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Proactively Guiding Our Teens’/Preteens’ Social Media Use
I wrote this post 7 years ago, and it is as relevant now as it was then. Even more critical, given the recent US Surgeon
How Dr. Butner can help you…
Hello, my name is Dr. Roger Butner. Welcome to my website. Reaching out for help can be tough – but so is struggling on your
Where are our kids growing up?
The US Surgeon General released a VERY SIGNIFICANT advisory this week regarding social media and youth mental health that should have us all sitting up,
Simple Ways to Connect with Your Teen: Have a Text-Only Meal Conversation
Above is just one screenshot example of the kind of goofiness my son and I sometimes share in our text exchanges. I do love a
Simple Ways to Connect with Your Teen: Take Them to Their Favorite Eatery
Today’s suggestion is as simple as it gets! And it’s got a very high chance of being a teen-pleaser, regardless of your teen’s particular interests.
Simple Ways to Connect with Your Teen: Have Regular YouTube Time Together
Whether it’s YouTube, TikTok, another social media video site, or a combination, there’s a VERY good chance your teen enjoys watching socially posted videos. And