This #NationalReadingMonth, invest in your young child’s language development with the latest research and expert-backed recommendations from the Ages 0-5 Guide from Children and Screens in #LearnAndExplore. Access the early childhood guide now! https://bit.ly/43ax2Ur

What should families know about the limitations and capabilities of #AI? How can parents help children maximize its benefits and reduce risk of harm? Find out from AI expert Robbie Torney at the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Get Screen Smart” on March 11. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4cKJWOB

What is the impact of image-based content on the #BodyImage development of boys and young men? In this clip from #ScreenDeep, @jasonmnagata.bsky.social#BodyImage#ScreenDeepxplains how idealized masculinity can trigger body image-related behaviors for young male social media users. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gCALyq

What do parents and caregivers need to know about algorithms in order to help youth navigate their feeds more safely? Leam from #SocialMedia researcher Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, PhD, at the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Get Screen Smart” on March 11 at 12pm ET via Zoom. Register: https://bit.ly/4cKJWOB

Are online "friends" real friends? In this #AskTheExperts short, Mitch Prinstein, PhD, ABPP, shares the key characteristics of quality friendship and discusses how online friendships via #SocialMedia stack up using these criteria. Learn more 🎥 https://bit.ly/4kvuAzk

A recent study of parents and adolescents ages 13 to 18 found that teens showed fewer signs of problematic #SocialMedia use and were able to self-regulate emotions when parents themselves used social media less. Learn more: https://go.nature.com/3MsO8rN

Diana Graber, founder of Cyber Civics and Cyberwise, will join Children and Screens for the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Get Screen Smart” on March 11. Learn the key basics you need to know to support and teach critical thinking and healthy and safe child media use. Register: https://bit.ly/4cKJWOB

Packed with insights from 100+ leading experts in the field, the NEW Ages 11-18 Guide from Children and Screens is the ultimate resource for supporting tweens' and teens' healthy media use and development in the digital age. Download your free copy today 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OZrY0U

You don’t need to be a tech expert to help children lead healthy digital lives, but understanding the latest tech and #DigitalMedia offerings is a great place to start! Register now for the #AskTheExperts webinar “Get Screen Smart” on March 11 to learn more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cKJWOB

A recent study of elementary and middle school students found that media binge-watching – 5+ more continuous hours in one sitting – was associated with impacted #MentalHealth and lower perceived academic ability. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZJiSry

Never miss a beat --- sign up for ScreenShots, the flagship newsletter from Children and Screens for the latest research, resources, and policy updates on the impacts of #DigitalMedia on #ChildDevelopment. Join our mailing list today 📩 https://conta.cc/4gXYklj

#AI companions are designed for sustained, personalized interaction, raising developmental concerns as youth adoption grows. The newly formed Children and Screens Evidence Council issued its 1st vote: 7-2 support parental permission for minors. #OnlineSafety Read the summary: bit.ly/4qL4Dxt

Online spaces have changed friendship dynamics for children and teens, but what aspects of friendship are lost on #SocialMedia? Can phones be facilitators for friendships? #AskTheExperts Watch the full webinar recording of “Friendship in the Screen Age” to find out! 🎥 https://bit.ly/4kvuAzk

Browse the free #LearnAndExplore resource library for expert-backed, evidence-based resources on how to protect children and teens against the impacts of #DigitalMedia use on #BodyImage development, youth #MentalHealth, and well-being. Visit the library now: https://bit.ly/4bUqUlW

Our newly formed Evidence Council has released its first vote on kids and AI companions. 7-2 support parental permission for minors. But experts agree: permission alone isn’t enough. See where consensus exists and questions remain.👇 bit.ly/4qL4Dxt #AI #DigitalMedia #ChildDevelopment

A recent study found that experiencing #cyberbullying victimization was associated with bullying peers at school and with higher levels of anger rumination, which was also linked to greater engagement in school bullying. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aqdAaB #MentalHealth #Research

That’s a wrap on today’s #AskTheExperts webinar on online friendships and youth social norms. What takeaway challenged you the most? Explore more free, research-based parenting resources here: https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-and-explore/ #LearnAndExplore #ChildDevelopment

#AskTheExperts Chia-chen Yang,PhD, on why the “heart” button matters on #SocialMedia: “The like or heart button might be the perceived or most appropriate way to say ‘I’m giving you support here.’”

