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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 17h

We’re ready to build upon the momentum of #MediaAndMinds25. The 2027 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress is coming next November. 🎉 Stay tuned for registration details and updates 🔗 bit.ly/4jdJITD

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 23h

Gabriella Harari, PhD, will discuss helpful and problematic ways in which youth explore and construct their identities online this Thursday, October 8 at our #AskTheExperts webinar “Who is the 'Real Me'? How Online Life Influences Youth Identity Development.” Register now: bit.ly/4AlF8sf

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

MEET THE PANELIST 🥁 Chris Cascio, PhD, will discuss conformity online - and how pressure to conform to group behaviors impact youth - at our next #AskTheExperts webinar Thursday 10/8 at 12pm ET. Register now: bit.ly/4AlF8sf

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"Webinar announcement titled 'Who is the “Real Me”? How Online Life Influences Youth Identity Development.' Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET. Chris Cascio, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the presenter. Discussion topics include conformity and norms on social media, and group norms impact on youth. Organized by Children and Screens."

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How are viral clips shaping children's moral compass? Lindsay Hahn, PhD, founder of the Media Psychology and Morality Lab at University of Buffalo, weighs in - watch the latest #AskTheExperts webinar for more on how online life affects children's moral development: bit.ly/4hlu4CL

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A new study of over 140K teens found "passive" social media use significantly associated with symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness and worry - with higher amounts of passive use associated with more nervousness and more worry. Read the study for more: bit.ly/4hFDHwC

The image is an infographic titled "Adolescent Anxiety and Passive Social Media Use," with information from Children and Screens. It highlights a study of over 140,000 adolescents. Key findings are: passive social media use is linked to nervousness and worry; more daily passive use is tied to increased anxiety; and effects are stronger for boys. Explanations note passive use involves scrolling and reading without interaction.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

MEET THE PANELIST 🥁 Leading AI chatbot researcher Anne Maheux, PhD, will explore how youth are using AI for identity exploration and development - and how this use can become problematic - at our next #AskTheExperts webinar on Oct 8 at 12pm ET. Register now: bit.ly/4AlF8sf

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Moral distinctions in content for young children are fairly clear in "good versus bad" -Lindsay Hahn, PhD, shares insights on how to help older children process stories where moral cues and characters are in multiple shades of gray. Watch the full #AskTheExperts webinar: bit.ly/4hlu4CL

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NEW Research at a Glance! What does the best available research tell us about the benefits and risks to children and adolescents from the use of conversational AI tools for social interaction? Access the new free visual printable research summary: bit.ly/4xSk6iC

The image features a publication titled "Chatbots, AI Companions, and Youth: Research at a Glance" by Children and Screens, Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. The document includes statistics and information on anthropomorphism in AI interactions, set against a blue background with a "NEW!" label in orange at the top left corner.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NEW episode of Screen Deep: Host Kris Perry and guest Sherry Turkle, PhD, explore questions of reliance on “pretend empathy” from AI chatbot social interactions and how it affects human relationships. Listen now🎧 bit.ly/4iQe7XT

Podcast cover for "Screen Deep" Episode 38, featuring Sherry Turkle, PhD. The episode title is "Artificial Intimacy: What Happens When We Turn to AI for Connection?" with a note to "Listen Now!" Logos for "Children and Screens" and the "Screen Deep" podcast are displayed.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

READ NOW: New data from @Stanford’s RAPID Survey Project and Children & Screens look at the real-life circumstances shaping family media use. 65% of caregivers surveyed use screens at least weekly to occupy children while managing everyday responsibilities. Learn more: bit.ly/4rJFchW

The image is a graphic titled "Families with Young Children Describe Their Screen Time Experiences." It includes logos for RAPID, Stanford Center on Early Childhood, and Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. On the left, there's a red arrow-shaped label with text "PARTNER REPORT." The background is a split design with navy blue and yellow sections.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

MEET THE PANELIST 🥁 Adriana Manago, PhD, will share how youth self-presentation and authenticity online affect their identity development and offline behaviors next #AskTheExperts webinar on Thursday, October 8 from 12:00pm ET-1:30pm ET. Register now: bit.ly/4AlF8sf

Webinar advertisement titled "Meet the Panelist." The event is called "Who is the 'Real Me'? How Online Life Influences Youth Identity Development" on Thursday, October 8, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET. Featured is Adriana Manago, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Topics include self-presentation and authenticity in youth identity development. Includes "Children and Screens" branding and hashtag #AskTheExperts.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy 2nd birthday to #ScreenDeep! In our 2025 Webby-nominated episode "The Science of Boredom," cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert, PhD, discussed research that is uncovering a "vicious cycle" between boredom and online short form content consumption. Listen for more 🎧 bit.ly/3FHjmI2

