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What Do Leading Schools Prioritize for Student Development?

DOcurious summarized what leading innovative schools focus on developing their students in both academics and overall development.

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DoCurious Blog Post

What Do Leading Schools Prioritize for Student Development?

DOcurious summarized what leading innovative schools focus on developing their students in both academics and overall development.
Third-Party Article

Giving My Teenager A Loaded Gun

Examples of non-phone activities and the benefits for young people
Third-Party Article

Social Media Shortens Your Life. Here’s How to Get Time Back

People using apps like TikTok and Instagram start to underestimate the time they’re on such platforms after just a few minutes of use.
Research Study

Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem

Sleep deprivation, a condition marked by insufficient or poor-quality sleep, is a widespread issue with serious health consequences.
Third-Party Article

A Teacher Did All He Could to Keep Kids Off Phones. He’s Quitting in Frustration.

Mitchell Rutherford, a veteran biology teacher, is leaving his job due to the disruptive influence of smartphones on his students.
Third-Party Article

NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin

NYC declares social media an environmental toxin, urging restrictions on youth access and calling for stronger regulations against harmful tech practices.
Research Study

Study: Nearly Half of British Teens Feel ‘Addicted’ to Social Media

New research reveals alarming levels of social media addiction among British teens, with nearly half struggling to control their usage.
Third-Party Article

Shop class taught students to achieve things step by step, leading to goal-oriented challenges and happiness.

Shop class taught valuable life lessons beyond woodworking: breaking down big goals, embracing challenges, and finding joy in the process.
Third-Party Article

Children in Mental-Health Crisis Surge Into Hospital E.R.s

Children in mental health crisis overwhelm ERs. Long waits & lack of options leave families desperate. Read more.
Third-Party Article

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook are addictive, harm kids

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram & Facebook are addictive and harm kids. This landmark legal action alleges Meta knowingly exploited children for profit.
Third-Party Article

Adults Are Panicked About Teens and Social Media. These Girls Have Advice.

Forget adults - teens reveal the truth about phones & social media.
Third-Party Article

Kids Who Get Smartphones Earlier Become Adults With Worse Mental Health

Study links earlier smartphones in childhood to worse mental health in young adults, especially girls.
Research Study

Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Screens may change kids' brains, raising depression and anxiety risks. Learn more about the surprising link.
Third-Party Article

8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Learn how to enter a state of "flow" where you're completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task.
Podcast / Video

Parents Should Give Their Kids The Gift of Real World Activities

The DOcurious founder's message to parents for their kids: Make 2026 The Year You Stop Scrolling and Start DOing!
Research Study

US Students worse at solving complex problems and communication skills says PISA

The US has lost ground in how well students can solve complex problem and communicate effectively, according to PISA testing of 15-year-old students.
Third-Party Article

Nonacademic credentials are becoming more important in college admissions

Though extracurriculars have always played a role in college admissions, they are becoming more important for several reasons.
Third-Party Article

Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy — And Simple Ways to Fix It

Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
Third-Party Article

They All Had a Smartphone Before the Age of 10: Today, Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm

The study’s findings suggest that those who received their first smartphone before the age of 13 tend to report significantly lower mental well-being.
Third-Party Article

A Boy Learns About Ziti – and Life

How real-world activities help people learn
Third-Party Article

It's A Smartphone Life: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Have One

84% of teenagers now have their own phones, immersing themselves in a complex world of experiences that adults sometimes need a lot of decoding to understand.
Third-Party Article

The Rise of Low-Tech Parenting

It’s not just our kids who need to be dragged off screens. It’s us.
Third-Party Article

Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle?

Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children, according to research by the American Psychological Association.
Third-Party Article

Phones, Vapes and Kids

A group of suburban Sydney parents have formed an alliance to stop their children from using smart phones and social media.
Third-Party Article

Mom Takes Tween's Phone and iPad Away After She Starts Middle School. What Happens Next Astounds Her

She's engaging with her little sister and laughing with us. Boredom has been so, so good. And we're only on day 2.
Third-Party Article

NYTimes: Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury Good

Since so-called intelligence tests were invented a century ago, IQ scores climbed steadily in a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect - until recently.
Third-Party Article

Screen-time worries send parents in increasingly desperate directions

Parents trying to raise kids in a tech-saturated world are overwhelmed with the amount of work and fighting it takes to protect them.
Third-Party Article

Schools as hubs for social and emotional learning: Are schools and teachers ready?

