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A New Study Found a Connection. Here’s What Parents Should Know. Key Takeaways A five-year study published in JAMA Network Open found small associations between addictive social media use and...

Your attention was made for more than a screen. Birding offers a surprisingly simple way to reclaim it. Key Takeaways Research suggests watching and listening to birds can reduce psychological...

Meta’s Landmark $17 Billion Settlement Could Mark a Turning Point  Key Takeaways Meta’s settlement adds new limits around teen screen time, notifications, likes, and other features designed to keep users...

You’re Not a Machine, So You Don’t Need to Wait Until You Break Down to Rest Key Points Constant notifications, messages, and digital demands fragment our attention and contribute to...

After struggling with parental controls and researching first-phone alternatives, one mom decided to start with technology that didn't need constant policing.  Emily Harrison wanted her 15-year-old son to be more...

People are taking off their shoes, putting away their phones, and walking through mud, rocks, grass, and even snow. The growing popularity of barefoot trails is part of a bigger...

Keep kids entertained, active, and learning indoors with easy screen-free games, crafts, and activities that encourage creativity and connection. Key Takeaways Creative indoor activities can keep kids entertained, active, and...

Gen Zers Are Bringing Back Game Nights, and That’s a Good Thing Game night is back, and it's not just because people suddenly discovered Mahjong. More people—especially Gen Z—are looking...

The Life You're Trying to Build Begins With the Attention You Choose to Protect How does living with intention help you make a fresh start? Intentional living helps people make...

4 Things Parents Can Do to Fight “AI Slop”  Why is AI Slop harmful to kids? YouTube's recommendation system is designed to maximize watch time, making it easy for AI-generated...

Why Some Apps Look Different on Wisephone Why do some apps, such as Google Maps and Spotify, look different on Wisephone? Wisephone is a healthy smartphone designed to reduce digital...

5 Lies Technology Tells Our Kids Kathy Koch, Ph.D. President, Celebrate Kids, Inc. What are the 5 lies technology tells kids? First, that they are the center of their own...