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Q1 2023 Digital Wellness Roundup: News, Research, Guides & More
We’ve rounded up some notable articles, videos, and podcasts from the first three months of 2023 to provide an overview of some recent findings, recommendations, and trends concerning young people’s…
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Meet Kathy Cooney, CIMAID Clinical Social Worker
Earlier this year we welcomed Kathy Cooney, LICSW to the Digital Wellness Lab and Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID) team here at Boston Children’s Hospital.
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Family Guide: 5 Strategies for Setting Digital Media Boundaries and Guidelines for Kids
Digital media have become deeply embedded in our kids’ lives, with screen time often beginning during toddlerhood. These technologies can provide cognitive, social, and emotional benefits, such as expanded learning…
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Sharenting: Understanding the Impact on Our Children’s Privacy and Well-being
Sharenting refers to parents sharing content about their children online. Sharenting is an easy, accessible way to share experiences and relate to other parents.
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“Sharenting” and Child Influencers
What is Sharenting? The rapid rise of social media has made it easier than ever to share pictures with family and friends collectively. Platforms like Facebook and other social media…
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Adolescent Media Use: Mediation and Online Safety Features
In this survey, Adolescent Media Use: Mediation and Online Safety Features, we asked 1,502 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 about their general media use and its impact…
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How Teens View Parental Rules & Online Safety Features
The Digital Wellness Lab connects with adolescents regularly throughout the year using short Pulse Surveys to help us better understand their perspectives on “hot button” topics related to technology and…
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Family Guide to Cyberbullying
In the United States, 59% of teens report that they have experienced harassment and bullying online. Learn about the possible effects and warning signs of cyberbullying and how you can…
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2022 Impact Report
In 2022, we sought to narrow our focus and deepen our impact, setting ourselves up to to fully commit to our work with our industry supporters and the healthcare community,…