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Some great points not only for parents to model for their children but also for anyone on social media! Remember, what you see is “a sliver of other people’s lives”, “all of us are greater and more complex than the sum or our posts”, “only scroll when…feeling emotionally grounded”, “people are using this as a space to perform”, and prioritize F2F contact, hobbies you love & work that meets life goals.

Is Instagram bad for kids? What parents can do Does Instagram hurt kids? My answer...It depends. Recently some very concerning research showing Instagram can be particularly toxic for teenage girls came to light. This confirms parents suspected about kids' experiences with Instagram. The current Senate hearing is asking Facebook to respond to th...

“At a recent talk, a parent asked what their kid should do this summer to make up for a year of academic disruption. My answer? Get outside. Play w/ friends. Hug grandparents. Read for fun. Ride a bike. If we don't let kids recalibrate, they may struggle to re-engage in learning.” - Phyllis Fagell on Twitter

Phyllis Fagell, LCPC on Twitter “At a recent talk, a parent asked what their kid should do this summer to make up for a year of academic disruption. My answer? Get outside. Play w/ friends. Hug grandparents. Read for fun. Ride a bike. If we don't let kids recalibrate, they may struggle to re-engage in learning.”

More teachers are asked to double up, instructing kids at school and at home simultaneously Many educators say concurrent teaching is the hardest thing they’ve ever done.

Can you sum up the coronavirus crisis in six words? These Pasco kids did. “What the children had to say is truly profound,” English teacher Kim Vreeland said.

https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2020-10-09/kids-screen-time-skyrockets-during-pandemic-tips-for-finding-balance

Kids’ Screen Time Skyrockets During Pandemic, Tips For Finding Balance Balancing your kids’ screen time. With remote learning and fewer social activities – time on devices has skyrocketed. How much is too much, and how’s this impacting their mental health? Guest host Erik Spanberg gets some tips from experts.