# Social Media Addiction, Texas Policy Advocacy, and Child Care Deserts

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Podcast: [Growing Up In America: The Way It Is](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-up-in-america-the-way-it-is-6419419)
Published: 2026-03-05T03:38:42+00:00
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## Resource

Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Dr. Erica Hattery explore the intersection of social media, youth mental health, and child care policy. In this episode: Social Media Literacy: How do families, educators and policy makers combat social media addiction in K-12 students? Child Care Advocacy: How are advocates and organizers making child care more affordable in Austin-- Texas most expensive city for child care? Houston’s Child Care Deserts: Are Houston families facing a child care crisis? Featured Guests: Jane Kim , Founder of KindEd Cathy McHorse , Early Childhood Consultant Santrice Jones , Director of Strong Start at CHILDREN AT RISK Produced by CHILDREN AT RISK on 90.1 KPFT Houston. Support community radio at kpft.org .

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