A recent study examining the screen time of preschoolers found that average/high amounts of screen time (3 hrs +) were linked to more problematic media use 2 years later compared to children who had low daily screen time (-1 hr). Learn more: https://bit.ly/47fGO9R
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Congress is considering multiple proposals to strengthen protections for children online. Executive Director Kris Perry responds to the House Energy & Commerce Committee's mark-up of nine kids’ online safety bills and the Senate’s passage of COPPA 2.0. Read: https://bit.ly/3N72jTB
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What are the big "Do's" and "Don'ts" around #DigitalMedia use for supporting tweens’ and teens’ optimal development and growing independence?
Find out in the NEW Ages 11-18 Guide -- the most comprehensive guide for raising teens in the #DigitalAge. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OZrY0U
This morning, the Senate passed #COPPA2.0 by unanimous consent as the House Energy & Commerce marked up its own child safety legislation. COPPA 2.0 would update digital privacy protections. The next step now rests with the House. #ProtectKidsOnline #DataPrivacy #COPPA2
What we’re watching: House Energy & Commerce Committee markup of a suite of online safety bills, including #KOSA and #COPPA2.0. #OnlinePrivacy #KidsOnlineSafetyhttps://energycommerce.house.gov/events/full-committee-markup-of-nine-bills
Host Kris Perry dives into the “digital exposome” with Ran Barzilay, MD, PhD, in the NEW episode of #ScreenDeep. Tune in to hear about how researchers are beginning to measure and quantify online environmental factors in child health and more. Listen NOW: https://bit.ly/4tVGhUe
How can parents prepare children to be critical consumers of online information?
Panelist Matthew Johnson @mediasmarts.bsky.social will present on how to build media literacy skills early on at the #AskTheExperts webinar “Get Screen Smart” on March 11. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4cKJWOB
Host Kris Perry dives into the “digital exposome” with Ran Barzilay, MD, PhD, in the NEW episode of #ScreenDeep. Tune in to hear about how researchers are beginning to measure and quantify online environmental factors in child health and more. Listen NOW: https://bit.ly/4tVGhUe
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 explains 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
Infographic titled "Parents Off Social Media = Increased Teen Well-Being?" from Children and Screens. It summarizes a study on parents and teens (ages 13-18), highlighting that reduced parent engagement with social media is associated with fewer signs of problematic social media use by teens, improved parent-adolescent communication, and better teen emotion regulation. A citation notes the study source: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, August 2020.
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
Promotional graphic for the "The Children and Screens Guide for Childhood Development and Media Use: Adolescence Ages 11-18," featuring a screenshot of the pdf guide with 3 icons on the cover -- a girl with chat boxes covering her face, a smartphone, and a profile of a young man. The Children and Screens logo sits in the bottom right corner.
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
Webinar announcement for "Get Screen Smart: Essential Tech Knowledge Needed for Digital Parenting," presented by Children and Screens for Wednesday, March 11, 12:00pm-1:30pm ET via Zoom. Features an image of a laptop with question marks on the screen.
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
Venn diagram illustrating media binge-watching effects on youth well-being. The left circle labeled "Boys" mentions "Poorer sleep quality." The right circle labeled "Girls" states "Lower perceived social support." The overlapping area labeled "Both" lists "Greater anxiety, Depression, Stress, Loneliness, Lower academic self-efficacy."
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
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#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
Promotional graphic for the #AskTheExperts webinar recording of "Friendship in the Screen Age: What is it - and how is it changing?" hosted by Children and Screens.The visual features an image of two teen girls seated back-to-back, each using a smartphone. The background is a blend of purple and blue tones with illustrations of chatboxes.
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
Council members include leading child development and mental health experts across disciplines.
Votes were cast independently. Individual rationales are public.
Read the full summary: bit.ly/4qL4Dxt
#AI #OnlineSafety #ChildDevelopment
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
Infographic titled "Cyberbullying Victim/Perpetrator Cycle." It shows a flowchart detailing findings from a study on adolescents, highlighting that being a victim of cyberbullying significantly leads to school bullying perpetration and greater anger rumination. The bottom corner features the Children and Screens logo.
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/
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#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.
