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Social MediaIs social media always harmful?No. Social media can support creativity, identity, learning, and connection. Harm becomes more likely when design features, content, or patterns of use begin displacing sleep, relationships, movement, school, or a child’s sense of self.Tweens and teens · 5 minute guideSocial MediaWhen is my child ready for social media?Platform minimum ages are not the same as developmental readiness. Readiness includes judgment, honesty, the ability to disengage, willingness to ask for help, and enough family capacity to introduce social media gradually.Tweens and teens · 4 minute guideSocial MediaHelp availableHow do I know when online life is affecting my child’s mental health?Look for a change from the child’s usual pattern—especially across sleep, mood, relationships, school, eating, movement, or safety. One difficult evening is different from a persistent decline in daily functioning.Children and teens · 5 minute guide
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