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Would cellphone or social media ban work? Boston Children’s Hospital doctor weighs in.

Jon Keller

CBS News

May 3, 2026

Dr. Michael Rich, director of the Digital Wellness Lab, weighs in on the hot topic of banning devices and media use by kids and teens.

Get the whole story at CBS News.

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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