Digital Wellness Lab

What a fabulous event! We were honored to be a part of it.

🦺 TEENS: WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN THE DESIGN OF DIGITAL SAFETY TOOLS? 💻
Aura Company is looking for teens ages 13-17 to join their inaugural Digital Teen Advisory Panel. Panelists will play an active role in the design and improvement of digital safety tools that promote online safety, , and for teens and families by participating in activities ranging from feature testing to feedback surveys.

Learn more and apply at

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📢 Spotlight on Dr. Mike Tsappis: Exploring Internet Use Disorders 📢

We’re excited to highlight Dr. Mike Tsappis, co-founder of Boston Children’s Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID), for his contributions to the new Handbook of Children and Screens. His chapter on Internet Use Disorders provides valuable insights into the growing challenge of excessive internet use and its impact on youth.

Dr. Tsappis explores:

🎮 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychosocial treatments
💊 Pharmaceutical interventions like bupropion
🏫 Preventive strategies in schools
🤔 Key recommendations for future research and tailored prevention efforts

As demand for effective treatments continues to rise, Dr. Tsappis' work is critical in advancing our understanding of these issues.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/ALLe50Utqt3

💡 New Insights on Media Use in Middle Childhood 💡

As children enter middle childhood (ages 6–12), balancing their growing independence with guidance around media use can be challenging for parents. Dr. David Bickham’s chapter, “Parenting During Middle Childhood,” in the Handbook of Children and Screens provides valuable insights for parents navigating this stage.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 📖 Kids this age spend over 5 ½ hours daily on screens, impacting sleep & activity 📜 Consider maturity, not just age, when introducing smartphones 🤝 Balanced parenting helps children develop healthy online habits. Read more: https://ow.ly/4wiR50UsVWY