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EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 24 MIN

DO NOT Give Your Child A Smartphone Before This Age

from Real-Time Crime · host iHeartPodcasts

A new study shows a clear association between how young a child gets their first smartphone, and depression, anxiety and obesity.  A second study this week revealed that when young adults reduce their social media time, within just one week, there were significant reductions in depression and anxiety.  Amy and T.J. check their phones for time spent on social media, and then compared it with T.J.’s 12 year old and it was fairly shocking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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