Social media plays a large role in how children and teens communicate, learn, and socialize, which can raise important questions for parents around safety, privacy, and trust. In this Provider Video Insight, psychologist Zach Myers, Ph.D., from the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health discusses how parents can thoughtfully monitor social media use while supporting healthy independence. The video introduces an age‑appropriate “training wheels” approach that emphasizes open communication, consistent guidance, and gradual independence as children grow.