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Thanksgiving Traditions Set the Stage for a Magical Christmas
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How to Seek Justice After a Hit-and-Run
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Take a Break! Bert’s Italian Pignolata Recipe! The Heroic Hound Who Saved a Life in Japan’s Tsunami
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Help Your Teen Thrive in the Social Media Age
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BUILD BETTER HABITS FOR YOUR TEENAGER’S BRAIN
rewards you for responding to the stimulus, or in this case, the sound of a notification. And, just like the morning social media, it creates a habit of constantly checking our phones to receive more of the reward.
thoughts or behaviors. In that case, they’ll be more likely to absorb and accept that information. Our brains balance out these waves 5 -15 minutes after waking, so it’s a good idea for them to avoid using their device until then.
Social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, stay updated on current events, and cool off after work or school. But using social media has drawbacks, especially for the developing minds of teenagers. It’s been proven to distract them, disrupt their sleep, and negatively impact their mental health. Luckily, you can implement a few simple rules with your teens to make social media better for their brains. Rule No. 1: No social media when they wake up. When we wake up in the morning, our brain is still producing a lot of alpha and theta brain waves. These brain waves are associated with deep rest and an almost meditative state, making our brain more suggestible.
Rule No. 3: Limit aimless scrolling. In a study of 460 participants, researchers found that aimlessly scrolling through social media resulted in psychological
Checking social media first thing in the morning also triggers a fresh dopamine reward, creating a cycle of craving throughout the day that keeps your child constantly scrolling for more. Rule No. 2: Keep notifications turned off! The sound of a notification triggers our brains’ stimulus- response behavior, which is why even you may become antsy when you hear your child’s phone buzzing through dinner. This behavior is also driven by dopamine, meaning your brain
distress, decreased overall life satisfaction, and diminished mental well-being. If possible, give your children structured time on social media so their scrolling won’t continue for hours. You can also educate your teen on these risks so they can hopefully break themselves out of endless scrolling when they realize it’s happening.
So, suppose your child uses social media and sees a post that may suggest negative
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