Brandon Jones on social media regulation for kids and the importance of sleep

Brandon Jones is a frequent guest on The Sheletta Show and he joins today to talk about new legislation that was just passed to regulate social media use for kids 15 years old and under. Brandon says the legislation is a big step but it’s not going to stop everything. Parents still need to show up and so do young people. Sheletta asks how parents and caregivers can catch up their tech literacy to their kids’ level. Brandon emphasizes learning their language they are speaking and checking your child’s phone REGULARLY. Sheletta asks about the targeted addictive advertisements that kids often run into online. In their second segment, Sheletta and Brandon discuss the importance of sleep for teenagers and young adults. Brandon speaks to the number of distractions kids have these days and how quickly time can slip away at night time. Brandon says that poor sleep can look like bad behavior. He also provides some tips for better sleeping habits. Brandon Jones, M.A., CPPM, is a mental health and leadership consultant who specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), historical and intergenerational trauma, emotional intelligence, and culturally responsive leadership. He also hosts the “It’s Not Your Fault” podcast.