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- - - Our research primarily focuses on examining the relationship between interactive media technologies and development, particularly on young people’s physical, mental, and social health.
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- - - Our initiatives are designed to advance our vision of an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.
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- - - We translate research into resources designed to further our mission of promoting positive and healthy digital media experiences for young people.
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About
- - - We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren’t Enough

Elizabeth Heubeck

Education Week

May 14, 2024

Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich frames the keeping of phones out of schools as a way for students to developed dearly needed independence..

Get the whole story at Education Week.

We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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