Thomas Dodson@shockthomas

Chief Operating Officer at Brand Builders Group

 Nashville, TN
Joined May 2011
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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. bit.ly/3AL9I0W
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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. abcn.ws/3NRSJ4q
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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. bit.ly/44cBRM1

Half of US Teens Say They've Experienced Cyberbullying — What Parents Need to Know

An expert offers advice to parents on how to help their teens navigate cyberbullying — and how to distinguish between teen drama and online abuse

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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. bit.ly/3M0hhpY

Tech Addiction Is Real: How to Cut Back on Screen Time and Wean Off Social Media

Going cold turkey with technology isn't realistic in our hyper-connected world, but there are ways to modulate usage and take back control of your apps and devices.

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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. cbsn.ws/3HDMlKQ

Social media and children's mental health: Tips for parents

When it comes to social media, families are seeking help.

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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. bit.ly/41Tr7Aw
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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. bit.ly/3AIMit7
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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. bit.ly/44YHUUE

Her son died at 15 after being cyberbullied. Now she's campaigning against bullying: 'I don't want...

Rose Bronstein's son died by suicide after he was cyberbullied. She's suing the boy's school for not stopping the abuse.

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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. cbsn.ws/412Wd7s

Too much screen time harms youth; how families and government can drive better outcomes

Each additional hour of screen time by preteens increased suicide risk by 9%.

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Smartphone screens can be a trigger for people who are sensitive to light and have experienced migraines in the past. bit.ly/3M1iMUH
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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. nbcnews.to/42B4qB6

Teens should be trained in media literacy and limit their screen time, psychologists say in new...

The American Psychological Association released 10 recommendations for adolescents’ use of social media.

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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. bit.ly/3I2bkHC

Texas teen shares why she reported cyberbullying instead of remaining silent

Kristy Minton said Texas Middle School is doing a good job of addressing and cracking down on cyberbullying.

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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. bit.ly/3Mv1TDi

How too much screen time is changing children's eyes

The main challenges to children's visual systems are how close children hold screens and how long they use screens

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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. abcn.ws/3NRSJ4q
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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. bit.ly/3Vy8vUv

6 Ways Kids Are Getting Around Parental Controls on Apple's Screen Time

Your kids are smart and probably more tech-savvy than you. If you're trying to limit their iPhone screen time, here are some tricks they may be using to outsmart you.

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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. bit.ly/431b2Zn
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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. bit.ly/41jiJJA
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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. bit.ly/42x0JfD
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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. bit.ly/3M68B1b

Child social media stars have few protections. Illinois aims to fix that

CHICAGO (AP) — Holed up at home during the pandemic lockdown three years ago, 13-year-old Shreya Nallamothu was scrolling through social media when she noticed a pattern: Children even younger than...

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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. bit.ly/44xusHn
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