TIME Magazine Features Matthew P. Bergman and SMVLC
November 19, 2025
We are proud to share that TIME Magazine featured our founder, Matthew P. Bergman, shedding light on the day-to-day work of Matt and our
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Parents Magazine Names Laura Marquez-Garrett as One of Its 2025 Next Gen Award Winners
July 23, 2025
We’re incredibly proud to share that very own Laura Marquez-Garrett has been awarded the Parents 2025 Next Gen Award—a new honor celebrating 40 people
Senator Grassley Criticizes Snapchat for Failure to Curb Deadly Drug Sales
April 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 30, 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a sharp rebuke to Snapchat, accusing the social media
Mother Files Lawsuit Over Son’s Subway Surfing Accident in New York State Supreme Court
February 3, 2025
On January 1, 2025, a new Florida law took effect, banning children under age 14 from having their own social media accounts. Though House
What to Know About Florida’s New Social Media Law
January 24, 2025
On January 1, 2025, a new Florida law took effect, banning children under age 14 from having their own social media accounts. Though House
Social Media and Children’s Mental Health: What Parents Can Do To Keep Their Kids Safe Online
November 15, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79oRaDPYCAM Attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett gave their presentation on social media’s impact on children’s mental health to the NOCO Moms Together Group at the First
Can Parents Sue Instagram On Behalf of Their Child or Teen?
November 14, 2024
If your child or teen has suffered from addiction to Instagram to the point where it interferes with their daily life, you may be
SMVLC Mentioned in New Yorker Article on Social Media Fueling the Teen-Suicide Crisis
October 15, 2024
Social Media’s Impact on Young People Between 2007 and 2021, the suicide rate among Americans aged 10 to 24 rose by nearly two-thirds, with
Vermont Phone-Free Schools & National Advocates Call On Congress to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Products
September 30, 2024
Montpelier, Vermont, September 24, 2024: Over 100 independent medical professionals, parents, teachers, content experts, academic researchers, legislators, and attorneys from across the country signed a