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Ask the Experts—WebinarMeltdowns to Mindfulness – Self-Regulation in a Digital World Part 1: Early Childhood
How is digital media use shaping young children's ability to self-regulate?
ParentingBrain and CognitionMental HealthNeurodiversitySpeakersMegan McClelland, PhD
Katherine E. Smith Healthy Children and Families Professor
Oregon State University
Andy Ribner, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Chatham University
Peter Reschke, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Family Life, Brigham Young University
Gabrielle Izralson, PsyD, BCBA
Clinical Psychologist
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Ask the Experts—WebinarThe Smart Parent’s Guide to Parental Controls
How can families effectively use parental controls to monitor their children’s digital experiences without damaging trust or interfering with opportunities for children to build independence and digital skills?
ParentingEmerging TechnologyPrivacySocial MediaSpeakersPaul Weigle, MD
Associate Medical Director
Natchaug Hospital
Sheena Peckham
Content Lead
Internet Matters
Andrea Davis
Founder
Better Screen Time
Ine Beyens, PhD
Assistant Professor
Amsterdam School of Communication Research, University of Amsterdam
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Ask the Experts—WebinarGet Screen Smart: Essential Tech Knowledge Needed for Digital Parenting
The tech children use is evolving at a dizzying pace, making it difficult for families to keep up. What do parents need to know to best support child health and safety?
Media LiteracyArtificial Intelligence (AI)ParentingSocial MediaSpeakersDiana Graber
Founder
Cyber Civics and Cyberwise
Robbie Torney
Head of AI & Digital Assessments
Common Sense Media
Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Communication, University of Connecticut
Matthew Johnson
Director of Education
MediaSmarts
Pamela Wisniewski, PhD
Principal Research Scientist
International Computer Science Institute (ICSI)
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Ask the Experts—WebinarSocial Media and Youth Body Image: What To Know and What To Do
The influence of social media on body image affects youth of all genders in complex ways. How can parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals promote positive body image in young people and help them avoid online risks?
Brain and CognitionMental HealthParentingSocial MediaSpeakersElise Hu
Podcaster, Journalist, Author
Raising Us
Elizabeth A. Daniels, PhD
Professor and Director
Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England
Chelly Maes, PhD
Assistant Professor
Université Libre de Bruxelles, Research Center in Information and Communication
Jennifer Mills, PhD, CPsych
Full Professor
Department of Psychology, York University
Jasmine Fardouly, PhD
Sydney Horizon Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer
University of Sydney
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Ask the Experts—WebinarOnline Racism and Youth
How are youth of color experiencing racism online, either directly or through others--and how is it impacting them? What can parents and educators do to help?
Race and EthnicityParentingSocial MediaSocial RelationshipsSpeakersRiana Elyse Anderson, PhD, LCP
Associate Professor
Columbia University
Tiera Tanksley, PhD
Senior Research Associate
UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry
Henry Willis, PhD
Assistant Professor
Clinical Psychology Program, University of Maryland, College Park
Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MBA, MSc
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Alyssa Cohen, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Ask the Experts—WebinarOvershare? What You Need To Know About Parent Sharenting and Child Privacy
How does "sharenting" affect children's privacy, safety, and psychological development, and what should parents keep in mind before clicking "share"?
Social MediaParentingPrivacySocial RelationshipsSpeakersFortesa Latifi, MA
Journalist
Stacey Steinberg, JD
Legal Skills Professor
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Liselot Hudders, PhD
Full Professor in Marketing Ethics
Ghent University, Belgium
Ryan Allen MS, LPCC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor
Preschool Therapy & Consulting
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Ask the Experts—WebinarGrowing Up Online: Understanding Youth Internet Trends, Subcultures, and Relationships
Where and how are children and teens spending their time online, and what is the nature of the cultures and relationships they are forming there? How are these affecting their offline development and sense of self?
Social MediaCharacter DevelopmentParentingSocial RelationshipsSpeakersYalda T. Uhls, PhD
Founder and CEO of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers, University of California, Los Angeles
Bradley J. Bond, PhD
Professor of Communication, University of San Diego
Chia-chen Yang, PhD
Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Oklahoma State University
Sara Grimes, PhD
Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy and Full Professor, Communication Studies, McGill University
Trevor Boffone, PhD
Professor, University of Houston
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Ask the Experts—WebinarTechnical Interference: Screens and the Parent-Child Relationship
How is today's digital world influencing the parent-child relationship? How do parents' own tech habits impact their children?
Social RelationshipsParentingSpeakersCatherine Steiner-Adair, EdD
Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, Author, Speaker
Brandon T. McDaniel, PhD
Senior Research Scientist, Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation
Michaeline Jensen, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Lara Wolfers, PhD
Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel
Stephanie Reich, PhD
Professor, School of Education, University of California, Irvine