Children and Screens’ podcast Screen Deep has been nominated for the second year in a row for the Webby Award for Science and Education, one of the internet’s highest honors.
The nomination recognizes the episode “The Science of Boredom,” featuring Dr. James Danckert, which explores how boredom plays an important role in children’s attention, creativity, and development in a digital age.
Through one-on-one conversations with leading researchers and clinicians, Screen Deep translates the latest science on how digital media shapes child development — from attention and learning to social relationships, mental health, and emerging technologies like AI. Browse all Screen Deep episodes.
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The Webby Award winner is decided by a popular vote, which runs through April 16, 2026.
Also Recognized: #AskTheExperts Webinar Series
In addition to this year’s podcast nomination, Children and Screens’ long-running #AskTheExperts webinar series has been named as an honoree in the Public Service & Activism category for Video and Film by the Webby Awards.
A flagship program of Children and Screens, #AskTheExperts brings together interdisciplinary experts to share the latest research, clinical insights, and practical guidance on children and digital media.
These free, live webinars provide families, educators, and professionals with trusted evidence-based resources to help navigate the complex and rapidly-evolving digital media landscape. Browse all #AskTheExperts webinars and resources for families.
Policy Update: April 2026
Stay up-to-date on the latest legislative developments related to children and digital media with "Policy Update" in Children and Screens' monthly newsletter ScreenShots.
Board of Advisors Spotlight: Colleen A. Kraft, MD, MBA, FAAP
Dr. Kraft shared her insights with Children and Screens as a part of a Board of Advisors Spotlight in the April 2026 issue of ScreenShots, Children and Screens' monthly newsletter.
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Children and Screens’ Screen Deep Podcast Nominated for 2026 Webby Award, AskTheExperts Webinar Series Honored
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Policy Voices: Tom McBrien
Counsel, Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
Policy Update: March 2026
Stay up-to-date on the latest legislative developments related to children and digital media with "Policy Update" in Children and Screens' monthly newsletter ScreenShots.