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7 Ways to Parent in the Age of Brain Rot - ADDitude Magazine Feature

  • Writer: Dr. Leigh Rust
    Dr. Leigh Rust
  • May 28
  • 1 min read



We know that short-form content such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels are carefully engineered to activate the brain’s dopamine centers. We also know that excessive consumption of short-form content is linked to poorer attention, depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness. Difficulty disengaging and regulating emotions offline is a common result.


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