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

Sy Boles

The Harvard Gazette

May 9, 2025

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

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We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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