The best exercise to sharpen your brain (According to science)

Good morning,

Since I was a kid, I have had the tendency to put myself in the worst-case scenario for everything, just so I can reverse engineer a contingency plan and work backwards from that situation.

This has a small positive: I am ultra-conservative in everything I do and I rarely take risks.

However, it also has a big net negative: constant worry and anxiety.

When my daughter was born, I felt incredibly anxious seeing how many kids are addicted to social media and how vulnerable they are to the world.

• I thought I had to accept defeat

• I wondered how I could restrict phone use

• I started thinking on what were going to be the dos and don’ts

Then I understood that there is only so much I can control, I can only educate and lead by example.

Let's review some basics of neuroanatomy so you can understand how to manage your kids' social media use and support their brain development.

The brain needs two things to remain healthy:

1) Fuel: It feeds on oxygen, glucose, and fatty acids. You want to ensure sufficient fats in your diet, proper breathing and sufficient sugar (That’s why when you remove carbohydrates from your diet you get lightheaded, your brain lacks fuel).

2) Activation: Through movement. The brain's parts interconnect and communicate to facilitate movement. If you don’t use neurons, you lose them.

5 tips to help parents manage children’s social media use (Based on research)

1) Set a social media curfew

↳ Agree on a time to turn off Wi-Fi and implement a social media curfew for the entire family. This helps everyone unwind and promotes better sleep habits.

2) Encourage family meals and homework time

↳ Ensure that children come out of their rooms to eat and do homework as a family. This fosters family bonding and ensures that they are not isolated with their screens.

3) Engage in conversations about social media

↳ Ask your kids about what they’re seeing on social media and how they feel about it. This opens up a dialogue and helps them process their online experiences.

4) Stay informed about social media

↳ Keep up with social media platforms and trends. Understanding the digital landscape your children navigate helps you provide better guidance and support.

5) Lead by example

↳ Practice what you preach and don’t get distracted by your own phone. Model good digital habits to set a positive example for your children.

5 tips to help children’s social media use (Based on my own research)

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