Articles
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Conversations with Clinicians: Desiree Sierra-Velez, MD
Desiree Sierra-Velez, pediatric gastroenterologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains how technology and tools can help empower teens to take care of their health, an important step towards autonomy over their healthcare decision-making.
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Teen Voices: Jeremy
Jeremy, a member of the Digital Wellness Lab’s 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council, shares his perspective on the opportunities with technology, and developing a healthy relationship with the digital world.
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Fellow Travelers: Adele Taylor
Adele Taylor, Senior Manager, Youth Programs and Partnerships at NoFiltr, urges tech platforms to take a safety by design approach to building products.
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Conversations with Clinicians: Anna Kirillova, OD, MS, FAAO
Anna Kirillova, OD, MS, FAAO talks about the importance of teaching kids that the internet and media are tools for the world, but are not the world itself.
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Q4 2024 Roundup
Digital Wellness Lab’s Q4 highlights: New teen AI research, #InspiredInternet Pledge convening, and global digital wellbeing forums.
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Fellow Travelers: Jared Matas, EdD
Discover how OunceIT’s EdTech specialist Jared Matas, EdD empowers schools to use technology intentionally, fostering creativity, curiosity, and healthier digital habits.
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Striking a Balance: Cell Phone Culture in Schools
Our 2024-25 Student Advisory Council kicked off with a thought-provoking discussion on how cell phone policies in their schools impact learning, social connections, and daily life.
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Conversations with Clinicians: Christina VanderPluym, MD
Christina VanderPluym, MD, a cardiologist and mom, faces the same tech challenges as other parents and caregivers. She shares her thoughts on the importance of helping kids develop the skills they need to navigate today’s digital world.
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Key Takeaways from Our 2024 Pulse Survey on Teens and AI
These takeaways from our Pulse Survey on Teens and AI underline the importance of providing young people with the tools, education, and support they need to engage with AI-powered tools.
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Fellow Travelers: Larissa May
Larissa May founded #HalfTheStory after facing her own struggles with social media, and has spent the past nine years driving the rapidly growing global movement towards digital wellness.
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How to Watch Out for Bots, Hackers, and Scams
Josh, a member of the Lab’s 2023-24 Student Advisory Council, offers practical advice for identifying fake accounts to help teens, and the caregivers and adults in their lives stay safe online.
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Conversations with Clinicians: Michael Tsappis, MD
Michael Tsappis, MD, Co-Director of the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders, shares some sound advice for parenting in the digital age.
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Fellow Travelers: Lena Slachmuijlder
Lena Slachmuijlder, a peacebuilder for over 30 years, shares her views on why and how tech companies should make their products healthier for young people.
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The Positive Side of Social Media
Danielle, a 2024 Summer Teen Advisor at the Digital Wellness Lab, created an evidence-backed poster illustrating the positive side of social media.
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Tips for Teens: Safely Navigating the Complexities of the Online World
Alexandra, a 2024 Summer Teen Advisor at the Digital Wellness Lab, offers insights and advice to help her fellow teens stay safe online.