5 Step Method For Teenagers to Wean Off Social Media

Raising Daughters · Mar 27, 2025 · 41m

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Gabriela Nguyen, founder of Appstinent, about her 5D Step Method to wean off social media.

Despite teens’ fears of losing friends, this process encourages them to replace social media with meaningful activities, including alternative ways to stay connected via phone calls, video calls, and texts, as well as more in-person connections.5D Method: Decrease, Deactivate, Delete, Downgrade, & Depart

Prepare

Journal your deepest fears about quitting social media.

Identify your ultimate reason for leaving.

List realistic daily activities to replace social…