Michael Carter, Ph.D, Adds to the Lab’s Expertise
Within his role as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Digital Wellness, Michael will work with the Lab to investigate ways to advance the design of interactive media for the health
The Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is passed in California
Newly passed legislation in California, Assembly Bill 2273, The Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, seeks to protect children by requiring online services to proactively design their products and features to
Ask the Experts: How do I model good digital media and tech habits for my kids?
How do I model good digital media and tech habits for my kids? As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Drawing from what we know from research, this
What To Do When… Your teen seems to prefer spending time online than with their family or “real world” friends
If it seems like your teen would rather spend time on their phone than with their family or even their IRL friends, you’re not alone. It’s normal for adolescents to
Ask the Experts: Teens, Photos, and Online Privacy
The Mediatrician offers a parent of a teenager strategies to support her daughter’s healthy and safe use of photo sharing on social media.
What To Do When… You see inappropriate content on your teen’s social media page
We offer strategies and conversation starters for parents who find inappropriate content — such as drug or alcohol use, hateful language, or sexually explicit photos — on their child’s social
Digital Wellness in 2021: A look back
Since the Digital Wellness Lab launched in March of 2021, we've been hard at work conducting science-based research and creating data-driven content with the goal of helping families achieve digital
Social Media-lutions 2022
This year, social media continues to be popular among teenagers. As 2022 approaches, consider making a New Year’s social media-lution–a resolution around social media use–with your teen to help them
Media Moment: Fear of Missing Out
I received my first phone and first tablet when I was in middle school. As soon as I got them, I couldn’t help but start to check out everything they