A recent long‑term observational cohort study found that infants with higher amounts of screen time displayed accelerated brain development patterns, slower decision-making skills in childhood, and increased levels of anxiety in adolescence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xQN83p

#JustOneThing to practice today -- instead of focusing on the amount of daily screen time, learn from the experts & look carefully at the context of media use to determine appropriate limits for your young child. Access more #ParentingTips on early childhood here 👉 https://bit.ly/4w905DU

In this clip from #ScreenDeep, Liselot Hudders, PhD, breaks down what her recent study on children under the age of 13 revealed about their ability to recognize commercial content integrated into influencer videos. Learn more🔊 https://bit.ly/4aOQvxJ

Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day #SMVRD reminds us that online experiences can lead to serious offline outcomes. Visit the #LearnAndExplore resource library today for resources on how to safeguard youth from the negative impacts of #SocialMedia use. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4adHzBZ

This Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day #SMVRD, lean on evidence-based resources investigating social media’s impact on mental health outcomes for children and teens with the new Research-at-a-Glance on “Social Media and Youth Mental Health.” 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eBWPKb

Why is there a disconnect between how parents respond to harmful interactions on social media versus offline? In this clip from #ScreenDeep, Imran Ahmed (CCDH) draws parallels between online and offline cruelty, urging parents to prioritize #OnlineSafety. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DooEr2

Join our newsletter email list! ScreenShots brings you the latest research on the impacts of #DigitalMedia on #ChildDevelopment and new free parenting resources from Children and Screens along with policy updates and more! Sign up today! 📧 https://conta.cc/4gXYklj

How do influencers and their sponsored content impact children’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? Find out in the NEW #ScreenDeep episode as marketing expert Liselot Hudders, PhD, unpacks her research on the ins and outs of influencing. Tune in 🔊 https://bit.ly/4aOQvxJ

The expert-backed parenting #TipSheet “The ‘Social Brain’ on Screens” offers practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting social cognition in children and adolescents in the #DigitalAge. Learn more #ParentingTips here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3S3o4G6

A recent study of over 5,000 children under the age of 7 found that children who co-used media with their parents (talking, watching, or playing together) demonstrated more prosocial behaviors. Dive into the full study: https://bit.ly/3SGC5tk

Psychologist Anne Maheux, PhD, explores how online marginalization can negatively impact LGBTQ+ youth in unique ways in this #AskTheExperts short. Learn more about how to help youth exploring their identity online in the Children and Screens Ages 11-18 Guide 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OZrY0U

Discover the big "Do's" and "Don'ts" for elementary schoolers’ healthy #DigitalMedia use and optimal development in the Children and Screens Ages 6-11 Guide! Download your free copy of the guide now for more expert insights and evidence-based strategies: https://bit.ly/48LiUUY

The Children and Screens Evidence Council has released a new vote-based position: 7-2 in favor of screen-free Pre-K classrooms, citing the importance of play, social interaction, & hands-on experiences during a critical stage of #ChildDevelopment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43ymY7E

The NEW #TipSheet “AI in Education - What the Research Says” is packed with evidence-based tips for educators & families for guiding students in the new AI-driven K-12 environment. Learn from leading experts about how kids are using AI for schoolwork and beyond! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o7qXBp

What do parents need to know about how #AI is weaving itself into the daily lives of youth? What do the experts say? Visit Children and Screens’ #LearnAndExplore research library NOW for a variety of resources on the impact of AI use on children and teens 👉 https://bit.ly/49QnG3N

Food policy expert and psychologist Kelly Brownell, PhD, breaks down the child-targeted marketing tactics of the “toxic food environment” in this clip from the latest episode of the #ScreenDeep podcast. Tune in 🔊 https://bit.ly/4tYmWk4 #Health #ChildDevelopment

A recent cross‑sectional study of adolescents ages 12-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) found that impulsivity was associated with both greater separation anxiety and generalized anxiety, which in turn were related to internet addiction. Read the abstract: https://bit.ly/4xhfSlB

