Turning Social Comparisons into a Positive Force: Navigating Social Media with Shari Leid [64]
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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Shari Leid
Author, friendship expert and mindset coach
Shari Leid is the dynamic force behind An Imperfectly Perfect Life, LLC, where she specializes in guiding clients who feel trapped in stagnation, empowering them to sculpt the life of their dreams. Renowned as a friendship expert and national speaker, Shari’s insights reach far beyond individual coaching sessions. She’s been interviewed on major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and CTV, and was profiled on the TODAY show in April 2023. She’s written for and shared her expertise with HuffPost, Real Simple, PureWow, AARP, Woman’s World, Toronto Sun, and Shondaland. Find her online at animperfectlyperfectlife.com and follow her on Instagram (@an_imperfectly_perfect_life) and TikTok (@sharileid).
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