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12/09/2025

Healthy tech habits start with awareness, modeling, and open conversations.

📕 Jonathan Haidt points out in The Anxious Generation that around 2012 — the same time smartphones and social media became nearly universal among teens — rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm began to rise sharply, especially among girls.

He describes the shift from a “play-based childhood” — filled with outdoor exploration, face-to-face friendships, and independence — to a “phone-based childhood” centered around screens, likes, and digital validation.

For many parents, this change has happened so quickly that it’s hard to keep up.

If you're looking for manageable, realistic ways to support your teen online, we’ve got you.

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12/08/2025

Healthy tech habits start with awareness, modeling, and open conversations.

Jonathan Haidt points out in The Anxious Generation that around 2012 — the same time smartphones and social media became nearly universal among teens — rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm began to rise sharply, especially among girls.

He describes the shift from a “play-based childhood” — filled with outdoor exploration, face-to-face friendships, and independence — to a “phone-based childhood” centered around screens, likes, and digital validation.

For many parents, this change has happened so quickly that it’s hard to keep up.

If you're looking for manageable, realistic ways to support your teen online, we’ve got you.

Follow us for more resources like this!

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12/04/2025

Social media affects teen mood, sleep, confidence, and relationships.

Imagine handing your teen the keys to a car before they’ve ever taken a driving lesson—no rules, no seatbelt, no idea where they’re headed.

You wouldn’t dream of doing that, right?

And yet, when we hand over smartphones and social media accounts without clear boundaries or guidance, that’s essentially what we’re doing.

We’re giving them access to an incredibly powerful tool—one that can connect, inspire, and educate—but also distract, distort, and overwhelm.

📖 I’ve been reading The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt who shares in-depth how the rise of smartphones has shifted free play to phone-based interactions for children and how this shift is causing a mental health crisis for our youth.

In his book, Haidt explores how growing up online has fundamentally changed childhood and adolescence.

He argues that many of today’s teens are struggling not because they’re weaker or less resilient—but because the world they’re growing up in is missing the natural guardrails that used to keep development on track.

Let’s help them use it intentionally, not automatically.

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12/03/2025

Anyone else looking for a handbook around parenting teens in the digital age? To say the least, parenting in the digital age is hard.

And then there is social media. 😬

Social media can absolutely enrich a teen’s life when used thoughtfully, but it can also drain their confidence, sleep, and sense of self when it’s not.

🛠 Like any powerful tool, the outcome depends on how it’s used.

Look out for our blog on managing teens social media use.

In the meantime follow us for tools, mental health education, and parent-friendly strategies that make digital life feel a little more balanced.

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11/27/2025

Do you feel more stressed after scrolling or more relaxed? 🤔

Understanding how tech affects your mood is the first step to creating balance.

Breaking digital habits takes time and self-compassion.

Time for some Accountability and Compassion Tech Tips

✅ Share your goals with a partner, friend, or coworker.

✅ If you’re a parent, consider creating a family “tech agreement” where everyone participates in setting boundaries together.

✅ When slip-ups happen (and they will – because we’re all human!) treat them as information, not failure.

Each lapse helps you learn what triggers your overuse.

Progress isn’t about perfection; it’s about awareness and alignment with your values.

Let’s start a conversation!

Comment your experience ⤵️ and visit our blog for ways to manage tech use in your daily life.

👉🏼https://chescowellbeing.com/reclaiming-control-6-practical-ways-to-break-tech-addiction-without-going-off-the-grid/

11/24/2025

When was the last time you went 1 full hour without checking your phone? How about 2 hours? How about half a day?

It may feel impossible, but small shifts can make a big difference for your mental health, focus, and family time.

Let's talk about 🙋🏻‍♀️ Digital Detox Moments

You can reset your habits through short detox periods—like a “tech-free Sunday” or a weekend without social media.

If that feels daunting, start smaller ➡️ try a single screen-free evening.

Notice how your nervous system responds.

Many people report feeling more grounded and creative after even brief breaks.

If you’ve ever felt like your tech habits are running the show, you’re not alone—and there are ways to regain balance without having to give up the benefits of modern life.

Technology isn’t going anywhere, and that’s not a bad thing. The goal isn’t to disconnect completely—it’s to reconnect intentionally.

When you build awareness around your digital habits, you reclaim your attention, your time, and your peace of mind.

Start small.
One mindful boundary.
One screen-free meal.
One night where the phone charges in another room.

Over time, those small shifts add up to something big: space to breathe, focus, and truly connect—with yourself, your work, and the people who matter most.

💌 We invite you to message us when you're ready to empower your well-being. We use a strength-based customized approach to meet your exact needs.

11/19/2025

You don’t have to do it alone. Or all at once.

You don’t need to go cold turkey (plus, who wants to be handed a cold turkey anyway? 😂)

Try reducing your tech use in small, consistent ways ⤵️

✅ Replace 15 minutes of evening scrolling with a walk, music, or journaling.

✅ Keep your phone out of reach when you’re talking with someone.

✅ Switch your screen to grayscale mode — studies show it reduces the dopamine “reward” effect.

The key is not just to cut screen time, but to fill that time with something meaningful.

Tech addiction can sneak into work and family life, leaving you stressed and distracted.

If your relationship with technology feels overwhelming or you’re finding it hard to make changes on your own, therapy can help.

CBT and DBT are effective, evidence-based ways to rebuild balance and reduce anxiety around digital use.

