LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from local child development experts on how we can be better parents and guardians.Today’s topic: 6 signs your child has ‘FOMO’ and 6 ways to helpLet’s begin with what FOMO is — and that’s “Fear of Missing Out.” It’s normal, and adults deal with it too, but with smartphones now in the hands of more than 90% of U.S. teenagers, experts say, FOMO is now in high gear.Kids are constantly seeing what they aren’t doing, and then it’s compounded when they see pictures or videos involving friends or classmates. In a recent article on Parents.com, parenting expert Irin Rubin says, “What teens see on social media feels 100% real, and why social media often triggers feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and negative self-image.”Here are 6 ways to spot that your child is dealing with FOMO:
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- Placing extra importance on popularity
- Constantly…