Digital Wellness Lab research librarian Kaitlin Tiches cautions against oversharing the personal details of children widely over social media.
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Your Kid’s First Day Of School Pics Are Cute But Pose A Potential Problem
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NightSide News Roundup
Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich is interviewed about how younger generations are interacting with technology.
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It’s OK to Lose Yourself in Cute Cat Videos When You Need Them
The Digital Wellness Lab’s August 2022 Pulse Survey is cited in an exploration of the different effects social media can have on kids vs. adults.
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Sharing photos of your kids? Maybe not after you watch this deepfake ad
The Digital Wellness Lab’s research-backed guidance on “sharenting” is quoted in advising parents to find a balanced approach to sharing family moments on social media.
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The Future of Children’s Television Isn’t Television
Digital Wellness Lab research manager Libby Hunt explains the already well-established trend toward more interactive media for kids.
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AI on the Brain: How to Navigate Emerging Technology with Kids
Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich provide some in-depth guidance on kids and the potential effects of AI.
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Pinterest signs pledge to make the internet safer and healthier, especially for teens
The Digital Wellness Lab’s creation of the Inspired Internet Pledge and announcement of the Pledge with Pinterest are highlighted.
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Worried about your kids’ video gaming? Explore their online worlds yourself
Dr. Michael Rich, founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, articulates the importance of balancing screen time with other priorities in life, including low-stimulation time.
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Six ways parents can help children avoid harmful effects of social media
Some of the Digital Wellness Lab’s Pulse Survey results on the effects of social media on youth body image is cited in relation to the Surgeon General’s recent advisory.
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Mass. doctor on surgeon general’s social media warning
Digital Wellness Lab founder and director Dr. Michael Rich comments on US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s recent advice on social media, on the Lab research he cited, and on how social media can exacerbate existing body image problems with which young people already have to contend.
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