Results indicate that developing social and emotional skills is acknowledged as an aim of schools as much as promoting academic skills.
Research Study

The Impacts of Lonliness on Campus

Disconnected students are more likely to disengage from their studies, skip classes, and underperform. This is contributing to lower completion rates.
Third-Party Article

Getting Students Engaged in Learning

Before COVID, 40 to 60 percent of students were showing signs of disengagement in learning. The pandemic exacerbated students’ disengagement.
DoCurious Blog Post

What Do Leading Schools Prioritize for Student Development?

DOcurious summarized what leading innovative schools focus on developing their students in both academics and overall development.
Third-Party Article

Social Media Shortens Your Life. Here’s How to Get Time Back

People using apps like TikTok and Instagram start to underestimate the time they’re on such platforms after just a few minutes of use.
Research Study

Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem

Sleep deprivation, a condition marked by insufficient or poor-quality sleep, is a widespread issue with serious health consequences.
Third-Party Article

8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Learn how to enter a state of "flow" where you're completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task.
Third-Party Article

Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy — And Simple Ways to Fix It

Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
Third-Party Article

Time spent by young people on smart phones

The average young person today is on course to spend 25 years of their life on their phone. (Plus more on other screens.)
Third-Party Article

Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World?

Literacy and numeracy proficiency falling, especially among the least educated, in paralle with greater use of the internet
Third-Party Article

Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success

When students feel supported by teachers and peers, and engage in school activities, they show higher attendance, academic performance, & better mental health.
DoCurious Blog Post

Tips To Reduce Screen Time And Improve Mental Health

This article explores the negative impacts of excessive screen time and provides practical tips to regain balance and enhance well-being.
DoCurious Blog Post

Achieving Happiness Through Goal-Oriented Challenges

Discover how setting and achieving goals can unlock lasting happiness and fulfillment in this insightful article.
Third-Party Article

How Electronics Affect Sleep

Phone glow ruining your sleep? Learn about how screens damage melatonin production and easy fixes we suggest!
DoCurious Blog Post

75% of Parents See Increasing Rates of Anxiety, Depression and Stress in Children, RethinkFirst Survey Reveals

75% of parents see anxiety, depression, stress in kids. Are schools doing enough? Read to find out.
DoCurious Blog Post

Getting out of my comfort zone

Stepping outside my comfort zone with hot yoga was challenging but rewarding. Learn how I pushed my limits and found unexpected benefits.
DoCurious Blog Post

The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health

Discover how excessive screen time impacts your mental health and learn how goal-oriented challenges can combat loneliness and boost happiness.
DoCurious Blog Post

The Positive Impact of Exercise on Major Depression

Discover how exercise can combat major depression and boost your mental well-being.
DoCurious Blog Post

Get Active: Fun Challenges for Kids to Stay Engaged!

Keep kids active & happy with fun challenges! DoCurious offers exciting activities to reduce screen time & boost well-being.
DoCurious Blog Post

What Do Leading Schools Prioritize for Student Development?

DOcurious summarized what leading innovative schools focus on developing their students in both academics and overall development.
Third-Party Article

Giving My Teenager A Loaded Gun

Examples of non-phone activities and the benefits for young people
Third-Party Article

Social Media Shortens Your Life. Here’s How to Get Time Back

People using apps like TikTok and Instagram start to underestimate the time they’re on such platforms after just a few minutes of use.
Research Study

Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem

Sleep deprivation, a condition marked by insufficient or poor-quality sleep, is a widespread issue with serious health consequences.
Third-Party Article

NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin

NYC declares social media an environmental toxin, urging restrictions on youth access and calling for stronger regulations against harmful tech practices.
Research Study

Study: Nearly Half of British Teens Feel ‘Addicted’ to Social Media

New research reveals alarming levels of social media addiction among British teens, with nearly half struggling to control their usage.
Third-Party Article

Children in Mental-Health Crisis Surge Into Hospital E.R.s

Children in mental health crisis overwhelm ERs. Long waits & lack of options leave families desperate. Read more.
Third-Party Article

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook are addictive, harm kids

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram & Facebook are addictive and harm kids. This landmark legal action alleges Meta knowingly exploited children for profit.
Third-Party Article

Adults Are Panicked About Teens and Social Media. These Girls Have Advice.

