I Banned My Kid From Social Media & I Regret Nothing

My kid even agrees! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Apr. 27, 2023 SCREEN TIME [I Banned My Kid From Social Media & I Regret Nothing]( It’s one of the biggest parenting calls in this modern world of ours: When do they get access to social media? Juliane Bergmann begins her piece with a story about bullying she experienced as a middle schooler, then explains how it informed her decisions about social media as a parent: “Being bullied was awful enough in the nineties; I count this among my top five worst experiences growing up. But handing middle school children cell phones and social media access has introduced a whole new terrifying dimension. When it came time to decide about social media for my own kids, I didn’t only consider the potential for depression, anxiety, and social comparison. I imagined my degrading experience with the added humiliation of a public shaming that could be streamed and shared. And so I banned social media entirely.” And she doesn’t regret it at all. In fact, her daughter even agreed with her decision, ultimately. Read it and see what you think. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read more ⮕]( Latest ASKING FOR *MYSELF* [Can Love Languages Actually Sabotage Your Relationship?]( A couple’s therapist unwraps the real problem with love languages like gift-giving. [Read more.]( CUE 'EM UP [22 New Family-Friendly Movies & TV Shows Coming To Netflix In May]( From XO, Kitty to Rugrats, these are the best shows and movies for the whole fam-bam coming to the streamer this month. [Read more.]( MIDDAY MOOD BOOST [13 Quick & Simple Trader Joe’s Lunch Recipes, From Sammies To Salads]( Aaaand now I’m hungry. [Read more.]( Featured Presented by Carter's [Carter’s Annual Baby Sale Is On — Last Chance To Shop These Faves!]( Whether you have a newborn or a 10 month old, nothing beats new baby essentials from Carters — and for a limited time, they’re all 60% off! Stock up on everything from 5-pack bodysuits (because you can never have enough) to easy sets that’ll take them from nap to playtime, all from the #1 baby clothing brand recommended by parents* *Based on preferences selected in Carter's ongoing 2023 survey of 3,998 children's clothing buyers in the US. [Shop now! ⮕]( Carter's [5-Pack Animal Short Sleeve Bodysuit]( $12 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( Carter's [Cactus Take Me Home Outfit]( $10.40 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( Carter's [Hummingbird Sleep & Play Cap Set]( $8 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( Carter's [5-Pack Short Sleeve Bodysuit]( $12 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( Featured WHEN TIKTOK IS YOUR TRAINER [Is The 12-3-30 Workout Actually Legit? We Asked The Experts]( “Squeezing in time for movement is tough even under the best circumstances, so when we spotted the ‘12-3-30’ treadmill workout all over our feeds, we low-key rejoiced at the idea of sneaking in a solid full-body sweat session in just 30 minutes. But is this trendy TikTok workout actually as good as it seems?” Today, Arielle Tschinkel digs in, talking to experts about whether it’s worth your time. [Read more ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [Trying To Raise “Normal” Eaters After A Lifetime Of Diet Culture]( ⮕ [Sorry, You’ve Been Rejected. Now Let’s Party.]( ⮕ [The Secretary Of Education Sets His Sights On Child Care]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.