Resources
Discover digestible social media content, podcasts, newsletters, downloadable resources, speaking engagements, and more—all designed to meet you where you are and help you raise healthy, confident kids in today's digital world.
@thesmartphoneeffectmd on Instagram
With over 130k followers, Dr. Yeung uses her platform to raise awareness about the impact of digital media on youth, share current research, and increase your confidence in raising kids in the digital age. No judgement, no shame, lots of practical tips and support.
Speaking engagements
I would love to speak at your next event! With extensive experience speaking to healthcare professionals, educators and parents, she offers comprehensive presentations full of research, clinical insights and practical solutions.
Children’s book
“When We Look Up” is an interactive chapter book for 8-12 year olds. Meant to help kids understand why it’s important to hold off a little longer on smartphones and social media, this book will increase their digital literacy in a creative and easy-to-follow format!
Substack newsletter
I started this newsletter to be able to dive deeper into topics concerning parents—new research, social media/AI legislation, and current events. Sometimes Instagram can’t capture the nuance that’s needed, so you’ll find that here, plus personal updates like publications, book launch info, and more. I write once or twice a month.
Downloadable resources
A Parent's Guide to Smartphones & Social Media: Helping Families Thrive in a Digital World
A guide to help parents understand the social media landscape kids find themselves in, and when they may actually be ready for their own phone.
A Parent's Guide to YouTube: Helping Families Thrive in a Digital World
A practical guide to understanding YouTube, YouTube Kids, and how to implement routines and parental controls that actually work.
A Parent’s Guide to Modelling Healthy Use of Technology
An uncomfortable truth: Your digital habits matter as much, if not more, than your child’s. And Big Tech is after your attention, too. This guide will help you push back so you can model better digital hygiene.
Printable Smartphone Contract
Don’t hand your child their own smartphone without downloading this first!
A Letter Promoting Smartphone-Free Spaces During Sport and Activity
Smartphones have made their way into sports and other extracurricular activities. This leads to distraction and worsens performance and team bonding. Send this letter to coaches, parents and organizations.
Screen Time Recommendations by Age
Practical recommendations about digital media and phones for educators and healthcare professionals. Please feel free to distribute these to patients, parents and other child care takers!
Download free: Ages 0-2 | Ages 2-5 | Elementary | Middle & High School