If ever there was a time for the old adage “It’s a blessing and a curse,” it’s when we’re talking about social media and the internet. It helps busy moms who don’t have time to go up and down every aisle of the grocery store, it can help us stay connected with friends and family who live far away, and we sure appreciate using social media to let you, our listeners, know what’s going on with us! But it can also tempt us with some unhealthy behaviors, especially in situations where relationships have ended or coparenting isn’t going as smoothly as we’d like. Maybe we are following an ex’s social media sites and telling ourselves destructive narratives based on what we’re seeing. Maybe we’re caught up in comparisons and jealousy and seeing the carefully curated “best” pics online is adding fuel to that fire. But wait, there's more -- increased screen time affecting our sleep hygiene, the dopamine hits in our brains every time we get a “like,” and the distraction of social media that keeps us from being present in our ACTUAL LIFE. And if we’re struggling with managing what’s good and bad about about it, imagine how tough it is on our kids! We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media in this episode. Because phones and tablets are such a popular gift idea for the holidays, it’s the perfect time to think about how social media impacts you and your family! Drop us an email or comment on – that’s right – our social media platforms and let us know what YOU think!

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