Why banning smartphones for kids will save their future and destroy your family harmony at the same time

Sarah’s 13-year-old son threw his backpack against the wall when she told him the phone was gone for good. The sound echoed through their kitchen like a gunshot, and for a moment, nobody moved. Her husband stood frozen by the coffee maker, and their younger daughter peeked around the corner with wide eyes. “You’re ruining … Read more

Why keeping your bedroom door open at night could change how deeply you sleep forever

Sarah had been waking up groggy for weeks, despite getting her full eight hours of sleep. She’d tried everything—new pillows, blackout curtains, even a white noise machine. Then one particularly stuffy night in July, she cracked open her bedroom door just two inches to let her cat wander freely. The next morning, she woke up … Read more