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Podcast: Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
Episode: Talking to Adolescents About Nutrition and Social Media
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Host Holly Wayment welcomes back UT Austin Developmental Psychologist David Yeager, author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. Together, they delve into the complexities of guiding teenagers and young adults through the challenges of modern life, from screen time and social media to body piercings and nutrition.
Dr. Yeager shares groundbreaking insights on how the brain's motivation drivers remain similar from ages 10 to 25, emphasizing the importance of social status, respect, and acceptance. He discusses effective communication strategies fo...