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Helping Teens Navigate Social Media in Healthy Ways

in Identity Formation / Monitoring Media / Online Monitoring / Online Safety / Parent-Child Communication / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Social Media / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Joyce Cannon, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program RAISING TEENShas never been simple. Parents have always worried about friendships, activities, and emotional well-being. However, today’s parents also face the challenge of helping their adolescents navigate the world of social media. Recent studies from Pew Research show how central social media has become […]

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Navigating Social Media: A Guide for Parents

in Depression / Disordered Eating / Mental Health / Monitoring Media / Perfectionism / Setting Boundaries / Social Media / Teen Privacy / Teen self-esteem / Teen Self-Image / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Julia Rumb, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program PEOPLE HAVE REALIZEDmore than ever that social media is a big part of a teenagers’ life. However, social networks can be useful as they foster connection and belonging, while at the same time it presents specific dangers to mental health, body image, and self-esteem. […]

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