Raising Independent Thinkers in the Age of AI
Is AI use impacting the development of resilience, critical thinking, creativity, academic integrity, and intellectual curiosity in today’s youth? What happens to forming one’s own identity as a thinker when easy answers are just a few keyboard taps away?
A Critical Step Toward a Safer Digital Environment for Children
Statement of Kris Perry, Executive Director, Children and Screens, on the committee vote to advance the Kids Online Safety Act
The Costs of Using Devices to Calm Children | Peter Reschke, PhD
Before You Post: Tips for Sharing Your Child’s Life Online
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
A two-page research snapshot on how social media use affects children’s and adolescents' mental health
Q: Should Pre-K Classrooms be Screen Free?
Children and Screens Evidence Council Vote: 7-2 In Favor
Our in-person and virtual events bridge the knowledge gap between researchers, clinicians, parents, and families. See all events.
Tenelle Porter, PhD
Assistant Professor
Rowan University
Naomi S. Baron, PhD
Professor Emerita of Linguistics
American University
Timothy Cook
Elementary Teacher and Technology Exploration Leader
ACS Amman
Victor R. Lee, PhD
Khosla Family Professor
Stanford University
Punya Mishra, PhD
Professor
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Arizona State University
Tenelle Porter, PhD
Assistant Professor
Rowan University
Naomi S. Baron, PhD
Professor Emerita of Linguistics
American University
Timothy Cook
Elementary Teacher and Technology Exploration Leader
ACS Amman
Victor R. Lee, PhD
Khosla Family Professor
Stanford University
Punya Mishra, PhD
Professor
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Arizona State University
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Digital Addiction
…refers to compulsive or difficult-to-control use of digital platforms or devices that interferes with daily functioning, relationships, learning, sleep, well-being, or other key areas of life.
What is it about digital devices that are so tempting to our kids?...It's not that they give you better versions of what you want, it’s that they give you what you want right away.”
On Digital Addiction
Digital Addictions: A Family Guide to Prevention, Signs, and Treatment
The Neuroscience of Adolescent Digital and Behavioral Addictions | Marc Potenza, MD, PhD
Video Gaming 101: Healthy vs Problematic Gaming
A guide from the experts to youth video gaming for parents and educators.
How Phones Are Making Us More Lonely and Addicted | Meredith David, PhD
Gambling and Video Gaming
An FAQ for Parents and Caregivers
Problematic Use of the Internet: Summary and Recommendations
Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part One: Research Concerning Cognitive, Physical, Mental, and Psychosocial Impacts on Children, Problematic Use of the Internet Section (pages 173-209)