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Parenting Expert Says Keeping An Open Dialogue About Social Media Is Essential - Exclusive

Maintaining a “non-reactionary” attitude toward children and their use of social media is key, to empowering our children who are spending more time online and on social media than ever before. 

Earlier this year, The New York Times reported that compared to years ago, kids' social media usage has increased significantly in the 8 to 12 age range. The pandemic is an obvious cause of this, and experts worry that as younger kids get online, the more susceptible they are to coming across inappropriate content. Fortunately, parenting expert and CEO of Parenting Evolution, Cathy Domoney, is here to offer advice to parents on how to establish an open dialogue with their children about their time online...

I recently spoke with @TheListDaily to offer up some insight into how parents can start (and keep) an ongoing dialogue with their children around social media usage. Check out my recommendations here: https://www.thelist.com/972771/parenting-expert-says-keeping-an-open-dialogue-about-social-media-is-essential-exclusive/