Dr. Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, a Consulting Psychologist with the Digital Wellness Lab, emphasizes the need for balance and moderation in using low-energy down time.
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Out: Girl bossing. In: Bed rotting.
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Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren’t Enough
Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich frames the keeping of phones out of schools as a way for students to developed dearly needed independence..
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Larry Magid: For kids, summertime doesn’t have to mean more screen time
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich is cited for writing about how a necessary tool like the internet cannot be treated the same was substance addictions are.
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Local experts say helicopter parenting is a bigger danger to child mental health than screens
Digital Wellness Lab director Dr. Michael Rich lays out unstructured play and mindful use of screen devices as tools as vital tools in helping kids develop in healthy ways.
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Pinterest CEO wants to build a “more positive version of social media”
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Inspired Internet Pledge initiative is highlighted for pushing tech companies to improve safety and health in the internet.
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Why I Plan To Let My Kids Get Bored This Summer
Dr. Michael Rich of the Digital Wellness Lab chimes in about the value of boredom and its relationship with creativity.
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The 1 Simple Thing You Can Do To Cut Down On Your Teen’s Phone Use
The founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, Dr. Michael Rich, discusses savvy ways to limit kids’ screen use, emphasizing the importance of adult modeling of healthy habits.
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Cultivating Citizenship Through Digital Connections at SXSW 2024
Dr. Michael Rich, director of the Digital Wellness Lab, takes part in a panel at SXSW on developing prosocial behaviors in digital interactions.
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Your Kid May Already Be Watching AI-Generated Videos on YouTube
Digital Wellness Lab Research Director David Bickham comments on the potential innovations from and pitfalls of using new AI tools in the creation of children’s media.
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Fallout from British royal family photo altered by Princess Kate
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. David Bickham comments on how normal it is to curate and alter photos of oneself online and advises on how to talk with children about online imagery.
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