Youth Self-Esteem and Identity: The Media(ted) Self
What are the risks and opportunities for forming a positive and healthy sense of self in a hyper-connected age?
How much screen time is too much?
How much screen time is okay, and how much is too much? How does this change depending on the age of the child or other factors?
The Social Brain on Screens
What are the functions of the social brain in childhood and what strategies can encourage healthy social development in youth?
The Rise of Dr. Google: How to Help Youth Develop Skills to Find Accurate Health Information Online
How can families, schools, and communities encourage digital health literacy and help children use a critical lens to find trusted sources for health advice?
Youth and Online Polarization and Radicalization
FAQ and Tips for Parents
The Porn Conversation: The Effects of Pornography on Youth and How to Talk About It
Porn is increasingly a source of sex education for youth. How can parents talk with young people about pornography in a digital age?
Algorithms 101: Youth and AI-Driven Tech
What can families do about the growing influence of algorithmically-delivered content on youth’s development, preferences, and minds?
Youth Self-Esteem and Identity: The Media(ted) Self
What are the risks and opportunities for forming a positive and healthy sense of self in a hyper-connected age?
Does screen media exposure cause obesity in children?
Is increased screen time linked to youth obesity? Does time spent watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling social media impact body weight?
Is social media harmful to youth mental health?
Is social media causing increased rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal among youth? What do we know about the impacts of social media use on teen mental health and well-being?
How does technology affect kids' social development?
How do technology-mediated experiences impact social development across childhood? What role do devices and digital media play in social interactions and the development of critical social skills?
How much screen time is too much?
How much screen time is okay, and how much is too much? How does this change depending on the age of the child or other factors?