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Posted by Richard Freed on December 19th, 2023 in Technology and Family
Dr. Richard Freed’s testimony in favor of AB 2408, the Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act (Cunningham and Wicks), at the California State Assembly Judiciary Committee. The bill prevents social media companies from using algorithms that addict kids: Read more
Posted by Richard Freed on October 22nd, 2021 in Technology and Family
I was quite moved in speaking with a remarkable group of parents who lost their kids, together with child advocates, at the Youth4Youth Summit put together by LookUp and The Social Dilemma. Read more
Posted by Richard Freed on May 1st, 2018 in Digital-age parenting, Technology and Family, Technology's Impact on Academic Success, Waldorf Education
Nita June Davanzo was kind enough to interview me for her Waldorf Education Podcast and it was a great talk.
Posted by Richard Freed on December 15th, 2017 in Digital-age parenting, Smartphones, Tech Addiction, Tech Exec Parenting, Technology and Family, Video Game Addiction, Wired Child
Dr. Freed, author of Wired Child, on Fox Mornings on 2 talking about the choice to get kids smartphones and other devices for the holidays.
Posted by Richard Freed on August 21st, 2017 in Phones in School, Tech Overuse and Emotional Problems, Technology and Family
Understanding why our kids' wired lives put them at risk is essential so we can provide them positive alternatives.
Posted by Richard Freed on August 15th, 2016 in Digital-age parenting, Tech and Academic Performance, Tech Parenting, Technology and Family
Why an "old-fashioned" approach works best to raise children in the digital age.
Posted by Richard Freed on August 11th, 2016 in Digital-age parenting, Tech Addiction, Technology and Family, Video Game Addiction
The mother's story of her video-game-addicted son in this CNN article and video clip (embedded below) are both tragic and compelling.
Posted by Richard Freed on July 19th, 2016 in Digital-age parenting, Tech and Academic Performance, Tech Overuse and Emotional Problems, Tech Parenting, Technology and Family
The Huffington Post published Dr. Freed's article on popular myths that are denying preteens and teens the families they need to live happy, productive lives.
Posted by Richard Freed on July 12th, 2016 in Smartphones, Technology and Family, Technology and Nature
Interviewed in this New York Times' article, I raise questions about how the gaming craze of Pokémon Go will affect children.
Posted by Richard Freed on June 18th, 2016 in Tech and Academic Performance, Technology and Family, Video Game Addiction
Dr. Richard Freed is featured on this Scalar Learning podcast. In this episode, he describes how video game addiction undermines children's academic success.
Posted by Richard Freed on February 19th, 2016 in Digital-age parenting, Tech Addiction, Tech Exec Parenting, Tech Parenting, Technology and Family, Video Game Addiction
I wrote this article in the Huffington Post to highlight the importance of preventing video game addiction before it sinks its teeth into children.
Posted by Richard Freed on January 17th, 2016 in Digital-age parenting, Smartphones, Tech Overuse and Emotional Problems, Tech Parenting, Technology and Family
A dangerous and widely-accepted myth has convinced many parents that teens, and even preteens, are best served by being turned loose with technology to engage with peers. Nothing could be further from the truth...
Posted by Richard Freed on December 21st, 2015 in Digital-age parenting, Smartphones, Tech Exec Parenting, Tech Parenting, Technology and Family
The Huffington Post published Dr. Freed's article on the challenges of parenting kids in the digital age. The article begins with the story of a mother who doesn't know if she can set limits on her daughter's phone...
Posted by Richard Freed on November 13th, 2015 in Smartphones, Tech Addiction, Tech and Academic Performance, Tech Parenting, Tech Policy, Technology and Family
Recently, Dr. Richard Freed was interviewed by Authentic Parenting's Anna Seewald on positive steps to raise healthy, happy kids in a digital age...