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Phones, social media and kids: Experts weigh in

Lisa L. Colangelo

Newsday

Aug 30, 2024

Dr. Michael Rich of the Digital Wellness Lab provides tips on parenting in a world with social media & smartphones and examples of how access to community can be a benefit of these technologies.

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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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