Research

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.

What do we know about the effectiveness of phone bans, and what do experts recommend for device use in the classroom?

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?

When does exposure to violent or toxic online content start to negatively impact young people's behavior, and what should parents and caregivers do about it?

How is today's digital world influencing the parent-child relationship? How do parents' own tech habits impact their children?

As powerful AI tools are deployed in classrooms nationwide, what should parents and educators know about the risks and opportunities specific to children using them in educational settings?

Are today’s children lonelier than past generations? How are digital devices and social media shaping their ability to connect, and what does that mean for their long-term emotional and social well-being?

How can parents and caregivers effectively guide their children’s media use in a way that reduces conflict, fosters independence, and helps guard against the development of problematic or addictive media use?

The escalating adolescent mental health crisis has been met with a new array of digital solutions--how are these new digital resources shaping the future of mental health care for youth?

How can parents, caregivers, and educators help children think critically and develop skills to navigate misinformation and deep fakes in their digital lives?