In this Valetine's Day special of Shrinking it Down, Gene and Khadijah explore how teen romance is being reshaped in the digital age. From texting and social media to AI chatbots, they unpack the ways technology is transforming how teens connect, communicate, and even break up. While some online spaces can create a sense of closeness and constant connection, they also bring new challenges such as comparison culture, ghosting, and difficulty navigating face-to-face relationships.

Tune in for practical guidance on the importance of modeling healthy relationships, staying informed about their children's digital worlds, and when to worry about a breakup.

• Exploring the World of AI Therapy (MGH Clay Center)
• How Teens Incorporate Online Platforms and Digital Devices Into Their Romantic Relationships (Pew Research Center)
• Hit Send, No Wait: The Dangers Of A Hyper-Personal Online Life (MGH Clay Center)
• Social Media & Body Image (Shrinking it Down)
• Teens, Technology and Romantic Relationship (Pew Research Center)
• The Power of Peer Support (Shrinking it Down)
• Conflict Resolution Course (MGH Clay Center)
• Ways to Help Your Lonely Teenager (MGH Clay Center)

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In this special episode of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah explore how parents can talk openly with children about a sibling’s anxiety. Joined by co-founder of InStride Health, Dr. Kat Boger, they discuss age-appropriate explanations, reducing stigma, supporting siblings’ emotional needs, and avoiding unhelpful family accommodations. They offer practical, compassionate guidance for helping the whole family build resilience together. Tune in for important and practical advice on supporting your child with anxiety!

• About (InStride Health)
• Anxiety Disorders (MGH Clay Center)
• Talking to Kids About a Sibling's Mental Illness (MGH Clay Center)
• Growing Up With a Sibling With a Disability (MGH Clay Center)
• No Kings

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Thanksgiving is approaching fast; a time of gratitude, reflection, and gathering. But this year feels different. With fear, anger, and uncertainty dominating our world, it’s hard to ask: How are we supposed to give thanks right now?

In this holiday episode of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah discuss the importance of staying grateful when the world feels chaotic. They talk about the benefits of gratitude on well-being and resilience and the importance of community, learning from the past, and respecting different viewpoints. Tune in for strategies to help your family build gratitude this holiday season through open conversations, stories, and creative expression!

• Illuminated Collage (MGH Clay Center)
• Conflict Resolution Course (MGH Clay Center)
• The Art of Civil Conversations: 9 Parent Strategies (MGH Clay Center)
• Five Parenting Tips for Civility and Coping With the Political Climate (MGH Clay Center)

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