• Ask the Experts—Webinars

    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?  

  • Common Questions

    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?

  • Common Questions

    Is my child addicted to screens?

    How do you know if a child is addicted to digital devices? What should you do if you think there might be a problem?

  • Common Questions

    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?

  • Common Questions

    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?

  • Common Questions

    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?

  • Ask the Experts—Shorts

    Social Media Use and Well-Being

    From the #AskTheExperts webinar "Youth Self-Esteem and Identity: The Media(ted) Self"

  • Ask the Experts—Shorts

    Young Children and Social Media

    From #AskTheExperts webinar "Youth Self-Esteem and Identity: The Media(ted) Self"