Forget adults - teens reveal the truth about phones & social media.
Third-Party Article

Kids Who Get Smartphones Earlier Become Adults With Worse Mental Health

Study links earlier smartphones in childhood to worse mental health in young adults, especially girls.
Research Study

Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Screens may change kids' brains, raising depression and anxiety risks. Learn more about the surprising link.
Third-Party Article

8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Learn how to enter a state of "flow" where you're completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task.
Podcast / Video

Parents Should Give Their Kids The Gift of Real World Activities

The DOcurious founder's message to parents for their kids: Make 2026 The Year You Stop Scrolling and Start DOing!
Research Study

US Students worse at solving complex problems and communication skills says PISA

The US has lost ground in how well students can solve complex problem and communicate effectively, according to PISA testing of 15-year-old students.
Third-Party Article

Nonacademic credentials are becoming more important in college admissions

Though extracurriculars have always played a role in college admissions, they are becoming more important for several reasons.
Third-Party Article

Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy — And Simple Ways to Fix It

Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
Third-Party Article

They All Had a Smartphone Before the Age of 10: Today, Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm

The study’s findings suggest that those who received their first smartphone before the age of 13 tend to report significantly lower mental well-being.
Third-Party Article

A Boy Learns About Ziti – and Life

How real-world activities help people learn
Third-Party Article

It's A Smartphone Life: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Have One

84% of teenagers now have their own phones, immersing themselves in a complex world of experiences that adults sometimes need a lot of decoding to understand.
Third-Party Article

The Rise of Low-Tech Parenting

It’s not just our kids who need to be dragged off screens. It’s us.
Third-Party Article

Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle?

Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children, according to research by the American Psychological Association.
Third-Party Article

Phones, Vapes and Kids

A group of suburban Sydney parents have formed an alliance to stop their children from using smart phones and social media.
Third-Party Article

Mom Takes Tween's Phone and iPad Away After She Starts Middle School. What Happens Next Astounds Her

She's engaging with her little sister and laughing with us. Boredom has been so, so good. And we're only on day 2.
Third-Party Article

NYTimes: Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury Good

Since so-called intelligence tests were invented a century ago, IQ scores climbed steadily in a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect - until recently.
Third-Party Article

Screen-time worries send parents in increasingly desperate directions

Parents trying to raise kids in a tech-saturated world are overwhelmed with the amount of work and fighting it takes to protect them.
Research Study

The Impacts of Lonliness on Campus

Disconnected students are more likely to disengage from their studies, skip classes, and underperform. This is contributing to lower completion rates.
Third-Party Article

Contemporary Pediatrics: Medical spending for children with mental health conditions increased 31% from 2017-2021

Children's mental health is a $31B dollar issue and is nearly 50% of pediatric health spending [we extrapolated this to $40B by 2026]
Third-Party Article

Time spent by young people on smart phones

The average young person today is on course to spend 25 years of their life on their phone. (Plus more on other screens.)
Third-Party Article

Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World?

Literacy and numeracy proficiency falling, especially among the least educated, in paralle with greater use of the internet
Third-Party Article

Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds

More than 40% of students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program had considered dropping out in the past six months.
DoCurious Blog Post

What Do Leading Schools Prioritize for Student Development?

DOcurious summarized what leading innovative schools focus on developing their students in both academics and overall development.
Third-Party Article

Giving My Teenager A Loaded Gun

Examples of non-phone activities and the benefits for young people
Third-Party Article

A Teacher Did All He Could to Keep Kids Off Phones. He’s Quitting in Frustration.

Mitchell Rutherford, a veteran biology teacher, is leaving his job due to the disruptive influence of smartphones on his students.
Third-Party Article

NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin

NYC declares social media an environmental toxin, urging restrictions on youth access and calling for stronger regulations against harmful tech practices.
Research Study

Study: Nearly Half of British Teens Feel ‘Addicted’ to Social Media

New research reveals alarming levels of social media addiction among British teens, with nearly half struggling to control their usage.
Third-Party Article

Shop class taught students to achieve things step by step, leading to goal-oriented challenges and happiness.

Shop class taught valuable life lessons beyond woodworking: breaking down big goals, embracing challenges, and finding joy in the process.
Third-Party Article

Children in Mental-Health Crisis Surge Into Hospital E.R.s

Children in mental health crisis overwhelm ERs. Long waits & lack of options leave families desperate. Read more.
Third-Party Article

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook are addictive, harm kids

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram & Facebook are addictive and harm kids. This landmark legal action alleges Meta knowingly exploited children for profit.
Third-Party Article

Adults Are Panicked About Teens and Social Media. These Girls Have Advice.

Forget adults - teens reveal the truth about phones & social media.
Third-Party Article

Kids Who Get Smartphones Earlier Become Adults With Worse Mental Health

Study links earlier smartphones in childhood to worse mental health in young adults, especially girls.
Research Study

Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Screens may change kids' brains, raising depression and anxiety risks. Learn more about the surprising link.
Third-Party Article

8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Learn how to enter a state of "flow" where you're completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task.
Research Study

US Students worse at solving complex problems and communication skills says PISA

The US has lost ground in how well students can solve complex problem and communicate effectively, according to PISA testing of 15-year-old students.
Third-Party Article

Nonacademic credentials are becoming more important in college admissions

Though extracurriculars have always played a role in college admissions, they are becoming more important for several reasons.
Third-Party Article

Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy — And Simple Ways to Fix It

Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
Third-Party Article

They All Had a Smartphone Before the Age of 10: Today, Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm

The study’s findings suggest that those who received their first smartphone before the age of 13 tend to report significantly lower mental well-being.
Third-Party Article

A Boy Learns About Ziti – and Life

How real-world activities help people learn
Third-Party Article

It's A Smartphone Life: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Have One

84% of teenagers now have their own phones, immersing themselves in a complex world of experiences that adults sometimes need a lot of decoding to understand.
Third-Party Article

Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle?

Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children, according to research by the American Psychological Association.
Third-Party Article

Phones, Vapes and Kids

A group of suburban Sydney parents have formed an alliance to stop their children from using smart phones and social media.
Third-Party Article

NYTimes: Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury Good

Since so-called intelligence tests were invented a century ago, IQ scores climbed steadily in a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect - until recently.
Third-Party Article

Schools as hubs for social and emotional learning: Are schools and teachers ready?

Results indicate that developing social and emotional skills is acknowledged as an aim of schools as much as promoting academic skills.
Research Study

The Impacts of Lonliness on Campus

Disconnected students are more likely to disengage from their studies, skip classes, and underperform. This is contributing to lower completion rates.
Third-Party Article

Getting Students Engaged in Learning

Before COVID, 40 to 60 percent of students were showing signs of disengagement in learning. The pandemic exacerbated students’ disengagement.
Third-Party Article

What Educators Need to Know About the ‘Epidemic of Loneliness’ Among Students

Experts warn an “epidemic of loneliness” may be driving the rise of depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems, particularly among adolescents.
Third-Party Article

Time spent by young people on smart phones

The average young person today is on course to spend 25 years of their life on their phone. (Plus more on other screens.)
Third-Party Article

Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World?

Literacy and numeracy proficiency falling, especially among the least educated, in paralle with greater use of the internet
Third-Party Article

Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success

When students feel supported by teachers and peers, and engage in school activities, they show higher attendance, academic performance, & better mental health.
Research Study

ACCOG weighs cost of mental health services in schools

Several representatives from six area school systems said they spend about $100,000 annually on mental health care solutions.
Third-Party Article

Problems students are facing at public K-12 schools

48% of teachers say the academic performance of most students at their school is fair or poor; a third say it’s good; only 17% say it’s excellent or very good.
DoCurious Blog Post

What Do Leading Schools Prioritize for Student Development?

DOcurious summarized what leading innovative schools focus on developing their students in both academics and overall development.
Third-Party Article

NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin

NYC declares social media an environmental toxin, urging restrictions on youth access and calling for stronger regulations against harmful tech practices.
Third-Party Article

Shop class taught students to achieve things step by step, leading to goal-oriented challenges and happiness.

Shop class taught valuable life lessons beyond woodworking: breaking down big goals, embracing challenges, and finding joy in the process.
Third-Party Article

Adults Are Panicked About Teens and Social Media. These Girls Have Advice.

Forget adults - teens reveal the truth about phones & social media.
Third-Party Article

They All Had a Smartphone Before the Age of 10: Today, Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm

The study’s findings suggest that those who received their first smartphone before the age of 13 tend to report significantly lower mental well-being.
Third-Party Article

The Rise of Low-Tech Parenting

It’s not just our kids who need to be dragged off screens. It’s us.
Third-Party Article

Schools as hubs for social and emotional learning: Are schools and teachers ready?

Results indicate that developing social and emotional skills is acknowledged as an aim of schools as much as promoting academic skills.
Third-Party Article

Almost 1 in 3 High School Graduates Don't Feel Ready for 'Real Life'

32% of high school graduates say school didn’t prepare them for the real world. 59% of students aren’t ready to deal with credit, taxes, or insurance.
DoCurious Blog Post

Thriving in the Real World: Mastering Challenges for Pride, Well-being, and Growth

Escape the digital world and find genuine happiness by embracing real-world challenges. Learn how to thrive in this insightful article.
DoCurious Blog Post

Achieving Happiness Through Goal-Oriented Challenges

Discover how setting and achieving goals can unlock lasting happiness and fulfillment in this insightful article.
Third-Party Article

Goal-Oriented Challenges

Teens struggling with mental health? Goal-oriented challenges may be the answer.
DoCurious Blog Post

The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health

Discover how excessive screen time impacts your mental health and learn how goal-oriented challenges can combat loneliness and boost happiness.
DoCurious Blog Post

How Local Businesses Play Key Role In Communities Through Social Responsibility

Local businesses organizations can help their communities through socially responsibility initiatives, strengthening relationships across the ecosystem.
DoCurious Blog Post

Ways to Reduce Screen Time for Kids

Limit your child's screen time & improve their well-being. Discover effective strategies, from setting limits to encouraging outdoor play, in this article.
DoCurious Blog Post

Unlocking Happiness: The Power of Mission-Driven Companies

Discover how mission-driven companies like DoCurious unlock happiness by prioritizing social impact over profit.
DoCurious Blog Post

Get Active: Fun Challenges for Kids to Stay Engaged!

Keep kids active & happy with fun challenges! DoCurious offers exciting activities to reduce screen time & boost well-being.
DOCurious News

DoCurious Beta Marketplace Now Live In Portland, OR

DoCurious, a new online marketplace, launched its beta version in Portland!
Third-Party Article

Schools as hubs for social and emotional learning: Are schools and teachers ready?

Results indicate that developing social and emotional skills is acknowledged as an aim of schools as much as promoting academic skills.
DoCurious Blog Post

Thriving in the Real World: Mastering Challenges for Pride, Well-being, and Growth

Escape the digital world and find genuine happiness by embracing real-world challenges. Learn how to thrive in this insightful article.
DoCurious Blog Post

Achieving Happiness Through Goal-Oriented Challenges

Discover how setting and achieving goals can unlock lasting happiness and fulfillment in this insightful article.
Third-Party Article

Goal-Oriented Challenges

Teens struggling with mental health? Goal-oriented challenges may be the answer.
DoCurious Blog Post

How Local Businesses Play Key Role In Communities Through Social Responsibility

Local businesses organizations can help their communities through socially responsibility initiatives, strengthening relationships across the ecosystem.
DoCurious Blog Post

Unlocking Happiness: The Power of Mission-Driven Companies

Discover how mission-driven companies like DoCurious unlock happiness by prioritizing social impact over profit.
DoCurious Blog Post

Get Active: Fun Challenges for Kids to Stay Engaged!

Keep kids active & happy with fun challenges! DoCurious offers exciting activities to reduce screen time & boost well-being.
DOCurious News

DoCurious Beta Marketplace Now Live In Portland, OR

DoCurious, a new online marketplace, launched its beta version in Portland!
DoCurious Blog Post

What Do Leading Schools Prioritize for Student Development?

DOcurious summarized what leading innovative schools focus on developing their students in both academics and overall development.
DoCurious Blog Post

Tips To Reduce Screen Time And Improve Mental Health

This article explores the negative impacts of excessive screen time and provides practical tips to regain balance and enhance well-being.
DoCurious Blog Post

Thriving in the Real World: Mastering Challenges for Pride, Well-being, and Growth

Escape the digital world and find genuine happiness by embracing real-world challenges. Learn how to thrive in this insightful article.
DoCurious Blog Post

Striking a balance: Nurturing family bonds amidst screens

Forget screens, make memories! Learn how to create lasting bonds with your family (without the gadgets).
DoCurious Blog Post

Achieving Happiness Through Goal-Oriented Challenges

Discover how setting and achieving goals can unlock lasting happiness and fulfillment in this insightful article.
DoCurious Blog Post

We Observe World Mental Health Day, Everyday!

Excessive screen time linked to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Learn how to reduce screen time and improve your well-being at DoCurious.
DoCurious Blog Post

Navigating the Digital Abyss: When Does Screen Time Become Addictive?

Discover how excessive screen time can impact your life and learn strategies to regain control.
DoCurious Blog Post

75% of Parents See Increasing Rates of Anxiety, Depression and Stress in Children, RethinkFirst Survey Reveals

75% of parents see anxiety, depression, stress in kids. Are schools doing enough? Read to find out.
DoCurious Blog Post

Getting out of my comfort zone

Stepping outside my comfort zone with hot yoga was challenging but rewarding. Learn how I pushed my limits and found unexpected benefits.
DoCurious Blog Post

The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health

Discover how excessive screen time impacts your mental health and learn how goal-oriented challenges can combat loneliness and boost happiness.
DoCurious Blog Post

Unwind and Recharge: Mom Dates for Ultimate Self-Care

Discover how mom-to-mom dates offer relaxation, support, and personal growth.
DoCurious Blog Post

How Local Businesses Play Key Role In Communities Through Social Responsibility

Local businesses organizations can help their communities through socially responsibility initiatives, strengthening relationships across the ecosystem.
DoCurious Blog Post

Ways to Reduce Screen Time for Kids

Limit your child's screen time & improve their well-being. Discover effective strategies, from setting limits to encouraging outdoor play, in this article.
DoCurious Blog Post

The Positive Impact of Exercise on Major Depression

Discover how exercise can combat major depression and boost your mental well-being.
DoCurious Blog Post

Unlocking Happiness: The Power of Mission-Driven Companies

Discover how mission-driven companies like DoCurious unlock happiness by prioritizing social impact over profit.
DoCurious Blog Post

Get Active: Fun Challenges for Kids to Stay Engaged!

Keep kids active & happy with fun challenges! DoCurious offers exciting activities to reduce screen time & boost well-being.
Podcast / Video

Parents Should Give Their Kids The Gift of Real World Activities

The DOcurious founder's message to parents for their kids: Make 2026 The Year You Stop Scrolling and Start DOing!
Third-Party Article

Giving My Teenager A Loaded Gun

Examples of non-phone activities and the benefits for young people
Third-Party Article

Social Media Shortens Your Life. Here’s How to Get Time Back

People using apps like TikTok and Instagram start to underestimate the time they’re on such platforms after just a few minutes of use.
Third-Party Article

A Teacher Did All He Could to Keep Kids Off Phones. He’s Quitting in Frustration.

Mitchell Rutherford, a veteran biology teacher, is leaving his job due to the disruptive influence of smartphones on his students.
Third-Party Article

NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin

NYC declares social media an environmental toxin, urging restrictions on youth access and calling for stronger regulations against harmful tech practices.
Third-Party Article

Shop class taught students to achieve things step by step, leading to goal-oriented challenges and happiness.

Shop class taught valuable life lessons beyond woodworking: breaking down big goals, embracing challenges, and finding joy in the process.
Third-Party Article

Children in Mental-Health Crisis Surge Into Hospital E.R.s

Children in mental health crisis overwhelm ERs. Long waits & lack of options leave families desperate. Read more.
Third-Party Article

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook are addictive, harm kids

41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram & Facebook are addictive and harm kids. This landmark legal action alleges Meta knowingly exploited children for profit.
Third-Party Article

Adults Are Panicked About Teens and Social Media. These Girls Have Advice.

Forget adults - teens reveal the truth about phones & social media.
Third-Party Article

Kids Who Get Smartphones Earlier Become Adults With Worse Mental Health

Study links earlier smartphones in childhood to worse mental health in young adults, especially girls.
Third-Party Article

8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Learn how to enter a state of "flow" where you're completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task.
Third-Party Article

Nonacademic credentials are becoming more important in college admissions

Though extracurriculars have always played a role in college admissions, they are becoming more important for several reasons.
Third-Party Article

Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy — And Simple Ways to Fix It

Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
Third-Party Article

They All Had a Smartphone Before the Age of 10: Today, Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm

The study’s findings suggest that those who received their first smartphone before the age of 13 tend to report significantly lower mental well-being.
Third-Party Article

A Boy Learns About Ziti – and Life

How real-world activities help people learn
Third-Party Article

It's A Smartphone Life: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Have One

84% of teenagers now have their own phones, immersing themselves in a complex world of experiences that adults sometimes need a lot of decoding to understand.
Third-Party Article

The Rise of Low-Tech Parenting

It’s not just our kids who need to be dragged off screens. It’s us.
Third-Party Article

Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle?

Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children, according to research by the American Psychological Association.
Third-Party Article

Phones, Vapes and Kids

A group of suburban Sydney parents have formed an alliance to stop their children from using smart phones and social media.
Third-Party Article

Mom Takes Tween's Phone and iPad Away After She Starts Middle School. What Happens Next Astounds Her

She's engaging with her little sister and laughing with us. Boredom has been so, so good. And we're only on day 2.
Third-Party Article

NYTimes: Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury Good

Since so-called intelligence tests were invented a century ago, IQ scores climbed steadily in a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect - until recently.
Third-Party Article

Screen-time worries send parents in increasingly desperate directions

Parents trying to raise kids in a tech-saturated world are overwhelmed with the amount of work and fighting it takes to protect them.
Third-Party Article

Schools as hubs for social and emotional learning: Are schools and teachers ready?

Results indicate that developing social and emotional skills is acknowledged as an aim of schools as much as promoting academic skills.
Third-Party Article

Getting Students Engaged in Learning

Before COVID, 40 to 60 percent of students were showing signs of disengagement in learning. The pandemic exacerbated students’ disengagement.
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What Educators Need to Know About the ‘Epidemic of Loneliness’ Among Students

Experts warn an “epidemic of loneliness” may be driving the rise of depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems, particularly among adolescents.
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Contemporary Pediatrics: Medical spending for children with mental health conditions increased 31% from 2017-2021

Children's mental health is a $31B dollar issue and is nearly 50% of pediatric health spending [we extrapolated this to $40B by 2026]
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Time spent by young people on smart phones

The average young person today is on course to spend 25 years of their life on their phone. (Plus more on other screens.)
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Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World?

Literacy and numeracy proficiency falling, especially among the least educated, in paralle with greater use of the internet
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Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success

When students feel supported by teachers and peers, and engage in school activities, they show higher attendance, academic performance, & better mental health.
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Problems students are facing at public K-12 schools

48% of teachers say the academic performance of most students at their school is fair or poor; a third say it’s good; only 17% say it’s excellent or very good.
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Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds

More than 40% of students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program had considered dropping out in the past six months.
Research Study

Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem

Sleep deprivation, a condition marked by insufficient or poor-quality sleep, is a widespread issue with serious health consequences.
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Study: Nearly Half of British Teens Feel ‘Addicted’ to Social Media

New research reveals alarming levels of social media addiction among British teens, with nearly half struggling to control their usage.
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Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Screens may change kids' brains, raising depression and anxiety risks. Learn more about the surprising link.
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US Students worse at solving complex problems and communication skills says PISA

The US has lost ground in how well students can solve complex problem and communicate effectively, according to PISA testing of 15-year-old students.
Research Study

The Impacts of Lonliness on Campus

Disconnected students are more likely to disengage from their studies, skip classes, and underperform. This is contributing to lower completion rates.
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ACCOG weighs cost of mental health services in schools

Several representatives from six area school systems said they spend about $100,000 annually on mental health care solutions.
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