"Is my child ready for a smartphone?” 🤔 Learn how to navigate one of the biggest parenting decisions in the #DigitalAge with expert-led, research-backed #parenting advice from the NEW Children and Screens Ages 6-11 Guide! Download your free copy now 👉 https://bit.ly/48LiUUY

A recent cross‑sectional survey study of adolescents found that self-reported short-form video addiction was linked to greater self-reports of negative emotions and loss of life meaning, which in turn was associated with lower reports of overall well-being. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fru9FQ

Understand why adolescents struggle to self-regulate their screen time and the role dopamine plays in that power struggle from Dr. Clifford Sussman in this #AskTheExperts short from the webinar “Meltdowns to Mindfulness (Part 2: Adolescence).” 👉 https://bit.ly/49x8W9V

NEW! The expert-backed, evidence-based #TipSheet “AI in Education” provides educators and parents with the practical strategies they need to guide students in the new AI-driven classroom as well as navigate the impacts of #AI in education on #ChildDevelopment. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4o7qXBp #EdTech

This #PrideMonth🏳️‍🌈, download the Research-at-a-Glance “LGBTQ+ Youth and Digital Media Use.” This visual research summary explores the unique benefits and risks LGBTQ+ teens face in their online lives. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4lmrnSb

Children and Screens is proud to support the iRAISE report “Mapping of GenAI Impacts on Child Development.” Support developmental science, youth safety expertise, education research, clinical insight, and evidence from the field by endorsing the report here: https://forms.gle/jQVvY75nXNUZh2aK9

A recent study of adolescents ages 9-10 found that #SocialMedia use was linked to small increases in ADHD inattention symptoms over time. However, video gaming & watching TV/videos were not linked to an increase in ADHD-related symptoms. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3PJDCxW

Children and Screens is proud to share a new report “Mapping of Generative #AI Impacts on #ChildDevelopment” developed in collaboration with everyone.AI, iRAISE, and the Paris Peace Forum for presentation at the upcoming #G7. https://bit.ly/4vePvuy

Hear what the research says about the relationship between youth digital device use and self-regulation from neuroscientist Jason Chein, PhD, (@mindimager.bsky.social) in this #AskTheExperts short from the most recent webinar “Meltdowns to Mindfulness (Part 2: Adolescence).” 👉 https://bit.ly/49x8W9V

NEW! Food policy expert and leader in the fight against childhood obesity Kelly Brownell, PhD, joins host Kris Perry to discuss the impacts the online “toxic food environment” has on children’s health/well-being in the latest #ScreenDeep episode. Tune in 🔊 https://bit.ly/4tYmWk4

Couldn’t join the live discussion? The full webinar recording of "Meltdowns to Mindfulness - Self-Regulation in a Digital World (Part 2: Adolescence)” is available NOW in #LearnAndExplore. Catch the replay here 📺 https://bit.ly/49x8W9V #ChildDevelopment #Parenting

Couldn’t join the live discussion? The full webinar recording of "Meltdowns to Mindfulness - Self-Regulation in a Digital World (Part 2: Adolescence)” is available NOW in #LearnAndExplore. Catch the replay here 📺 https://bit.ly/49x8W9V #ChildDevelopment #Parenting

Help youth develop the critical skills needed for deciphering misleading and false information online with the expert-backed, research-based #TipSheet “Online Misinformation and Disinformation!” Read the full tip sheet NOW 👉 https://bit.ly/4dxOeaY

A recent study of adolescents found that teens who experienced online sexual objectification – receiving appearance-based or sexualized comments on social media – were at an increased risk for engaging in non-suicidal self-harm. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wHh1CG

Missed today’s #AskTheExperts webinar on teens, self-regulation, and digital media? Stay tuned for the full recording of “Meltdowns to Mindfulness - Self-Regulation in a Digital World (Part 2: Adolescence),” coming soon to our website. Save the link 🔗 https://bit.ly/49x8W9V

That concludes today’s #AskTheExperts discussion on supporting teens’ behavioral and emotional regulation in the #DigitalAge. Which #ParentingTips will you be implementing today? Explore more free, research-based parenting resources here: https://bit.ly/3T8TTvH

“Teenagers are always driving a fast car with very weak brakes” — #AskTheExperts Dr. Sussman on how the majority of digital activities teens engage in are designed for instant gratification and high stimulation.

