Tap and A Hug: Victor Vazquez | The Truth About Screens, Kids & Mental Health

🥋❤️💯Special thanks to Coach Joey Dean — I appreciate everything you do for us, on and off the mats. OSSIn this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Victor Vazquez — a developmental psychologist, counselor, and a training partner of mine at Carolina Family Jiu-Jitsu, currently completing his PhD and serving as a director at two residential treatment facilities for children and adolescents.This conversation blends research with real-life experience.We talk about the effects of phones, tablets, and blue light on kids, and how increased screen time can impact focus, behavior, and performance in school. Victor shares both his academic insight and what he sees firsthand working with youth in treatment settings.We also get into deeper topics like influence, environment, and “dark psychology,” along with the importance of structure, discipline, and outlets like jiu-jitsu for both kids and adults.We touch on bullying, the school system, and what it takes to guide young people through real challenges.This is a conversation about awareness, responsibility, and doing what we can to set the next generation up the right way.Peace and Love at The Dap and A Hug