Connections
Helping kids connect in a screen-first world.
Research-backed insights and practical advice for parents navigating their children's social lives — from screen time to school dynamics, playdates to peer pressure.
April 28, 2026
The $500 Billion Loneliness Economy
We're spending hundreds of billions to solve a problem that used to solve itself. When did connection become a product?
April 22, 2026
The Playdate Paradox: Your Kids Need Unstructured Hangouts — So Why Is It So Hard to Make Them Happen?
The research on playdates and school readiness is overwhelming. But the social friction of arranging them keeps families from following through.
April 21, 2026
The Friendship Gap: Why Your Kid Has 500 Followers and No One to Sit With at Lunch
Screen-based social lives look full — but for many kids, they're remarkably empty. Here's what parents can do about it.