Thomas Dodson

Chief Operating Officer at Brand Builders Group

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School counselors and other mental health professionals say they are seeing more students experiencing anxiety and depression and also hearing students relate distressing interactions on social media. https://t.co/Sd476Ags18

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Aydin Coban was convicted last year of extortion, harassment and other crimes in a case involving Canadian teenager Amanda Todd who was blackmailed to expose herself in front of a webcam. https://t.co/OLLDrlt1fa

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The difference between teen drama and actual cyberbullying is intent. But for some kids intent doesn't matter. For them it's hurtful regardless. https://t.co/UUREmhT2nf

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Modern devices and social media apps are designed to keep you engaged, but there are ways to take back control of your tech. https://t.co/LeT8wu0FF4

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Here are some tips on staying safe, communicating and setting limits on social media — for kids as well as their parents. https://t.co/LzFdxPbk3R

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Studies show on average, parents post 1,300 pictures of their kid to social media before they’re 13. That’s before they’re old enough to have Facebook or Instagram profiles. https://t.co/TOjANwLE1V

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While a majority of teens felt they were victims to harassment due to their physical appearance, others felt their gender, race, sexual orientation, and political views contributed. https://t.co/VRLBF6jMah

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The Bronsteins have filed a lawsuit against the $40,000-a-year private school, Latin School of Chicago, that Nate attended. The suit alleges that educators did not do enough to stop the bullying or discipline the students involved. https://t.co/2Ok86nwvS6

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During a recent panel focused on mental health at Children's Hospital Colorado physicians including the nation's Surgeon General discussed how critical it is to protect kids from the dangers of screen time. https://t.co/KNulZtvIF5

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Smartphone screens can be a trigger for people who are sensitive to light and have experienced migraines in the past. https://t.co/YsTOs7LZR9

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The American Psychological Association released a set of 10 recommendations for adolescents’ use of social media, including training them in media literacy and limiting screen time so it does not interfere with sleep or physical activity. https://t.co/zYIvDTjmHe

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Anti-bullying campaigns teach students that there are three R’s to follow when the child is subjected to or witnesses bullying – recognize, respond, and report. https://t.co/BsNGCbh9Kf

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Rising myopia rates are happening too fast to be solely genetic and are mirroring lifestyle shifts, including congested living conditions, reduced outdoor time and daylight exposure, and more screen time. https://t.co/B4ADD7czHA

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Aydin Coban was convicted last year of extortion, harassment and other crimes in a case involving Canadian teenager Amanda Todd who was blackmailed to expose herself in front of a webcam. https://t.co/OLLDrlt1fa

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Screen Time is not perfect. So there's a chance your tween or teen has outsmarted your efforts to stop them from texting or playing Roblox into the wee hours. https://t.co/J3GgqI68Wf

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Most, if not all of these laws, will face multiple rounds of legal challenges. In the end, 2023 could be remembered as the year the US decided to age-gate the internet. https://t.co/CJcSgFpHjr

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Technology and screen time, and their potential impacts on developing minds, have long been a source of concerns for researchers, doctors and parents. https://t.co/qEVe6kiK5w

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Navigating the world of a teenager with social media isn’t easy, especially as a parent who grew up in a world where social media didn’t exist. https://t.co/OmEqPs2Eim

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Video bloggers — or vloggers — would be responsible for maintaining records of kids’ appearances and must set aside gross earnings for the child in a trust account for when they turn 18, otherwise the child can sue. https://t.co/o44hmtUQUa

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AMA policy encourages primary and secondary schools to incorporate balancing screen time with physical activity and sleep into their health curricula. https://t.co/2RCq0WsZqj