Q3 found us busy publishing reports, welcoming new team members, and sharing our research insights at events around the world, and close to home.
Pritika shares her thoughts on the complex online landscape, and makes the case that young people need a voice in the discourse, policy and decision-making surrounding the digital world.
In this white paper, commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation, we provide fresh insights into the connections between gaming habits and loneliness.
Geo, a member of the Lab’s 2023-24 Student Advisory Council, offers insights on the evolving dynamics of slang and how teens feel when adults attempt to use it.
What the research tells us about smartphone use in schools, plus some thoughts for administrators as they work to determine what’s right for their schools and districts.
Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, Executive Director at NAMLE, shares why making media literacy education highly valued and widely practiced as an essential life skill is personal.
Gino Mortillaro, MD, exposes the downsides of using digital media to soothe an upset child, and shares his thoughts on making tech healthier for youth.
Antonia Holder, mom and tech company founder, shares her thoughts on the responsibility of parents and caregivers for their children’s digital wellness.
Frances Grimstad, MD, MS believes we need to rethink how we interact with information and each other, and there is inherent value in slowing down and hitting pause.
Inspired Internet Pledge: Year 1 Signatory and Advisor Activities
The first year of our Inspired Internet Pledge has been a fruitful one, with 34 Signatories and Advisors signed on. Together, we’re making the internet a safer and healthier place for youth.
Joshua Adams, Creative Director at Parent ProTech, shares two things tech companies can do to make their products healthier for kids, along with his thoughts for adults.
Tracy Richmond, MD, MPH shares her thoughts about social media and its impact on kids with eating disorders.
In this post, Oluwatomilola (Tomi) Idowu, a graduate research intern at the Lab in 2023-24, discusses the impact of AI on youth personal growth and development.
Alanna Powers, Research and Program Specialist at the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), shares her thoughts on making tech safer and healthier for kids.