Stay Calm Don't Panic

There’s been much ado about teens and social media in the last few years. This year’s Bark Social Media Report confirms many parents’ worst fears. So what can we do to keep teenagers safe and help them navigate online dangers like predators, dangerous health advice, sexual content, and violence, among others? Then, do you or your teen feel connected to the characters of your favorite show or a particular celebrity? Chris and Karlie discuss the pluses and minuses of parasocial relationships. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Bark: Bark’s Annual Report: 2022 Research on Kids and Teens - Resources for parents and families: Podcast Episode Page - Teen Life Podcast: Curiosity | The Sex Talk | Overeating Disorders | Eating Disorders | School Shootings | Drug Slang | Marijuana | Fentanyl | Alcohol | Vaping | Kik - VeryWellMind: What Is a Parasocial Relationship? - Bark - Lubbock Christi