Understanding Social Media & Your Teen. AI, Influencers, Dopamine, and Digital Boundaries

Social media is shaping the world our kids are growing up in—from YouTubers and TikTok stars to AI-generated content and 24/7 digital connectivity. As a parent, it can feel overwhelming to keep up, let alone guide your teen through this world with confidence and calm.

In this class, we’ll help you decode the social media landscape, understand its psychological effects, and set healthy boundaries without power struggles.

What We’ll Cover:

1. The Social Media Landscape Today

• The platforms teens are using now (and how they’re using them)

• The rise of AI, influencers, and parasocial relationships

• How teens define identity, value, and connection online

2. The Psychology of Social Media

• Why teens care so much about likes and followers

• The dopamine loop: how apps are designed to keep them hooked

• The science of screen addiction

• Understanding parasocial relationships (and why your teen may feel emotionally connected to someone they’ve never met)

3. Setting Boundaries Without Battles

• How to set screen time limits that actually work

• The power of negotiation and collaboration

• Creating tech-free zones and digital routines

• How to have calm, respectful conversations around screen time

4. Fridge-Worthy: 7 Things Every Teen Should Know About Social Media & AI

We’ll end the class with a practical, easy-to-understand guide every teen (and parent) can use as a daily reminder.
Perfect for posting on your fridge, mirror, or family bulletin board!

This class is designed to empower—not scare—both parents and teens with the knowledge and tools to navigate social media with awareness, boundaries, and resilience.