“Online spaces can lower the social barrier for engaging in meaningful social interactions…the absence of facial expressions and tone…can be beneficial to some young people.” — Riley Scott, PhD, on the benefits of online friendships for youth with social anxiety.

#AskTheExperts Riley Scott, PhD,(Griffith University) offers these #ParentingTips for evaluating the benefits/risks of online friendship -- Examine the impact of screen time on youth well-being, who children are connecting with online, & prioritize a range of social experiences.

#AskTheExperts Chia-chen Yang, PhD, on why digital social multitasking is not inherently a bad thing: “Teens frequently share interesting and funny videos or photos with their friends…in these cases the phone becomes a facilitator rather than an interference.” #SocialMedia

#Live Panelist Chia-chen Yang, PhD, (Oklahoma State University) defines digital social multitasking (DSMT) and explains how “distracted” (vs. “intentional”) social multitasking may impact children’s friendships. #AskTheExperts

Prinstein: “More than IQ, more than socioeconomic status, more than academics…relationships are remarkably strong predictors of successful outcomes in adulthood.” #AskTheExperts

“We cannot get touch and comfort from an online platform or an online friend…we don’t get the opportunity for critique, correction, or challenge…human relationships matter.” — #AskTheExperts panelist Mitch Prinstein, PhD, ABPP. #AskTheExperts

#AskTheExperts Mitch Prinstein, PhD, ABPP, (UNC) outlines ways in which #DigitalMedia has transformed friendship for adolescents while highlighting the differences between online and offline friendships. #SocialMedia

How has online life transformed social norms for youth friendships? Psychologist and podcast creator Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (Dr. Friendtastic) opens up the panel discussion with an overview of friendship development and its importance throughout childhood. #ChildDevelopment

Happening #live at 12pm ET – #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age.” Host Kris Perry welcomes a panel of leading child/adolescent psychologists and researchers to explore how #DigitalMedia is redefining friendship in the #DigitalAge.

TODAY at 12pm ET! Join Children and Screens for the #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age: What is it, and how is it changing?” via Zoom. Can't make it to the event? Sign up to be notified when the webinar recording goes live 👉bit.ly/49Y7AEn

Join the push for increased #OnlineSafety for children — download your copy of “Putting Parents Back in Charge of Firearm Safety” today, a first-of-its-kind report from Children and Screens in collaboration with @sandyhookpromise.bsky.social.#OnlineSafetybit.ly/4cm3k4h

NEW! #ScreenDeep Host Kris Perry is joined by developmental psychologist Pilyoung Kim, PhD, to explore the risks #AI companions pose to youth's social development. Learn more from Dr. Kim about children’s attachment to social AI tools -- listen NOW: https://bit.ly/4at3DaU

TOMORROW! Sign up now for the free #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age." Join Children and Screens for an exploration into how technology has redefined what it means to be a friend in the #DigitalAge. Register 👉 bit.ly/49Y7AEn

Our new report, released with @sandyhookpromise.bsky.social, calls for greater #SocialMedia transparency so parents can better guide what kids see, risks are reduced, and policymakers and researchers have clearer data. Learn more: bit.ly/4cm3k4h #SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety

This #SaferInternetDay, empower your parenting and equip your children to use tech with #OnlineSafety in mind - read the expert-backed, research-based #TipSheet “Online Safety for Youth.” Read the #ParentingTips 🔗 bit.ly/41y9asm #SID #SID2026

