Tech today is evolving at a dizzying pace, and the tools and apps popular with children are increasingly powerful and complex. From AI chatbots and content to algorithmic feeds and misinformation, it’s difficult for families to keep up with how to best support child health and safety.
Children and Screens held the #AskTheExperts webinar “Get Screen Smart: Essential Tech Knowledge Needed for Digital Parenting” on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A panel of experts brought parents up to speed with the basic knowledge they need to guide children towards informed and healthy media use.
Webinar attendees learned:
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- How algorithms and generative AI tools shape what young people see and experience online, and practical strategies to help children navigate them thoughtfully, safely, and with reduced risk
- Tools for evaluating misinformation and AI-generated content online
- How to help your child think more critically about sources of information online
- About the data that platforms are collecting about children, and steps to protecting the privacy of children and families
