In this episode of Raising Joy, Dr. Pyrc and Wini dive deep into the profound impact of the digital world on our children's psychological development. With YouTube, TikTok, and AI tools like ChatGPT at their fingertips, kids today face a landscape of information – and misinformation – unlike any generation before.  Join us as we welcome Austin Greenhaw, M.D., a child psychiatrist from Cook Children's, to unpack the real-world effects of technology on young minds. We explore  the nuanced ways social media and AI influence mental health, the specific challenges posed by apps like TikTok, and how parents can guide their children through the complexities of online algorithms and misinformation.Dr. Greenhaw shares insights on fostering a strong sense of self-worth in a world of online validation, the differences in how boys and girls navigate these issues, and practical advice for raising children in this digital age.

In this episode of Raising Joy, Dr. Pyrc and Wini dive deep into the profound impact of the digital world on our children's psychological development. With YouTube, TikTok, and AI tools like ChatGPT at their fingertips, kids today face a landscape of information – and misinformation – unlike any generation before. Join us as we welcome Austin Greenhaw, M.D., a child psychiatrist from Cook Children's, to unpack the real-world effects of technology on young minds. We explore the nuanced ways social media and AI influence mental health, the specific challenges posed by apps like TikTok, and how parents can guide their children through the complexities of online algorithms and misinformation. Dr. Greenhaw shares insights on fostering a strong sense of self-worth in a world of online validation, the differences in how boys and girls navigate these issues, and practical advice for raising children in this digital age.

In this episode of Raising Joy, Dr. Pyrc and Wini dive deep into the profound impact of the digital world on our children's psychological development. With YouTube, TikTok, and AI tools like ChatGPT at their fingertips, kids today face a landscape of information – and misinformation – unlike any generation before. &nbsp;Join us as we welcome Austin Greenhaw, M.D., a child psychiatrist from Cook Children's, to unpack the real-world effects of technology on young minds. We explore &nbsp;the nuanced ways social media and AI influence mental health, the specific challenges posed by apps like TikTok, and how parents can guide their children through the complexities of online algorithms and misinformation.Dr. Greenhaw shares insights on fostering a strong sense of self-worth in a world of online validation, the differences in how boys and girls navigate these issues, and practical advice for raising children in this digital age. &nbsp;

Raising Kids in the Era of TikTok, AI, and Beyond with Dr. Austin Greenhaw

Raising Joy is part of Cook Children’s Joy Campaign, which aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens. Cook Children’s Health Care System is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has seen the mental and emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on children and their families. In this podcast, hosts Wini King and Dr. Kristen Pyrc explore topics of anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and suicide in order to bring hope and needed resources to struggling children and families. Raising Joy is produced by the public relations team at Cook Children’s. The theme music was created by Raymond Turner from the Sparklefly Recording Studio at Cook Children’s.

Disclaimer: The opinions and advice provided by our guests are not endorsed by Cook Children’s. If you
or someone you know are struggling, please reach out for professional help. Cook Children’s has a list of crisis contact information for youth and families on its website: cookchildrens.org/joy.

Executive Producer:
Winifred “Wini” King

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Raising Joy is part of Cook Children’s Joy Campaign, which aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens. Cook Children’s Health Care System is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has seen the mental and emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on children and their families. In this podcast, hosts Wini King and Dr. Kristen Pyrc explore topics of anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and suicide in order to bring hope and needed resources to struggling children and families. Raising Joy is produced by the public relations team at Cook Children’s. The theme music was created by Raymond Turner from the Sparklefly Recording Studio at Cook Children’s. Disclaimer: The opinions and advice provided by our guests are not endorsed by Cook Children’s. If you or someone you know are struggling, please reach out for professional help. Cook Children’s has a list of crisis contact information for youth and families on its website: cookchildrens.org/joy. Executive Producer: Winifred “Wini” King

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