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

MEET THE MODERATOR 🥁 Elias Aboujaoude, MD, will moderate part three of our “Character Matters” series of #AskTheExperts webinars on Thursday, October 8 from 12:00pm ET-1:30pm ET. Register now: bit.ly/4AlF8sf

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

From the latest #ScreenDeep: Renowned children’s digital rights advocate Baroness Beeban Kidron joins host Kris Perry to discuss real children feeling they've had a "lost childhood" due to a digital system of design and content that treats them as a commodity. Learn more 🎧 bit.ly/4qXRm6c

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#JustOneThing: Offering a tablet, phone, or other digital device often works well to calm very young children in the moment, but when used as a default solution it deprives a child of the practice necessary to learn how to deal with difficult emotions on their own. Read more: bit.ly/4zyFVFU

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A new study examined several possible factors for high #ScreenTime in young children ages 0-4, finding parent giving of screens to distract, occupy, calm, or entertain children was significantly associated with high child screen time. Read more: bit.ly/4ybRVMr

A person holds a child while looking at a digital screen. The text highlights a study about screen time in children ages 0-4, specifically linking it to parental involvement, and noting it is not related to other factors like rules or indoor play equipment. The entity "Children and Screens" is displayed.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join an insightful expert discussion on the impacts of "likes and faves" on kids' emerging sense of self at the #AskTheExperts free webinar “Who is the ‘Real Me’? How Online Life Influences Youth Identity Development” on Thursday, October 8, at 12:00pm ET via Zoom. REGISTER: bit.ly/4AlF8sf

Webinar advertisement titled "Who is the 'Real Me'? How Online Life Influences Youth Identity Development." It includes graphics of three pixelated faces and logos for "Children and Screens" and "#AskTheExperts Webinar." Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 12:00pm-1:30pm ET via Zoom.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Text on a dark background with a highlighted title: "Just One Thing." The main message reads, "When a parent consistently uses a device to calm a child, they reduce how much practice that child gets at learning how to handle and regulate their own emotions." The bottom credits "Children and Screens" and notes the source as "Helping Young Children Learn Self-Regulation in a Digital World: Tips for Parents of Children Ages 0-5."

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Is my child addicted to screens?" It can be difficult to know when a child's screen use has tipped from concerning to truly problematic. Find a list of expert-vetted signs that youth screen use may be negatively affecting their well-being in #LearnAndExplore: bit.ly/4oNFrWA

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sign up for ScreenShots – the ultimate newsletter to stay current on all things #DigitalMedia and #ChildDevelopment. Get recent research findings, new free parenting resources from Children and Screens, policy updates, and MORE ✨ --- all straight to your inbox. 📧 conta.cc/4gXYklj

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The NEW #CommonQuestion resource “How are children impacted by deepfakes?” breaks down the risks deepfakes pose to youth alongside expert-backed #ParentingTips to help children and teens develop media literacy skills. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4yH7ADA

How are children impacted by deepfakes? The infographic from Children and Screens explores this with three main points: Misinformation, Erosion of Trust, and Ethical and Legal Consequences. Each point explains potential effects: spreading false information, trust issues, and emotional or legal concerns. A "#CommonQuestion" hashtag is included at the top.

This image addresses how children are impacted by deepfakes. It suggests actions for parents, caregivers, and teens, such as having open conversations, being transparent about AI use, and leading with kindness. It also advises discussing questions like content creation sources and AI-generated challenges. The image is by Children and Screens.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TODAY: Join us to learn what parents need to know about how experiences with digital media shape youth moral/social development. It's not too late to join: bit.ly/4d2Zn3Y

Illustration promoting a webinar titled "Learned Behavior: How Youth Digital Life Shapes Moral Development" hosted by Children and Screens. The image shows a person surrounded by words: "Empathy," "Helping," "Care," "Kindness," and "Friendship." Scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 12:30pm-2:00pm ET on Zoom.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What do parents need to know about how experiences with digital media shape youth moral/social development, as well as how they apply their morals online and offline? Join us for our next #AskTheExperts webinar in our character series TOMORROW: bit.ly/4d2Zn3Y

Illustration of a person surrounded by floating smartphones displaying words: Empathy, Helping, Care, Friendship, and Kindness. Text at the bottom reads: "Learned Behavior: How Youth Digital Life Shapes Moral Development," along with event details for a webinar by Children and Screens.

