October 2022

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  • Kaitlin Allair ’21MS Researches Effects of Teen Media Use for the Digital Wellness Lab

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    Alisa M. Libby

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    Simmons University News

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    The Lab’s Research Librarian Kaitlin Tiches née Allair is profiled about her in-depth work understanding the wealth of academic research relating to children, media, and technology.

    Get the whole story at Simmons University News.

  • Pinterest stakes its business on solving mental health crisis

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    Jack Benjamin

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    The Media Leader

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s work on the Inspired Internet Pledge is cited, promoting companies and organizations making actively healthful and positive designs and choices for digital media.

    Get the whole story at The Media Leader.

  • Noggin Launches Innovative Personalization Approach through Special Delivery

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    Staff

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    Yahoo Finance

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    The Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich calls out the importance of tailoring educational content to a child’s developmental stage.

    Get the whole story at Yahoo Finance.

  • How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?

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    Gretchen Peterson

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    those nerdy girls

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    The Lab’s work on disinformation and misinformation online is cited.

    Get the whole story at those nerdy girls.

  • Your Kid’s First Day Of School Pics Are Cute But Pose A Potential Problem

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    Kelsey Borresen

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    HuffPost

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    Digital Wellness Lab research librarian Kaitlin Tiches cautions against oversharing the personal details of children widely over social media.

    Get the whole story at HuffPost.

  • NightSide News Roundup

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    Dan Rea

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    WBZ Newsradio

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    Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich is interviewed about how younger generations are interacting with technology.

    Get the whole story at WBZ Newsradio.

  • It’s OK to Lose Yourself in Cute Cat Videos When You Need Them

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    Jill Duffy

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    PCMag

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s August 2022 Pulse Survey is cited in an exploration of the different effects social media can have on kids vs. adults.

    Get the whole story at PCMag.

  • Sharing photos of your kids? Maybe not after you watch this deepfake ad

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    Emmanuelle Saliba

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    Good Morning America

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s research-backed guidance on “sharenting” is quoted in advising parents to find a balanced approach to sharing family moments on social media.

    Get the whole story at Good Morning America.

  • The Future of Children’s Television Isn’t Television

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    Kate Knibbs

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    Wired

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    Digital Wellness Lab research manager Libby Hunt explains the already well-established trend toward more interactive media for kids.

    Get the whole story at Wired.

  • AI on the Brain: How to Navigate Emerging Technology with Kids

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    Ranya Barrett

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    My Bright Horizons

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    Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich provide some in-depth guidance on kids and the potential effects of AI.

    Get the whole story at My Bright Horizons.

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