While the negative effects of social media on children and teens are well-explored, there are also plenty of benefits for our kids too. Healthy social media use can give teens valuable opportunities for socialization, learning, and support that can be beneficial for all aspects of their li...
Mental health treatment can help teens gain the skills and self-knowledge to heal from the underlying causes and negative consequences associated with social media overuse. The Effect of Social Media on Teenagers’ Mental Health Are teens and social media platforms a good mix, or does social media...
Parents should really think about how social media can help children and teens learn and grow in the real world rather than it just being another distraction(分心事).Social media as a whole has both positive and negative aspects,but after all of the feedback from pre-teens,teens,and parents...
Help teens understand how social media affects their brains. The human brain develops from the back to the front, explained Dr. Frances Jensen, the chair of the department of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of “The Teenage Brain.” The middle part of the brain, ...
Social media platforms, such as LinkedIn or Handshake, allow users to share their accomplishments and showcase their talent to a professional network. Building a positive online portfolio is something teens can use to their advantage when applying to college or seeking employment. ...
by the UCLA Brain Mapping Center, showed that teens will like photos depending on their number of likes, and not on the content. In short, being liked feels good – if you like what other people like, then you can consider yourself as accepted into the big herd that is social media. ...
Social media has completely taken over everyday life, affecting how society runs and changing individuals in ways that even they can feel. While social media can act as a platform for people to express themselves, it can also be overwhelming, especially for high school teens. ...
Teens today have been growing up in a new reality shaped by social media. Docuseries "Social Studies" takes a look at the secret lives of these young people online. "I think parents don't know the majority of what teens are doing on their phones," Sydney Shear told "Nig...
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When kids see other people displaying a perfect life on social media, it can affect their thinking. While some teens and kids may earn on YouTube with their parents, the platform may not be for everyone. Some people prefer keeping their life private. ...