Social Media Addiction, Texas Pol...
Social Media Addiction, Texas Policy Advocacy, and Child Care Deserts
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is by Dr. Robert Sanborn
S6 · E9
Mar 5, 2026
57:14
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Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Dr. Erica Hattery explore the intersection of social media, youth mental health, and child care policy.

In this episode:

  • Social Media Literacy: How do families, educators and policy makers combat social media addiction in K-12 students?
  • Child Care Advocacy: How are advocates and organizers making child care more affordable in Austin-- Texas most expensive city for child care?
  • Houston’s Child Care Deserts: Are Houston families facing a child care crisis?

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Keywords
texas children
mental health
public education
Early Childhood Education
Texas Advocacy
parenting
child care
health
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