Research

Is increased screen time linked to youth obesity? Does time spent watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling social media impact body weight?

How should families determine whether a child is “ready” for a smartphone?

What Parents Need to Know

Tips to help families understand the scope and impacts of the new world of online marketing to kids

What *is* boredom exactly and what role does it play in cognition and development?

What are the functions of the social brain in childhood and what strategies can encourage healthy social development in youth?