At Children and Screens, children are — and always will be — our top priority.
Today, we’re proud to launch our first-ever fundraiser to support our Interdisciplinary Research Grants Program.
In a world where so many forces are competing for children’s attention, it’s critical to remember: kids are deeply vulnerable to the environments we create. We build the homes, schools, playgrounds, and cultures that shape their future — and with it, the future of us all.
Technology holds incredible potential to empower children, but it also carries profound harms, especially when it disrupts critical developmental stages. Without evidence-based research, we run the risk of repeating the same decisions that led to this tipping point moment in children’s lives.
That’s why we must act now.
Research is urgently needed to answer pressing questions like:
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- How are AI companions influencing children’s development?
- What impact do school phone bans have on student learning and behavior?
- How can we empower families, schools, and communities to take back control of their lives in a rapidly changing digital world?
- How are AI companions influencing children’s development?
Researchers are ready—but they cannot do it alone.
Federal funding freezes, project cuts, and delays are putting critical studies at risk. We must sustain this work to build a safer, healthier digital future.
🌟 Donate today to fund the research children need to thrive.
🌟 Share this campaign with your network to spread the word.
🌟 Invest in a future where every child has the chance to flourish.
Because when we invest in research, we invest in children—and in all of our futures.