037 - Online Safety with Lauren Davis

We are so excited to share our interview with abuse-prevention specialist, Lauren Davis. She shares with us how help our teens avoid the pitfalls that come with technology. We learned so much! Technology and the Teenage Brain What fluctuations of dopamine do to the brain (especially strong in teenagers) Dopamine vs. Serotonin Using technology to create connections What teens should know about cyberbullying What cyberbullying is What to do if you or someone you know is involved in cyberbullying How to help prevent cyberbullying What teens should know about online predators What are the patterns of an online predator that teens should watch out for?  Isolation Flattery Resources: -Lauren Davis, Utah Valley Family Support and Treatment Center, http://www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org/about-us/our-team/attachment/lauren-davis/