Digital Wellbeing

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Teens are flagging Character.AI addiction themselves

A Drexel study found all six addiction markers in teenagers' own posts about Character.AI.

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It’s not the scrolling that’s hurting children. It’s the sleep.

New research from Imperial College London found the link between social media and depression runs mainly through disrupted sleep — not screen time itself.
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UK gov to research on how to research children and tech.
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Research Links Smartphone at 12 to Depression, Obesity, Sleep Issues

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The School Holiday Screen Time Survival Guide: What Research Says About Resetting Before January

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School holidays mean more screen time. What does research say about children's screen time, boredom, and brain development?
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Why Some Australian Teens Are Actually Happy About the Social Media Ban

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Not all Australian teens are fighting the social media ban. Some are quietly relieved.
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Phone-Free Children’s Parties: What Parents Are Learning About the Phone Basket

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Parents are implementing phone-free parties with surprising success.

Boys Online Culture: What Parents Need to Know

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New research reveals how digital spaces shape young men
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Smartphone Effects on Children’s Brains by Age

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The impact of devices on the brains of infants, children and adolescents.
AI

FTC Investigating AI Chatbots Over Child Safety Concerns

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FTC launches inquiry into AI companion chatbots from Meta, OpenAI, Character.AI and others. What parents need to know about chatbot risks for children.
Instagram

Instagram and Teen Depression: Does One Cause the Other?

Pew Research Center
Or is there any good to come from Instagram for this age group?
Social Media

Australia Social Media Under 16 Research: Medical Journal Supports Ban 2025

Medical Journal of Australia
Medical Journal of Australia supports precautionary approach to social media ban for under-16s despite limited evidence of direct harm.

What “Learning How to Learn” Actually Means for Your Child

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Google's AI chief says 'learning how to learn' will be critical for the future—but what does this buzzword actually mean?
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