Webinar announcement titled "Learned Behavior: How Youth Digital Life Shapes Moral Development." Features images of speakers: Lindsay Hahn, PhD, Rosemarie T. Truglio, PhD, and Eva Telzer, PhD, with moderator Marina Krcmar, PhD. Hosted by Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 12:30pm-2:00pm ET. Includes RSVP information.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A recent study of autistic children ages 2-5 found wit higher amounts of screen time linked with lower quality connections in brain white matter. Higher screen use was also linked with more severe autism-related symptoms. Read the abstract: bit.ly/4cFkeKH

Screen Time and Brain Development in Children with Autism infographic. Highlights a study showing high screen time relates to fewer brain connections, language development differences, and severe autism symptoms. Study suggests a link between screen use and brain structure and language outcomes in children with autism. At the bottom, credit is given to Children and Screens, citing a March 2020 study.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Learn why and how media impacts the social behavior of children from Senior Vice President of Global Education for Sesame Workshop Rosemarie T, Truglio, PhD, at the next #AskTheExperts webinar on Wednesday, September 16 from 12:30pm ET-2:00pm ET. Register now: bit.ly/4d2Zn3Y

Webinar announcement titled "Learned Behavior: How Youth Digital Life Shapes Moral Development." It features a smiling person holding puppets from Sesame Street next to a title block. Event details: Wednesday, September 16, 12:30pm-2:00pm ET. Speaker: Rosemarie T. Truglio, PhD, SVP, Global Education, Sesame Workshop. Topics include youth digital media impact, social behaviors, and prosocial media. An illustration shows phrases like "Empathy," "Helping," "Caring," and "Kindness." Hosted by Children and Screens.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Leading #AI socialchatbots are troublingly likely to agree with dangerous or risky ideas posed by a teen user, according to research conducted by Andrew Clark, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Boston University School of Medicine. Learn more: bit.ly/4gQWLHw

AI Social Companions and Youth: Real Safety Risks infographic. Highlights that recent research found AI bots supported risky behaviors for a troubled teenager. Key findings: 30% supported "crossing into eternity," 30% suggested dating an older teacher, 40% supported dropping out of high school, and 90% supported avoiding human contact for depression. Published by Children and Screens.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What are some foundations parents can rely on to guide their family through decisions about AI use? Dana Suskind, MD provided a "HOPE" framework to help aid parents and caregivers in her recent #ScreenDeep episode. Catch the full episode here: bit.ly/4vQVQ02

Image features a yellow background with the heading 'Just One Thing'. Below, key principles for family AI use are presented using the acronym 'HOPE': Human connection is irreplaceable, Own the imperfections, Protect the early years, Enhance, don’t replace. At the bottom, it credits Dana Suskind, MD, from 'The Science of Raising Humans in the Age of AI'. 'Children and Screens' is displayed in the bottom right corner.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

MEET THE PANELIST 🥁 Lindsay Hahn, PhD, shares her expertise in media's influence on children's developing values and social behaviors at the #AskTheExperts webinar “Learned Behavior: How Youth Digital Life Shapes Moral Development,” on Wed 9/16 at 12:30pm ET. Register now: bit.ly/4gVceYq

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A recent study of nearly 60K teens in Canada found lower indicators of flourishing in youth that spent over two hours a day on five common recreational screen uses: social media, video games, television, messaging, and Internet browsing. Read the study: bit.ly/3TLD8J2

A study overview infographic by Children and Screens shows links between recreational screen time and adolescent flourishing. It indicates that less than one hour per day is associated with higher flourishing scores, while two or more hours per day is associated with lower flourishing scores. "Flourishing" refers to high self-reported scores in relationships, life purpose, satisfaction, and engagement in activities.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

NEW #ScreenDeep: Renowned children’s digital rights advocate Baroness Beeban Kidron discusses why making the internet safer for children is a critical issue for our time - and successful strategies for making change. Listen: bit.ly/4qXRm6c

A promotional image for the "Screen Deep" podcast, Episode 37, featuring Baroness Beeban Kidron. The topic is "Why the Internet Should be Made Safer for Children - Not the Other Way Around." The podcast is associated with Children and Screens.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

MEET THE PANELIST 🥁 Developmental neuroscientist Eva Telzer, PhD, will explore what prosocial behaviors look like on social media, and what features enhance or discourage these behaviors at the next #AskTheExperts webinar 9/16 at 12:30pm ET. Register : bit.ly/4gVceYq

