Turning Social Comparisons into a Positive Force: Navigating Social Media with Shari Leid [64]

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In this episode, we chat with Shari Leid, a friendship expert and life coach, about navigating the impact of social media on our children’s mental health. Discover how to turn social comparisons into a positive force, helping kids build self-worth and strong connections. Shari shares practical tips for fostering open communication about social media use, recognizing children's individual strengths, and supporting introverted kids in making friends. Learn how to model healthy screen use and understand the changing nature of friendships. 

In this episode we also cover:

- The impact of social media on kids' mental health and how comparisons can be used positively.

- The importance of helping children find self-worth by embracing their uniqueness.

- Strategies for parents to foster open communication about social media use and cyberbullying.

- The benefits of recognizing and celebrating children's individual strengths.

- How to balance comparisons to build self-esteem in children.

- The role of parents in modeling healthy screen use and face-to-face interactions.

- Tips for supporting introverted children in making friends.

- Understanding the changing nature of friendships and teaching kids it's okay to end friendships respectfully.

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