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Do you make time to talk with your kids?

I received a direct message (DM) via Instagram today from a 13-year-old girl asking me what “burnout” meant.

She was asking because of a reel that my social media manager, Nadia, posted for me.

I explained and this young lady went on to share that she felt tired of life and asked if I could help her if she showed me a list that her therapist had instructed her to write.

It felt a bit weird because as you know, I am not a therapist and this conversation was coming from a minor I do not know.

Also, this child doesn’t know me AT ALL.

After reading the list, I felt like reaching through the online world and hugging her. She was in pain and she was confused. She needed someone to hear her out, which is what I did.

I also advised her to speak to someone she trusts aside from her therapist.

But this situation left me thinking about the many kids who reach out to complete strangers when they are so vulnerable.

There are a lot of...

13 Social Media Etiquettes To Teach Your Child

Since many schools throughout the nation are returning to online learning, more kids will be tempted to navigate to their social media sites.

And, let's be honest, they're already spending more time than any parent would want online, right?

So, let’s talk about SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTE.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve already read or heard me talk about delaying the use of smart devices for kids until you can no longer hold back.

You’ve also read or heard me talk about things to consider agreeing on with your kids when YOU DO give them access to devices and the internet.

Now, let’s review a few details about online etiquette:

1 Never share or repost information that you have not confirmed. You can avoid arguments with friends and family if you follow this suggestion.

2 NEVER share or post mean comments, images, or videos about someone (even if they are notorious for being a bully)

3 ...

Do you make time to talk with your kids?

13 Social Media Etiquettes To Teach Your Child

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