In this 'educational' episode, Hayden, Dylan and I delve into the mental health effects of overwhelming choices and digital exposure on modern kids. We discuss the influence of social media platforms like TikTok on children's mental health, self-esteem, and attention span. With primary and secondary education perspectives, we uncover how today’s limitless digital choices and screen time reshape childhood development, mental well-being, and parenting dynamics.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Challenge of Choice and Stability in Youth

03:01 Controlled Freedom for Child Development

06:01 Social Media and Mental Health

10:01 Mental Health in Children and Parents

13:01 COVID-19’s Lasting Effects on Development

17:01 The Classroom as a Safe Space

20:01 Reflections and Moving Forward

Key Topics:

Mental Health in Children: How unregulated social media and digital freedom are causing stress, anxiety, and distraction.

Controlled Freedom in Parenting: Balancing boundaries with choice to help kids develop resilience and self-regulation.

Social Media and Attention Span: The effects of apps like TikTok on kids' mental health and the risk of dysregulation.

COVID Impact on Development: COVID-era isolation and its lasting impacts on social skills and behaviour in young children.

Girls & Mental Health Trends: Unique challenges facing girls in a hyper-connected culture.

Join us for a deep dive into modern childhood struggles, youth resilience, and whether too much choice may destabilize today's generation.

PART 2 Out Soon!