Why We Should Rethink TikTok
TikTok, the short-form video app that has taken over the phones of millions of tweens and teens around the world, is seriously focused on dominating social media.
Social Media Wellness
Teacher Appreciation Week: Margaret Miller
On #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I want to recognize Margaret Miller (who I now know as Margaret, because time will do that…). She was my high school counselor for a hot-minute, but has spent the past few decades as a trusted friend and confidante to so many, including lucky me.
From the Mailbag: Are we still using paper planners? It is 2019.
I receive a good number of questions and regret that I can’t answer them all personally. I do like to answer a few publicly, especially when I know others can benefit. Today’s question comes from Ontario, Canada, and involves my …
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From the Mailbag: Sixth-grade class project
Side note: I have recently received a number of emails from students who want me to answer questions for their class projects. I think it is so wonderful that students feel empowered to contact sources directly and wish I could …
National Day of Unplugging – digital detox, FOMO and perfectionism
These feelings of FOMO also contribute to our culture of perfectionism and never feeling good enough. Being in the moment and experiencing it is often enough.
Happy 2019!
I recently wrote a piece for the Washington Post on what Silicon Valley parents are *really* doing around screentime. I wrote the piece to alleviate some of the fear-mongering and parent-shaming based on the myth that Silicon Valley parents don’t let their …
Back to School, Instagram Launch, and Atlantic Video
It’s been an incredibly busy few weeks with back to school in full swing and the latest social media research backing up much of the work that I shared in my latest book, Social Media Wellness. Earlier this month, I helped Instagram launch …
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From the Mailbag: Paper Planners for Everyone?!
I often get questions in my inbox, and while I am (sadly!) not able to answer them all, I am happy to answer a question from the mailbag and share my response in hopes it helps others. Enjoy! Hi Ana! …
On the Road Again!
I am heading out on the road this week (first stop: Mill Valley, CA to talk about the culture of perfectionism), and thought it would be a good time to share some of my recent work, especially as we’ve moved past …
The SOCIAL MEDIA WELLNESS Book Tour FAQs (and my answers)
Ever since my new book SOCIAL MEDIA WELLNESS came out August 29, I have been on book tour visiting schools in cities around the country and talking to parents, students, and faculty members about understanding our current social media landscape, managing digital distractions, …
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