Boys, Health, and Digital Media
Digital media's effects on boys' health and development: a guide from the experts
Children and Screens Launches New Podcast “Screen Deep,” Exploring Child Development in the Digital Age
Hosted by Kris Perry, the podcast offers insightful discussions with leading experts on the impact of digital media on children’s health and development.
Early Childhood Development and Screen Use | Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH
Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Online: Virtual World, Real Victims
How can parents and caregivers help youth avoid the most common exploitation and abuse scenarios they may face online?
Infant Cognitive Development and Screens
A visual digest of current research on infant cognitive development and screens.
Attention, Media Use, and Children
A guide from the experts on digital media's effects on youth attention.
Education & Learning
Digital media offers both opportunities and challenges for education and learning. Experts believe that thoughtful integration, promoting digital literacy, and ensuring equitable access for all students is essential to positive effects in both traditional and remote learning settings.
Ultimately, the most important question (about education technology) is “To what extent can we build capacity for educators to be able to use the tools we have for better teaching and learning?”
On Education & Learning
School for Thought: EdTech and Virtual Learning - What Now?
What is the growing role and impact of educational technology and virtual learning in schools, homes and families? What are the implications for teaching, learning, and children's data privacy?
Driven to Distraction: Media Use, Attention, and Cognition
How do hours spent daily on digital media affect children’s attention spans, multitasking skills, and cognitive functions? How are digital platforms affecting how youth interact with the real world?
Youth and Generative AI: A Guide for Parents and Educators
The emergence of generative AI technology and the risks and opportunities it poses for children and families.
Here, There, and Everywhere: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Children
How will emerging technologies impact children? How are algorithms already influencing youth attitudes, behavior – and their future?
Engagement vs Learning
From #AskTheExperts webinar "School for Thought: EdTech and Virtual Learning - What Now?"
Our in-person and virtual events bridge the knowledge gap between researchers, clinicians, parents, and families. See all events.
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD
Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in Psychology, Temple University; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Rebecca Dore, PhD
Director of Research, Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, The Ohio State University
Sarah Kucker, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Southern Methodist University
Angie Neal, MS
Speech Language Pathologist, Policy Advisor for Speech-Language Pathology and Early Literacy, South Carolina Department of Education
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD
Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in Psychology, Temple University; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Rebecca Dore, PhD
Director of Research, Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, The Ohio State University
Sarah Kucker, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Southern Methodist University
Angie Neal, MS
Speech Language Pathologist, Policy Advisor for Speech-Language Pathology and Early Literacy, South Carolina Department of Education
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