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Sep 2023
44m 8s

Navigating Tech & Social Media with Devo...

Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward
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Adults get a lot wrong when it comes to kids and technology. Here to bridge this divide is expert in media and tech, and the author of Growing Up in Public, Devorah Heitner. She provides insights for balancing kids’ burgeoning independence and guidance for creating constructive approaches to this complex issue. Show Notes: Pre-order our book This Is So Awkw ... Show More
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