How To Find A Healthy Balance Of Internet Usage In Children And Teens

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Guest

Dr. Jennifer Shuford

Chief State Epidemiologist with the Texas Department of State Health Services

Rachel Clarke gives shoutouts to some of her top scholars on social media to try and stay connected with them.

Then, the pandemic launched millions of online classes for children and teens. They are now required to be online more than ever. How do you balance healthy social media and internet usage in a world where being online is a near-constant reality?

Guest

Dr. Laurel Williams

Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine

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