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Impact of social media influencers on teens

NBC 26 Today talks to Dr. Ellen Selkie of UW Health Kids.
Posted at 7:29 AM, Apr 20, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-20 08:29:49-04

GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) — NBC 26 Today spoke with Dr. Ellen Selkie, an adolescent health expert with UW Health Kids, about the impact social media, and social media influencers, can have on teenagers.

In the video above, Dr. Selkie explains how influencers can have both positive and negative impacts on teens, and shares some tips for parents about how to keep their kids safe when interacting online.