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.

Katy and Zenia share what they wish they knew before stepping into the world of social media. Discover the valuable lessons they’ve learned and their tips for managing your digital footprint!

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.

Now a days when scrolling through our social media feeds, it can be difficult to pin point misinformation. With the expansion of artificial intelligence platforms, Sophie provides tips & strategies to carefully analyze the content we consume. Read more here.

Hear from Sonia about her experience using social media, its impact on her education, and strategies that help to keep her grounded.

How often do you find yourself questioning the origins of the content on your feed? In her blog piece, Jessica shares about her journey navigating social media content in the age of AI. She states that there aren't enough tools and guidance for young people growing up alongside emerging AI platforms. Read more here.

In Katy’s July edition of her 6-month social media detox, she shares about her experience of being on the outside looking in. Reflecting on her screentime, mood changes, and her thumb’s muscle memory, Katy highlights the journey shes embarked on.

Vicki Harrison, #GFM co-founder and program director, shares about her published work and the need for youth to be included in the dialogue about how to support their wellbeing. 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.

Isabella shares some tips & strategies for young people to stay safe from predators online, including links to center your wellbeing on different platforms. 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.

In this piece, Katy shares tips and strategies like taking a walk to overcome the urge to endlessly scroll online. Through some humorous bits, she provides an opportunity to reflect on our scrolling habits and make a conscious shift to center our mental wellbeing. Read more here!

March 13, 2024: GoodforMEdia Youth leaders were featured panelists at the White House Kids Online Safety Task Force Listening Session in collaboration with and hosted by the Stanford Internet Observatory and Social Media Lab with the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing.