well-being

Unlocking Teen Wellness By Design: BeMe Health’s Journey with Supportive Media

by Derek E. Baird and Nicki Tessler
February 14, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving world of youth and digital media, it is crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest changes and discover innovative ways to cater to the needs of

Sharing Evidence-Based Recommendations About Components of Children’s Well-Being for Game Designers

by Daniel Alonso
February 1, 2024

As digital games become ever more embedded in our daily lives, game designers and developers have the potential to create a positive impact through their work. This growing influence prompts

Announcing the Well-being by Design Fellows

by Allisyn Levy
January 16, 2024

The Joan Ganz Cooney Center is thrilled to announce the 10 fellows who have joined our inaugural Well-being by Design Fellowship, which is supported by Pinterest and foundry10. The fellows

Into the Digital Future: Designing for the Positive Possibilities of Technology with Jaspal Sandhu

by Laura Higgins and Jordan Shapiro
November 14, 2023

In this episode, Jordan and Laura sit down with Jaspal Sandhu, Executive Vice President at Hopelab, a social innovation lab dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of young

Into the Digital Future: Raising Teenagers in a Digital Age with Dr. Hina Talib

by Laura Higgins and Jordan Shapiro
October 10, 2023

Dr. Hina Talib, a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, joins Laura and Jordan for an enlightening discussion on raising teenagers in the digital age. They delve into the impact of

Announcing Our Second Season of Into the Digital Future

by Catherine Jhee
October 3, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the second season of Into the Digital Future, our podcast that explores the complexities of parenting in the digital age from the perspectives of a

Well-Being by Design Fellowship: Call for Applications

by Medha Tare
September 13, 2023

The Call for Applications period has closed. Please learn about our Fellows here!The Cooney Center is excited to announce our new Well-being by Design Fellowship, supported by Pinterest. We invite

Please Vote for Our SXSW + SXSW Edu Panel Picker Proposals!

by Catherine Jhee
August 8, 2023

Update, Nov. 2023: We are thrilled to share that both of our proposals have been accepted! Please check out Co-Design for a More Inclusive EdTech Ecosystem (SXSW Edu) and Cultivating

Designing Digital Play for Well-Being at the 20th Anniversary Games for Change Festival

by Sarah Jacobstein
August 7, 2023

The Cooney Center was thrilled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Games for Change Festival alongside an incredible community of thoughtful people dedicated to making games and the world

Let Kids Wonder, Question, and Make Mistakes: How the Designers of Children’s Technology Think about Child Well-being

by Rotem Landesman, Jenny Radesky, and Alexis Hiniker
August 1, 2023

Along with rolling heat waves, rising gas prices, and the occasional new social media site, the recent news cycle has been dominated by commentary on the potential risks, harms, and

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