About this episode

The episode discusses fostering a balanced relationship between middle schoolers and technology.

In the 1st episode of our “Surviving Middle School” series, we chat with Dr. Whitney J. Raglin Bignall about how to foster a balanced relationship between your middle schooler and technology in a world where tech is at our fingertips around the clock. We get into the real-life effects of group chats, how to integrate technology in a healthy way, and the major importance of building emotional resilience in a world where many children turn to tech for support. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.   Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our  Patreon  community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on  YouTube . Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week.  Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Guest: Dr. Whitney J. Raglin Bignall

Topics covered

• middle school
• technology
• emotional resilience
• group chats
• parenting

Keywords

• middle school
• technology
• emotional resilience
• group chats
• parenting

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Organizations: Therapy for Black Girls, iHeartPodcasts

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