Because youth today so often watch shows alone on their personal devices, it is imperative that we engage and have conversations with our teens about these intense subjects.…
Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from the. podcast we released yesterday. because it really captures all the points I want to make in this blog — and hopefully will inspire you to listen to the. full episode. which is perfect for a short walk or car drive at 19…
They call this 90% group “constant checkers (CC).” The CC group report higher anxiety levels than the people who report checking their devices less often. For some, constant checking itself can be a stressful act.…
Schools are, of course, full of tech, which also means they are full of A.I. All those little algorithms are taking their cues, making their moves, and, at times, helping students or hindering them with constructive and destructive capabilities.…
Research shows that kids and teens do better with phones away during school hours.…
If a child is not doing well in school, it calls for the situation to get fully examined, which is a topic for another day. Social engineering. Another issue is how much do we maneuver things without revealing all the details to our kids?…
I wondered how she had the time to communicate individually with 40 different people every day. So we discussed it and in fact, she informed me that she sends a Snap to all 40 people at once, sort of like a cc.…
Everyone is trying to grasp where we currently are with screen time and kids and where we will be when the COVID crisis is more fully behind us.…
There’s no doubt that the Pandemic impacted everyone’s relationship with technology, and I know we have all been curious about how Covid changed how our kids interact with devices.…
While many of these gifts have links to buy online, I hope you look for these items in your local stores because I firmly believe buying from small stores is the best way to support our communities. Family fun. 1.…
A person does not need to have full-fledged clinical addiction to be negatively impacted by substance use. One way to start to address issues is to have a primary care provider see a teen.…
Parental Controls With Jean Twenge. December 30, 2025. 4. min read. Delaney Ruston, MD. In Summary.…
Users anonymously receive and can send superlatives, such as “Best person to get a cup of coffee with?" or "Who is most likely to keep in touch with friends after ten years? ". TBH was the most popular download in the iTunes store in late September 2017.…
Coded Companion (CC) report. , users shared their experiences, and today, I share actual examples from two platforms they had their testers use: Snapchat’s My A.I. and Replika. continues below. Share. link copied. host a screening.…
Why Pokemon GO is so popular with your teen. July 13, 2016. 3. min read. Delaney Ruston, MD. Pokemon GO is sweeping the nation. Kids (and adults) are running around trying to spot imaginary characters floating in the real world.…
There is a real cost to arming (pun intended) our kids with these devices and sending them to school. Now is the time to stop and fully address this topic and ensure that schools become smartwatch and phone-free.…
Time spent in nature, whether it’s walking in fresh air, spending time in a park, sitting by a river, or simply being outside the home, has been linked to both short- and long-term benefits for mental, emotional, and physical health.…
How to help kids with social pressures. August 2, 2022. 4. min read. Delaney Ruston, MD.…
Parenting Gets Easier with Apple’s Announcement! Delaney Ruston, MD. June 5, 2018. Hey everyone—I believe this could be a real game changer.…
Second, a large meta-analysis found people understand and remember slightly better on paper, especially with longer texts.…
I compared it to my trying to ignore a plate of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies while doing a writing assignment—and I can tell you how that went 9 out of 10 times. As much as I feel for kids and teens, I also feel for us parents.…
How to Help with Intrusive Thoughts. October 4, 2022. 5. min read. Delaney Ruston, MD.…
Very similar to a school community screening, but with a different venue and audience.…
A friend in California who is the father of twin 8th graders told me how he thought his kids would be so excited to be on campus with others. His kids were put into small pods with other classmates for two days a week.…