Techno Sapiens

Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi discusses the newest findings regarding technology and its users. She also offers helpful advice for navigating life and parenting in today's digital world.

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9 ways to tackle parenting chaos

1 week ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Good morning, sapiens! The “100 days of May” are upon us.1 As we enter this season of end-of-year celebrations, evening sports practices, spring school concerts, and general parenting May-hem[I’m sorry. I cannot resist.], today’s Q&A resonated deeply with me. If you’re already a paying subscriber, THANK YOU for making Techno Sapiens possible!If you’re not yet a paying subscriber but would like full access to monthly Q&A’s like this one, please consider a paid subscription (20% off!).
New data: Teens say social media is bad (just not for them)

2 weeks ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Welcome to Techno Sapiens! I’m Jacqueline Nesi, a psychologist and professor at Brown University and mom of two young kids. If you like Techno Sapiens, please consider sharing it with a friend today. Thanks for your support!6 minTechno sapiens, you know I *love* a nationally-representative survey and, relatedly, have long harbored a major nerd crush on the Pew Research Center.
Screen time ends. Then comes the meltdown.

3 weeks ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Welcome to Techno Sapiens! I’m Jacqueline Nesi, a psychologist and professor at Brown University, and mom of two young kids who occasionally lose their minds when screen time ends. For more tips on preventing screen time tantrums in young kids, check out my new course, Little Kids, Big Tech: A no guilt, no fear approach to healthy screen time for ages 0 to 6. 7 min readHi sapiens! Today we’ve got a refresh of a post on a topic that is all-too-familiar to many parents: screen time meltdowns.
A new strategy to beat stress

1 month ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Sapiens! Hello!My family and I are kicking off spring with a little trip to South Carolina, where we’re spending our time building sandcastles, riding bikes, and (in my case) trying to resist eating biscuits at every meal. From my years living in North Carolina, I can confirm that there is nothing better than a fresh, piping hot southern biscuit. The only thing that might come close? Some equally fresh, piping hot new research. Maybe served alongside the biscuit.
ChatGPT may or may not make people lonely

1 month ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Welcome back to Techno Sapiens! Two quick follow-ups to last week’s post:In case you missed it, I announced my new video course for parents of little kids (ages 0 to 6)! In just 45 minutes, the course covers everything you need to know about screens, e.g., How do I know if a show or app is okay for my kid? Is it possible to avoid screen time tantrums?How bad is it for me to be on my phone around my kids?
Announcement!

1 month ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Welcome to Techno Sapiens! I’m Jacqueline Nesi, a psychologist and professor at Brown University and mom of two young kids. Thanks for being here!Spring has sprung, and the “fresh start effect” is in full force in my house. The first time on our to-do list? A visit from the Paci Fairy.
Should I send my kid to Kindergarten?

1 month ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Spring has sprung, sapiens, and you know what that means. Later sunsets (yay!), warmer weather (yay!), decisions about whether and where to send your child to school next year that have no right answers (boo!)Today’s Q&A addresses the latter, with a deep dive into the research on Kindergarten “redshirting,” and how to make the right decision for your family.
Parents who will stop at something

1 month ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Happy Monday, sapiens. I have an idea for a new type of Techno Sapiens post, and I want your feedback! Would you be interested in reading a more detailed breakdown of other families’ screen use? I’m envisioning fellow parents sharing a “day in the life,” but specifically focused on their family’s tech use (e.g., a typical day, when they use screens, what type of devices they allow, rules they set, reality of how it actually goes, etc.).
How to get off your phone, once and for all

2 months ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

In partnership with The Joan Ganz Cooney CenterAre you the parent of a child ages 6 to 12? The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop is looking for parents to participate in a 1-hour video research interview about how they think about, plan to introduce, and use tech devices with their children. Parents who complete an interview will receive a $25 gift card as a thank you for their time. Interested? Please fill out this form to see if you are eligible!7 min readI have a confession.
New data: Screen time for ages 0 to 8

2 months ago | technosapiens.substack.com | Jacqueline Nesi

Welcome to Techno Sapiens! I’m Jacqueline Nesi, a psychologist and professor at Brown University and mom of two young kids. If you like Techno Sapiens, please consider sharing it with a friend today. Thanks for your support!5 min readWe were recently sitting down to dinner in my house, a flurry of activity—milk cups filled, spaghetti doled out, chicken cut up into tiny pieces—giving way to an equally frantic period of eating.