Shorts vs long videos: what's different for your brain
Dopamine is about wanting, not liking. Here's why a 20-second clip pulls differently from a 20-minute video.
Notes on reels, attention and taking it back.
Plain-language articles on how short videos pull at the brain, and calm ways to choose how much you watch, for you and your kids.
Why one more reel turns into fifty
How short-video feeds work with your brain's reward system, and why stopping feels harder than starting.
Kids and short videos: a gentle guide for parents
What the guidance says by age, and small changes that work better than a fight over the phone.
Measure first: why the first 3 days matter
Most people guess their reel time wrong. Counting before limiting makes the limit feel fair.
Breathe before you scroll: the power of a short pause
A few slow breaths put space between the urge and the swipe. Here's why that small gap works.