How often do you pause to reflect on your scrolling habits? Now's your chance! Check out Naiya’s tips for prioritizing her mental health while using social media and technology.

In this blog post, Lukas describes the problematic portrayal of masculinity on social media, particularly within fitness culture. Lukas walks us through the standards posed on young men and the solutions he and his peers have developed in order to combat this. Read more here.

Tired of being shamed for your phone use? Jessica is too! Check out what she believes is the right approach to navigating today's digital world and how our adult allies can do more to support.

After a 6-month long social media detox, Katy reflects on the learnings she gained through this journey. Katy notes the opportunity to experience time away from notifications and the constant hum of information, leading her into a more intentional relationship with social media. Read more here.

Hear what Sonia has to say— tune in for her response to the question of social media use being viewed as a moral failure. She breaks down how platform features impact youth and what we can do about it.

Is social media boosting or hindering Sanjna's education? Find out in this video! Discover how she navigates the digital world and stays focused on her studies.

Drake gets real about starting social media at a young age and reveals the lessons he wishes he'd known before diving into the apps.

When it comes to social media use, Nirupama shares about the drastic need for legislation and protections for young people rooted in care for their wellbeing. She’s taken things into her own hands by creating Offline. Read more here.

In this op-ed, Chloe Kim responds to Surgeon General Murthy’s call for social media warning labels by affirming that cell phones and social platforms do not have nearly the same harmful effects as a cigarette. Here, Chloe suggests alternative solutions to support young people online.

In this blog post Katy documents how social media has impacted her life and the reasons why she decided to take a 6 month break from social media. Read more here.

Luci: Tips for her Younger Self

GoodforMEdia youth advisor Khoa-Nathan was recently interviewed by IDEO to share about the important role young people hold as consumers of platform design. Read more here.

In this piece, Ishani shares about the reality of scrolling through your timeline and feeling the natural urge to compare ourselves to the folks we see on our feeds, in the media, etc. Read more here.

Leading up to the White House Kids Online Safety Listening Session, we asked youth in the community to share their ideas for change. Here is what they said.

Struggling with FOMO, especially on days centering relationships, can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this post, Zenia shares some tips and strategies to overcome the fear of missing out this Valentine’s day, or really any day!

How do you know when you need to embark on a digital detox? Lukas shares their experience navigating the fear of missing out when cutting back on their screen time. Read more here!

It’s important to notice what makes me feel insecure…

This is something that I would tell my younger self …

Try to pay attention to the subtle messages that you’re getting from your feed…