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Social media has revolutionized how we communicate, especially for teenagers. The downside to social media can be devastating such as harmful shaming, the pervasive desire for instant online validation and acceptance, and the the ever-present urge to compare yourself to others. Kim Karr co-founded a non-profit organization called #ICANHELP to combat digital negativity. #ICANHELP educates and empowers students to use social media positively. She has reached nearly half a million students nation-wide through speaking and programs. This is undeniably one of the hottest topics facing us all today, so whether you are a student, parent, teacher, caregiver to youth, or company, you will learn something from this episode. We urge you to listen and share so that together, we can set a daily example for how to be digital unicorns. Some Questions We Ask: What is the story behind how the #ICANHELP organization was born? How does #ICANHELP support schools (students and teachers)? What is your most memorable moment doing nation-wide social media positivity education? What is rewarding and challenging about being a social media educator and influencer? What actions can students, teachers, parents, and companies take to support/join #ICANHELP? In this Episode, You Will Learn: The way negative social media behavior inspired Kim to start #ICANHELP How social media has shifted the way that students/youth engage with one another The impact that adult behavior has on developing minds The intriguing statistics and trends related to teenage online behavior About conversations and activities that can positively influence teenage attitude and behavior You can connect with Kim Karr by visiting https://www.icanhelpdeletenegativity.org/ or emailing kim@icanhelpdeletenegativity.org. Please support #ICANHELP by following, posting on, and sharing their social media sites: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Follow us on social media at www.instagram.com/blissfulfortitude. You can connect with us and learn more about our services by visiting our website at https://blissfulfortitude.com/ or emailing us at blissfulfortitude@gmail.com. Leave us a message or question at 1-833-MYBLISS (1-833-692-5477). Please rate and review this episode! Key words: social media, positivity, digital for good, self-help, motivation, inspiration