In this episode of embers, the teens dove into the topic of social media and how it feels to push pause.

Through their conversation, these insightful teens uncover some of the benefits of having digital connection available at our fingertips, but also (and more enlightening to us!) how boundaries can help us feel refreshed. What they said left us feeling intrigued and optimistic. 

Curious? Come along!

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Embers is a place where teens share their stories as they navigate the waters between childhood and adulthood. Join us as they explore timely and compelling topics—fanning the embers burning in each of us.

Embers is a production of valo. We are an organization committed to guiding teens as they seek to create real connections in our increasingly digital world. We take teens from all walks of life on retreats. In this space, they are eager to open up and uncover what matters most. For them, it’s pretty simple—sustained, unplugged, face-to-face connection.