Past Events

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?

What does friendship look like for kids today and how is technology redefining it? How are these digital connections reshaping what it means to be a friend and how friendships influence young people’s well-being?

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?

Children today face a nonstop stream of sophisticated online marketing techniques that look nothing like the TV jingles and commercials of the past. How can parents safeguard children from the impacts of this endless, ever-present influx of food marketing content?

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?

How does "sharenting" affect children's privacy, safety, and psychological development, and what should parents keep in mind before clicking "share"?

From influencer advertising, manipulative persuasive design, video game loot boxes, and even illegal financial extortion – children face a digital minefield designed to capture their money and their trust.

ON DEMAND NOW: Congress Sessions

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?