Youth Voices
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Susan Reynolds
Co-Founder and Board Chair
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I Created an App to Solve Anxiety-Driven Insomnia, And It's Super Cute
This is the story of how the Sleepy Pets team came to win Dartmouth’s first-ever Designathon as well as a tribute to a group of friends arduously working to alleviate the issue of anxiety-driven insomnia—something that is relevant to me on a personal level…
Tech-Life Balance is More Important Than Ever. Here Is One Way to Achieve It.
If there is one key step you can take to transform your technology usage right now, it is to take a deep breath and ask your intention every time you pick up your screen…
I’m 15, and I Choose to Use a Flip Phone — Here’s Why
“I mean, if you have a flip phone, how do you even live?” They exclaimed in a tone of voice that seemed to imply a mix of shock and even slight anger…
How Young People and Celebrities Have Become Digital Protesters
I’m amazed by fans from all over the world working tirelessly to drown out hate. Using technology for good — fans of the group BTS, otherwise known as ARMY, supported black fans with the trend #WeLoveYouBlackARMY …
Challenge: A Week of Tech-Life Balance
If you want a week full of mindfulness, unplugging, and a clearer mind, this challenge is just what you need. Five days can make all the difference...
Technology’s Impact on Youth Mental Health
A little known physical fact is that 80% of us hold our breath when we check email…
What Does TTYL Mean?
TTYL events welcome friends as well as those looking to make new ones (so feel free to come alone)! When it comes to not knowing what to do without your phone? Don’t worry..
How I Use Fortune Cookies to Create Tech-Life Balance
Growing up, I was never fond of technology. To be quite frank, the only “technology” I enjoyed was watching reruns of the Saturday morning cartoons with my sister. It wasn’t until middle school that I was introduced to the idea of ubiquitous and constant connectivity…
The Importance of Silence, Stillness, and Solitude
Gen Z is said to be the first generation who grew up with the ubiquitous nature of smartphone usage. In addition, teenagers today spend up to 9 hours a day consuming media…
Finding the Good in COVID-19
I’m an eternal optimist. Always have been. So, it should come as no surprise that I've found a few good stories to share about these uncertain times.
Zohaib Qureishi from Digital For Good x #iCanHelp talks about why we should actively add kindness back into our digital media experiences.