is struggling with social media addiction. 

[00:25:00] How a parent can help a child break their social media addiction. 

[00:34:00] How parents can help a child or teen who has been exposed to something harmful through social media or been a victim of having their picture or information disseminated online.

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Links you should know about:  

Sign up for Mediclinic Prime: https://forms.mediclinic.co.za/prime

Karin Gerber: https://www.karingerber.com/

Stolen Focus by Johann Hari: https://stolenfocusbook.com/

Emma Sadleir on Social Media Safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvwGubes2Dw

Social media and mental health: https://www.healthline.com/health/social-media-and-mental-health 

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