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Media Moment: Fear of Missing OutDecember 13, 2021I received my first phone and first tablet when I was in middle school. As soon as I got them, I couldn’t help but start to check out everything they… Read More
Defining Digital WellnessNovember 1, 2021When the Digital Wellness Lab launched in March, 2021, its mission was clear, to understand and promote wellness in the digital age. Less straightforward was the definition of “digital wellness”,… Read More
Is Social Media the Tobacco of the 21st Century?October 29, 2021Social media, as former Facebook president Sean Parker famously acknowledged, is “exploiting a vulnerability in human psychology” by creating a “social validation feedback loop”. In a country where over 85%… Read More
Media use and the “new normal”October 27, 2021The Digital Wellness Lab's real-time survey reveals how parents felt their child’s media use changed throughout the summer and into the school year during the COVID-19 pandemic. When we first… Read More
Webinar: Silent Screams in ScreensOctober 25, 2021In this webinar, you’ll learn about how to recognize, treat, prevent and talk to kids and teens about cyberbullying. Read More
Webinar: Back to SchoolSeptember 28, 2021In this webinar, you’ll learn about strategies for a successful back-to-school transition after a year of schooling and socializing online. Read More
Media Moment: Goodbye TikTok!September 25, 2021Hi! My name is Nadia Ruberg. I am in middle school and I love to sing, swim, and act. Let's just get one thing straight: I used to be VERY… Read More