Tag: Social Media

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Middle School Is a Systems Problem. Here's How to Solve It.

Middle school doesn't require perfect parenting — it requires consistent structure. Here's a three-system approach to staying connected with your teen, backed by research on adolescent mental health.

Jess Thornton·February 27, 2026

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You're Telling Your Teen to Put Down Their Phone. While You're on Your Phone. We Need to Talk.

The research on teen social media and depression is genuinely scary -- but so is the moment your kid catches you doomscrolling while lecturing them about doomscrolling. Here's how to parent screens without losing your mind (or your credibility).

Becca Liu·February 17, 2026