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Hey there. Welcome to Dear Gabby. I'm your host, Gabby Bernstein. And if you landed here,

it is absolutely no accident. It means that you're ready to feel good and manifest a life

beyond your wildest dreams. Let's get started.

In this special episode, we're going to address something that's a huge issue for so many

people these days, so many of our parents out there, including parents like myself with even a

six-year-old. This is something that's top of mind as I prepare my child

for the Internet. And here we are. The question that's the top of mind for folks right now is how do I

help my teen use Instagram safely? And, you know, I've had an Instagram account since the very

beginning, like most of us listening. And it has been such a huge resource for me in carrying my

message and carrying a positive message on the internet,

being a teacher, spreading something really, really high vibe through Instagram.

You know, listen, my kid's only six years old.

So navigating social media with him is just, it's a few years away.

We've got some time here, more than a few years away.

But it's still something I've really been thinking about a lot because

I see how he's already kind of attuned to what's happening on social media. And so how can I help

him learn how to use this platform safely and how can you help your teens right now? And this is a

huge, huge question. Another big question is how can you guide your children

to create positive connections on Instagram while maintaining safety and well-being? And joining me to

help answer the question is Tara Hopkins, who is the global director of policy at Instagram.

Tara is amazing. Her background is in child protection and human rights, and she is a mother

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