How to Talk to Your Kids about Social Media

If you’ve ever struggled with how to bring up and talk with your children about social media . . . if you’ve ever said, just give me a script . . . Dr. Stuart Ablon, a Child & Adolescent Psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, teaches us a unique evidence-based approach for having a successful conversation about social media with your kids. Spoiler alert: no struggles necessary.

Founding Director of Think:Kids in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Ablon has dedicated his efforts to transforming the way we comprehend and respond to concerning behavior. He is the author of four books including Changeable which was hand-picked by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Dan Pink and Susan Cain for their Next Big Idea Club. Dr. Ablon has inspired audiences at conferences around the world such as SXSW, TedX, and NATCON. He imparts a revolutionary, yet practical, approach to better understanding and resolving challenging behavior while building the skills needed to protect mental health.

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