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

Audrey Smith

Verizon

Jun 24, 2025

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

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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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