A recent study of over 5,000 children under the age of 7 found that children who co-used media with their parents (talking, watching, or playing together) demonstrated more prosocial behaviors. Dive into the full study: https://bit.ly/3SGC5tk
Psychologist Anne Maheux, PhD, explores how online marginalization can negatively impact LGBTQ+ youth in unique ways in this #AskTheExperts short.
Learn more about how to help youth exploring their identity online in the Children and Screens Ages 11-18 Guide 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OZrY0U
Discover the big "Do's" and "Don'ts" for elementary schoolers’ healthy #DigitalMedia use and optimal development in the Children and Screens Ages 6-11 Guide!
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The Children and Screens Evidence Council has released a new vote-based position:
7-2 in favor of screen-free Pre-K classrooms, citing the importance of play, social interaction, & hands-on experiences during a critical stage of #ChildDevelopment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43ymY7E
The NEW #TipSheet “AI in Education - What the Research Says” is packed with evidence-based tips for educators & families for guiding students in the new AI-driven K-12 environment.
Learn from leading experts about how kids are using AI for schoolwork and beyond! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o7qXBp
What do parents need to know about how #AI is weaving itself into the daily lives of youth? What do the experts say?
Visit Children and Screens’ #LearnAndExplore research library NOW for a variety of resources on the impact of AI use on children and teens 👉 https://bit.ly/49QnG3N
Food policy expert and psychologist Kelly Brownell, PhD, breaks down the child-targeted marketing tactics of the “toxic food environment” in this clip from the latest episode of the #ScreenDeep podcast.
Tune in 🔊 https://bit.ly/4tYmWk4
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A recent cross‑sectional study of adolescents ages 12-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) found that impulsivity was associated with both greater separation anxiety and generalized anxiety, which in turn were related to internet addiction.
Read the abstract: https://bit.ly/4xhfSlB
"Is my child ready for a smartphone?” 🤔
Learn how to navigate one of the biggest parenting decisions in the #DigitalAge with expert-led, research-backed #parenting advice from the NEW Children and Screens Ages 6-11 Guide! Download your free copy now 👉 https://bit.ly/48LiUUY
A recent cross‑sectional survey study of adolescents found that self-reported short-form video addiction was linked to greater self-reports of negative emotions and loss of life meaning, which in turn was associated with lower reports of overall well-being. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fru9FQ