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  • Could Podcasts Fix Screen Time Woes for Children?

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    Lauren Coffey

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    EdSurge

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s Knowledge Manager, Kaitlin Tiches, MLIS, emphasizes consideration of what content screens are showing kids as fundamental to healthy usage.

    Get the whole story at EdSurge.

  • Smartphones and anxiety in kids: What parents need to know now

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    Audrey Smith

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    Verizon

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    Dr. Michael Rich, Director of the Digital Wellness Lab, helps to answer pressing questions on how families can best navigate smartphone usage.

    Get the whole story at Verizon.

  • The Mediatrician’s #1 Rule for Tech and Kids (It’s Not What You Think)

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    Joshua Adams

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    Parent ProTech on YouTube

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    Dr. Michael Rich of the Digital Wellness Lab sits down for an extensive discussion of all aspects of kids’ interactions with technology and media.

    Get the whole story at Parent ProTech on YouTube.

  • Approaching screen time with nuance

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    Andrew Bracken

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    KPBS

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich shares advice on approaching screen use with balance and nuance.

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  • Digital Lives: Finding a Balance

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    mindscape staff

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    mindscape

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s Family Digital Wellness Guide and 5 Ms of Digital Wellness are cited as valuable resources.

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  • The 5 Ms of Digital Wellness

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    Larry Magid

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    ConnectSafely on Spreaker

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    Friend of the Lab Larry Magid concisely defines the Digital Wellness Lab’s 5 M’s of Digital Wellness.

    Get the whole story at ConnectSafely on Spreaker.

  • The Nature Remedy: Find Freedom from Tech Overload

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    Kerry Crofton

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    mindful.org

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    Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich gives some tips on managing the temptation of screen media and espouses the the virtues of boredom.

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  • How young is too young? No such thing, apparently.

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    Sy Boles

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    The Harvard Gazette

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    Dr. Michael Rich, director of the Digital Wellness Lab, gets in-depth about how digital media affects kids at every age range.

    Get the whole story at The Harvard Gazette.

  • Free Virtual Presentation on Youth, Media and Mental Health

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    Liz Nolan

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    Patch

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    An upcoming May 21st session by Digital Wellness Lab Knowledge Manager Kaitlin Tiches, MLIS on healthy teen media and technology use is highlighted.

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  • Press Release  Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts First-Ever Healthy Youth Summit

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    governor's staff

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    mass.gov

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    Digital Wellness Lab Clinical Research Specialist Nicole Powell joins with experts and youth to promote connection and wellness.

    Get the whole story at mass.gov.

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