Child social media use, Cajun and Creole cooking

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We explore the appropriate age for children to use social media after the surgeon general issued a new recommendation. Then, this week’s Food Friday segment gets you ready for Mardi Gras with Cajun and Creole style cooking from New Orleans.

Featured in this Show

  • Surgeon General: 13 is too young for social media

    Most social media companies require that users be at least 13 years old to join. But the U.S. Surgeon General said that 13 is too young, considering what research has shown about adolescent use of social media and mental health. A pediatrician and internet safety expert joins the program to discuss.

  • Food Friday: Cajun and Creole cooking for Mardi Gras

    Mardi Gras starts next week, so this week’s edition of Food Friday is all about Cajun and Creole cooking to help you celebrate the holiday.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Dr. Gwenn O'Keeffe Guest
  • Ace Champion Guest

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