Recommended by Catherine Price & How to Feel Alive
Melissa 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!
Practically Deliberate is a must-read for anyone hoping to live a more intentional, joyful life.
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 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.
