Recommended by Catherine Price & How to Feel Alive
Melanie and her team are doing invaluable work educating parents, schools, and communities about the importance of setting boundaries around screens. If you want solid, evidence-backed advice for how to manage technology and kids, you should subscribe!
Devin and I have collaborated on how to harness the power of fun in a workplace setting for over a year now, and I'm inspired—and learn something new—every time we have a conversation. I'm thrilled that he's now on Substack, and I look forward to learning even more from him. Subscribe so that you can, too!
Relational Riffs is full of thoughtful, well researched essays -- written by a clinical psychologist and couples therapist -- about relationships: what makes certain relationships work better than others, how to handle common challenges, and how to make them healthier. Read it if you want evidence-backed advice on how to make your own relationships stronger!
Charles Duhigg's book, The Power of Habit, not only is a fascinating read, but it greatly influenced How to Break Up With Your Phone. I can't wait to read his Substack.
I am not a horror fan. In fact, I don't even really like watching movies IN GENERAL. But my brilliant friend Eleanor Johnson writes a Substack about feminism and horror that is so well written and interesting that I read every post, even though I will never (and I mean NEVER) watch any of the movies that she writes about. It's that interesting. So if you're a horror fan, you definitely should subscribe. And if you're not, well, maybe you should, too!
I've been a fan of Jean Twenge's ever since I read her explosive 2017 article in the Atlantic, "Have Smartphones Destroyed A Generation?" (and her book, iGen). She was one of the first people to sound the alarm on the effects of social media and smartphones on youth mental health, and she continues to be one of my absolute top trusted sources. Subscribe if you want to stay on top of the academic debate--and learn practical ways you can protect yourself and your kids.
I loved Katherine's book (Childhood Unplugged) and I love her Substack, too! I highly recommend it to anyone striving to achieve screen/life balance for themself and their family.
Are you worried about kids, social media, and smartphones? Then you need to read Jon Haidt's Substack. He & his collaborators make the case that social media is a leading contributor to the teen mental health crisis, and provide suggestions for what we can do about it.
Annie Duke's newest book, QUIT: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, Thinking in Bet, and How To Decide, has had a huge impact on my own decision-making process—and has made me realize that, far from being irresponsible, quitting your obligations to other people can actually be a way to recommit to yourself.
Devorah Heitner is a fellow believer in screen/life balance who offers research-based advice on mentoring kids and teens as they navigate social media, texting, gaming and their digital reputations.
Ryan McCormick is a primary care doctor (and friend) who shares articles, essays, personal experiences and advice about all things related to health—in much more depth than is possible in most 15-minute doctor appointments.
Wendy is an artist and graphic journalist whose work consistently uplifts and inspires me.