How is firearm-related content reaching youth online and what should platforms disclose? Our new report, released with @sandyhookpromise.bsky.social, calls on #SocialMedia companies to answer six questions. 🔗 bit.ly/4cm3k4h #SaferInternetDay #ChildDevelopment #DigitalMedia

What are the impacts of #DigitalMedia on #ChildDevelopment? How can parents make informed decisions for their family about screen time? Learn more from Children and Screens' Director of Research and Programs Kate Blocker, PhD, on the Mind Your Health podcast. Listen now: bit.ly/4rFvnzZ

Kids are being recommended firearm content on social media. Tomorrow, Children and Screens releases a new report examining exposure to firearm content and platform transparency, with support from @sandyhookpromise.bsky.social. #SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety

Digital interactions are reshaping what it means to be a friend and how friendships influence young people’s well-being. 👯📲 Register NOW for the #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age” on Thursday, February 12 at 12pm ET via Zoom to learn more: bit.ly/49Y7AEn

Nearly 60% of children interact daily with a voice-activated #AI assistant. What does the research say about how children perceive AI? Download your copy of the Research-at-a-Glance on “AI and Children” to learn more: bit.ly/4bZnXje

How has online life transformed norms, expectations, and boundaries for youth friendships? Find out from Mitch Prinstein, PhD, ABPP, at the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age” on Thursday, February 12 at 12pm ET via Zoom. Register NOW: bit.ly/49Y7AEn

A recent study of girls ages 9-10 found that excessive Instagram use was linked to lower body satisfaction and a greater desire for thinness. Excessive Instagram use was also linked to greater emotional reactivity and more social withdrawal symptoms. https://bit.ly/4tbyRvI #SocialMedia

How do smartphones interfere with children and adolescents' friendships? Panelist Chia-chen Yang, PhD, will discuss the impact of media multitasking and “phone snubbing” on youth relationships at the #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age." Register: bit.ly/49Y7AEn

In this #AskTheExperts short, psychologist Jennifer Mills, PhD, CPsych, explains why actively engaging with images on #SocialMedia is linked to youth body dissatisfaction and why even knowledge that these images are highly altered cannot protect against these effects. Learn more: bit.ly/4quSBsw

What are the benefits/risks of youth online friendships? Are there special considerations for vulnerable youth? Panelist Riley Scott, PhD, will explore these questions and more at the #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age." Register NOW: bit.ly/49Y7AEn

In this clip from #ScreenDeep, Lara Wolfers, PhD, breaks down research suggesting parents who feel more guilt around media use may experience lower parent-child relationship satisfaction. Ditch the guilt this #ParentMentalHealthDay and tune in 🎧bit.ly/4q1VXn4

A recent study of adolescents found that youth who reported owning a smartphone at or before age 11 also reported spending more time online, risky online behaviors, higher device use during school, & greater problematic internet use. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/49MlVoy

Newly unsealed court documents, highlighted in a report from the Tech Oversight Project, show that Meta, Google, SnapChat, and TikTok prioritized recruiting young users as well as strategies for maximizing youth engagement on their platforms. Read the report: bit.ly/3M4IATQ #SocialMedia

Hear more from National Scientific Advisory Board Member and Founding Attorney of the Social Media Victims Law Center, Matthew Bergman, JD, about the world of #SocialMedia litigation ahead of this week’s landmark case against Meta, ByteDance, and Google. https://bit.ly/4q43gJK

Graphic videos tied to current events spread rapidly online. Our evidence-based parenting #TipSheet “12 Tips to Help Children Process Graphic News and Violence Online” offers practical expert-backed tips to help parents protect children from the effects of this exposure. https://bit.ly/48OwAvp

What does friendship look like for kids today? How is technology redefining it? 📲 Psychologist and Podcast Creator Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, will lead the live discussion at the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Friendship in the Screen Age” on Feb. 12. Register: bit.ly/49Y7AEn