Growing Up In a World That Never ...
Growing Up In a World That Never Logs Off: Social Media, Phones, and Self Image
Our Wellness Room by Our Wellness Room
Sep 2, 2026
01:01:04
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🎙️ Back-to-School Series, Part 1: Growing Up in a World That Never Logs Off

Being a teenager has never been simple—but today’s teens are growing up in a world that follows them everywhere.

In Part 1 of our Back-to-School Series, Christa and Andrew step inside the digital world of today’s adolescents to talk about social media, cyberbullying, cell phones, online safety, body image, and the complicated balance between privacy and protection.

How much should parents monitor? Why do likes, comments, filters, and followers matter so much? What happens when bullying follows a child home through a screen? And how do we talk about sexting, digital permanence, and online risks without creating fear, shame, or secrecy?

Most importantly, we explore how parents, educators, caregivers, and wellness professionals can create something t ... 

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