While adolescents of all genders are using online and social media platforms daily, with over half saying “constantly” (Pew Research Center, 2023), there are unique social pressures and risks that girls face in their digital lives that can significantly affect their physical and mental health.
Read MoreLooking for guidance about how to think about your kids and their screen time? There are many good resources out there, but this is a comprehensive and thoughtful place to start.
Read MoreBy Jessica Bennett; 9/20/23; This New York Times article shares snippets from the lives of three 13-year-old girls over the course of one year. A unique way to experience “what it’s like to be 13 today, in a world that can’t stop talking about the dire state of your future. “
Read MoreA group of Pelham parents have organized around the topic of screens and social media for our youth.
Read MoreIt is important that parents become aware of the nature of social media sites, given that not all of them are healthy environments for children and adolescents.
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