Tracking Your Kids Is Wiring Your Brain for Anxiety

CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf by Dr. Caroline Leaf

May 6, 202637:53Health

Tracking apps promise peace of mind — but the neuroscience tells a different story. About half of U.S. parents now use location-tracking apps like Life360, Find My, and Google Family Link to monitor their kids. A 2024 st...

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