#AskTheExperts Clifford Sussman, MD (George Washington University), discusses why a balance of high dopamine activities and low-dopamine activities are important for healthy self-regulation in youth. #ChildDevelopment

#AskTheExperts Dr. Wadley explains some of the reasons WHY we turn to #DigitalMedia for emotional regulation: • It’s frictionless • It’s instant • It’s available anytime, anywhere • It’s personalized

#AskTheExperts Greg Wadley, PhD (University of Melbourne), points out how the tools people use to self-regulate have shifted in the #DigitalAge while providing a list of the most common forms of #DigitalMedia people now use to self-regulate their emotions.

“Heavier technology usage flattens the maturation of self-control,” Dr. Chein (@mindimager.bsky.social) on the impacts of technology use on the regions of the brain responsible for the development/improvement of self-control. #AskTheExperts #ChildDevelopment

#AskTheExperts Levers of collective action against social media overuse from Dr. Davis: 1. Talk with other parents; develop community norms 2. Tell your school what you think about their policies 3. Influence policymakers #SocialMedia

#AskTheExperts Jason Chein, PhD @mindimager.bsky.social#AskTheExperts(Temple University, Temple Brain Research & Imaging Center), illustrates the relationship between executive functioning abilities (cognitive flexibility, working memory, and impulse control), self-control, and adaptive decision making.

#AskTheExperts Teens are sensitive to social feedback and their self-control system is still developing, which makes self-regulation of #DigitalMedia use difficult, says moderator Katie Davis, EdD (University of Washington, UW Center for Digital Youth).

Why can #DigitalMedia use be difficult for adolescents to regulate & what can parents do to help? Join us at 12pm ET for #AskTheExperts: “Meltdowns to Mindfulness: Self-Regulation in a Digital World (Part 2: Adolescence) to hear #ParentingTips from leading experts. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4erBODK

Register for the iRAISE webinar “Shaping GenAI’s Impact on Child Development” on May 21 at 11am ET. The webinar introduces a report on GenAI and youth produced by everyone.AI, @parispeaceforum.bsky.social, and Children and Screens. Sign up: luma.com/i6g1jcn0

TOMORROW 📣 at 12pm ET! Sign up now for the free #AskTheExperts webinar “Meltdowns to Mindfulness - Self-Regulation in a Digital World (Part 2: Adolescence)” on Wednesday, May 20 via Zoom. Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4erBODK

This #HealthyVisionMonth, find out how to protect your child’s eye health from the negative impacts of constant #DigitalMedia use - read Children and Screens’ expert-backed #CommonQuestion resource “How does screen use impact vision?” 👓 https://bit.ly/44J2RFw

What are the risks and benefits of youth digital media use on their emotional regulation? Panelist Greg Wadley, PhD, will explore this question and more at the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Meltdowns to Mindfulness (Part 2: Adolescence)." Sign up ➡️ https://bit.ly/4erBODK

Learn what not to do when addressing your child’s tech-related meltdowns from psychologist Gabrielle Izralson, PsyD, BCBA, in this #AskTheExperts short from our most recent webinar “Meltdowns to Mindfulness (Part 1: Early Childhood).” Watch the full webinar recording NOW 📺 https://bit.ly/3OveBG5

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What we’re watching – today at 2:30pm ET the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law will hold a hearing on #SocialMedia trial verdicts and the need for Congressional action. https://bit.ly/4ucbVNd #Policy #OnlineSafety #Privacy

In this clip from the NEW #ScreenDeep episode, leading early childhood learning researcher Rachel Barr, PhD, shares her biggest finding from a recent touchscreen study with 15-month-olds and what it revealed about the power of joint parent-child interactions. Learn more🎧 https://bit.ly/48JoFlP