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REEL OR NOT

Social media platforms’ pervasive influence has changed how kids perceive reality, often blurring the lines between real life and the carefully curated highlight reels they encounter online. As parents and educators, it is our responsibility to help children navigate this digital landscape, understand the dangers of making comparisons and cultivate healthy self-esteem.

THE DANGER OF COMPARING REAL LIFE TO A HIGHLIGHT REEL

Kids, in their formative years, are

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