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A promotional image for a webinar titled "Learned Behavior: How Youth Digital Life Shapes Moral Development," scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 12:30pm-2:00pm ET. Features colorful illustrations of a brain labeled with words "Empathy," "Creativity," "Helping," "Care," and "Focus," alongside the text "Children and Screens." On the right, there's information about Eva Telzer, PhD, a professor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and co-director of the Center on Technology Use, Brain, and Psychological Development. Presentation topic focuses on social media's effects on youth behavior.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Where does your child’s phone spend the night? Learn more about why our Evidence Council voted resoundingly to keep devices out of child bedrooms: bit.ly/4wX8sCs #KidsAndTech #DigitalWellbeing #Parenting #Sleep #ScreenTime

The image is an informational graphic titled "Why Most Experts Support No Phones in Bedrooms Overnight" from Evidence Council and Children and Screens. It includes a cartoon icon of a person with glasses and notes that phones and tablets can delay, displace, and disrupt sleep through extended use, notifications, alerts, and nighttime checking.

A graphic from Evidence Council and Children and Screens titled "Why Most Experts Support No Phones in Bedrooms Overnight." It features an illustration of a person holding a phone. Text reads: "Self-Regulation: Children and teens are still developing self-control. A device within reach at night can make disengaging harder.

This image from Evidence Council and Children and Screens highlights the topic "Why Most Experts Support No Phones in Bedrooms Overnight." It notes that beyond affecting sleep, nighttime phone access can lead to compulsive checking, unhealthy digital engagement, and exposure to inappropriate content.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A new study found adolescent sharing of very personal or intimate information with online-only friends to be linked to later depressive symptoms. Read more: bit.ly/4h1FsEV

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Why is learning self-regulation skills so important in early childhood - and how can parents and caregivers help their children develop these critical capacities without using devices? Read more #ParentingTips on self-regulation and young children in #LearnAndExplore: bit.ly/4zyFVFU

Infographic titled "Support Young Child Self-Regulation Skills in a Digital World" with tips for reducing screen impacts on child self-regulation. Includes strategies such as accepting discomfort, understanding emotion connections, building regulation skills, and letting children practice handling emotions. Features logos of "Children and Screens" and "AAP.

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Infographic titled "Support Young Child Self-Regulation Skills in a Digital World." Tips include making screen use the default response, creating supportive environments, keeping consistent screen time routines for children aged 2 and older, and explaining clearly when screen time rules change. The information is provided by Children and Screens.

An infographic titled "Support Young Child Self-Regulation Skills in a Digital World." The tips include: 1) Pay attention to screen time transitions, 2) Avoid using screen time as a reward, 3) Reduce background media exposure, and 4) Choose quality content that supports child development. It's presented by "Children and Screens.

The image is an infographic titled "Support Young Child Self-Regulation Skills in a Digital World" from Children and Screens. It offers tips to reduce screen impacts on child self-regulation, including being purposeful about screen use, looking for signs of dysregulation, trying to stay present, and modeling calm responses to stress.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

MEET THE MODERATOR 🥁 Marina Krcmar, PhD, will share how moral development and prosocial behavior develops across childhood at the next #AskTheExperts webinar on Wednesday, September 16 from 12:30pm ET-2:00pm ET. Register: bit.ly/4gVceYq

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For many children and adolescents, this school year marks another year of smartphone bans in their school. What does the research say about how school phone bans are impacting school climate? More from the Research-at-a-Glance in #LearnAndExplore ⬇️ bit.ly/3UOsSAi

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Should children be allowed to keep phones and tablets in their bedrooms overnight? The Children and Screens Evidence Council has weighed in. See all 9 expert perspectives : bit.ly/4wX8sCs

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The elementary school years are an important period of social and emotional development for children - all while digital media use is playing an increasing role in their lives. Grab your FREE copy of our ages 6-11 guide➡️ bit.ly/4y6yW5

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What are some steps parents and educators can take to encourage intellectual independence and capability in the #AI age? Timothy Cook shared four simple practices at “Raising Independent Thinkers in the Age of AI. Full webinar recording now available: bit.ly/4ciCl98

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Being a girl in a #DigitalWorld comes with its own unique challenges and risks. Read the expert-backed, evidence-based #TipSheet “Girls, Health, and Digital Media” for actionable #ParentingTips for helping girls to live healthy digital lives: bit.ly/3I1pXOm