You don’t have to go offline to find calm—you just need a plan that puts you back in control.

At CCWB, we empower our clients to self-regulate their tech use for lasting change.

Our clients report improved sleep, emotional stability, physical health, and relationships. Moreover, they feel more centered, grounded, and overall happier.

💌 We invite you to message us when you're ready to empower your well-being. We use a strength-based customized approach to meet your exact needs.

11/17/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by your devices? 💬 Here are some tips to ➡️ Set Clear Boundaries.

✅ Establish device-free times and zones--during meals, first hour of the morning, or the hour before bed.

✅ Designate certain areas or rooms as a device-free zone such as where you sit down to eat a meal, family room, or bedroom.

✅ Turn off nonessential notifications (social media, promotions, group chats that don’t need immediate responses).

✅ Use different modes on your phone so that notifications don't come through, primarily "work mode" and "sleep mode"

✅ Create work/life “digital walls”—for example, no email after 5 p.m. or no Slack messages on weekends.

Sometimes it’s hard to set boundaries and create balance on your own.

At CCWB, we see many of our clients struggle with self-regulation when it comes to constant tech use with:

smartphones
apps
smartwatches
streaming on TV
emails
social media

We’ve noticed when our clients are able to self-regulate their tech use, they report:

✅ improved sleep
✅ emotional stability
✅ better physical health
✅ happier relationships

Moreover, they feel more centered, grounded, and overall happier.

Our caring clinicians at CCWB help working professionals and parents regain control over their tech use and mental health.

Learn more in the blog to break the chains of tech overuse and live a more intentional, centered, and present life with the friends and family you love 💙

Read the full article here:

👉🏼 https://chescowellbeing.com/reclaiming-control-6-practical-ways-to-break-tech-addiction-without-going-off-the-grid/

11/13/2025

So you want to break your smartphone addiction, but the goal isn’t to toss your phone into the nearest body of water 🌊 (that might be one of the beautiful ponds at Longwood Gardens here!).

Your goal is to use tech intentionally, rather than automatically.

Think of this process as learning to have a healthy relationship with technology, one rooted in awareness and choice.

Your first step is to build awareness 🧠

✅ Start by noticing when, where, and why you reach for your device.

Is it boredom?
Stress?
Avoidance?

✅ Use your phone’s built-in screen time tracker or an app to log your daily usage.

Awareness is the foundation of change — most people underestimate their screen time by several hours a day 🤯

Our latest blog offers tips for breaking the cycle of tech addiction, without giving up the benefits of technology.

Read the full article here:

👉🏼 https://chescowellbeing.com/reclaiming-control-6-practical-ways-to-break-tech-addiction-without-going-off-the-grid/

11/12/2025

Recent research reveals 4 staggering stats that confirm what many of us already feel: our devices are taking up a lot of space in our lives ⤵️

1️⃣ About 10% or 33.19 million Americans are addicted to social media compared to the average person. (California State University 2018)

2️⃣ In the U.S., the average adult spends more than 4.5 hours a day on their phone, and nearly half self-identify as “addicted.” (Consumer Affairs, 2025 survey & Harmony Healthcare IT, 2024 report)

3️⃣ One in two teens say they are online “almost constantly.” Those who spend more than four hours a day on screens (outside schoolwork) show higher rates of anxiety and depression symptoms. (CDC report 2024)

4️⃣ In the workplace, digital distractions are estimated to reduce productivity by up to 25%, as employees struggle to focus between notifications and multitasking demands. (Insightful Study 2024)

This isn’t just a numbers problem — it’s a nervous system problem.

Too much screen time can increase stress, anxiety, and burnout — especially for working professionals and parents.

Discover simple, realistic strategies to reduce tech overload and reclaim your focus by reading our newest blog article.

Read the blog post here:

👉🏼 https://chescowellbeing.com/reclaiming-control-6-practical-ways-to-break-tech-addiction-without-going-off-the-grid/

11/10/2025

Ever feel like your phone is running your life instead of the other way around? 📱

Your devices can be amazing tools — but when scrolling and notifications start to control your day, it can impact your mental health, sleep, and even your relationships.

For many of us, the constant pull to check devices is less about willpower and more about what’s happening in the brain 🧠

Notifications trigger dopamine surges—the same reward chemical that fuels other addictions.

Over time, our brains start to crave those small hits of stimulation and validation.

Learn practical, research-backed ways to reclaim your attention and balance tech in your life by reading our latest blog post.

Read the blog post here:

👉🏼 https://chescowellbeing.com/reclaiming-control-6-practical-ways-to-break-tech-addiction-without-going-off-the-grid/

11/06/2025

If you’ve ever felt like your tech habits are running the show, you’re not alone—and there are ways to regain balance without having to give up the benefits of modern life.

Not sure if tech is running your life?

Take time to notice today how often you check the following:

-Smartphone
-apps
-smartwatches
-streaming on TV
-emails
-social media

There's a lot of tech to get distracted by!

We’ve noticed when our clients are able to self-regulate their tech use, they report improved sleep, emotional stability, physical health, and relationships.

💙 Moreover, they feel more centered, grounded, and overall happier.

We offer practical, gentle guidance to help you set boundaries, manage stress, and reclaim your time.

We'd love for you to join us in this month's series on Reclaiming Control: 6 Practical Ways to Break Tech Addiction (Without Going Off the Grid)

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