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New tip sheet! "Helping Young Children Learn Self-Regulation in a Digital World" provides research-backed insights from leading experts on how screens affect the development of self-regulation skills in young children. Learn some steps parents can take to help. Read now: bit.ly/4zyFVFU

This image is a promotional graphic titled "Helping Young Children Learn Self-Regulation in a Digital World: Tips for Parents of Children Ages 0-5" by Children and Screens. It features illustrations of children expressing different emotions against colorful backgrounds. A small badge reads "NEW! TIP SHEET.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A $17.1B settlement with Meta could bring significant changes to young people’s experiences on Facebook and Instagram. Executive Director Kris Perry weighs in on what it means for children, why platform design matters, and what needs to happen next: bit.ly/4y7qMtV

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Recording now available! How is #AI is impacting children’s resilience, critical thinking, creativity, academic integrity, and intellectual curiosity? Learn from an all-star panel of researchers, educators, and thought leaders - watch the #AskTheExperts replay here: bit.ly/4y1TcW8

Recording now available for "Raising Independent Thinkers in the Age of AI," a webinar by Children and Screens. The image is divided into two halves: the left side features AI-related terms like "Cheating" and "Chatbot" on a dark background with a brain circuit illustration, while the right side displays words like "Creativity," "Integrity," and "Originality" on a light background with a colorful brain illustration. A YouTube icon is visible in the corner.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What are the big "Do's" and "Don'ts" around adolescent #DigitalMedia use to support their health and development? Lean on research-backed insights from 100+ leading experts in the field with our Ages 11-18 Guide. Download your free copy today 📩 bit.ly/48LiUUY

An infographic titled "The Big Do’s and Don’ts" for media use in tweens/teens ages 11-18. It lists "Do" recommendations: understand adolescent brain changes, nurture curiosity and dialogue, consider daily smartphone ownership, encourage positive media use for mental health, co-create balanced routines, understand media use's impact, and communicate values related to media and sexuality. The infographic includes logos for "Children and Screens" and acknowledges its source from "The Children and Screens: Media Use in Infants and Children Ages 0-5".

An infographic titled "The Big Do’s and Don’ts" from "Children and Screens." It offers guidance for media use among tweens and teens ages 11-18. Under "DON'T," it advises against excessive media exposure, keeping devices in bedrooms overnight, and using media as a "junk food." It warns of the impact of problematic media use and being overwhelmed by media. Under "DO," it suggests encouraging multitasking, focusing on safety, and understanding media's social impact. Credit at the bottom references "The Children and Screens Guide for Early Child Development and Media Use: Infants and Children Ages 0-5.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A recent longitudinal study has found indirect links between infant screen time at ages 1 and 2 and later adolescent symptoms of anxiety. Read more from the findings: bit.ly/4qvCzzq

An infographic from Children and Screens titled "Links Between Infant Screen Time and Adolescent Anxiety." It shows a pathway that starts with "Higher screen time in infancy," leading to "Differences in attention and self-control areas of brain development ages 4-7," then to "Slower deliberation during decision-making age 8," and finally to "Higher anxiety age 13." The information is based on a study from "Neurobehavioral links from infant screen time to anxiety" (Dec 2023).

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#JustOneThing to help strengthen your relationship with your child in the #DigitalAge – create an open dialogue about your child’s online experiences and interests. For more #ParentingTips, download your free copy of the Ages 6-11 Guide ⬇️ bit.ly/48LiUUY

The image features a green background with text that reads: "Be curious and casual rather than judgmental in conversations to get kids to talk about their online experiences with you." It is credited to "The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media Use: Middle Childhood Ages 6-11" and is from "Children and Screens." A header in a blue box reads, "Just One Thing.

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New school year. New phone? Visit the #LearnAndExplore resource library for free evidence-based,expert-backed resources on youth smartphone ownership from assessing readiness to promoting healthy digital use. Browse the library now 📲 bit.ly/3T8TTvH

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Children and Screens @childrenandscreens.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A new review of 42 studies found that heavier short-form video consumption was repeatedly linked to increased attention problems, poorer working memory and self-regulation, poorer #MentalHealth, and increased symptoms of problematic media use for youth. 🔗 bit.ly/467Dxsf

An infographic titled "Short-Form Video Use and Youth Neurocognitive Health" presents findings from a review of 42 studies. It explains that heavier short-form video use is associated with attention problems, poorer working memory, poorer self-regulation, higher levels of anxiety, depression, stress, and greater symptoms of problematic media use. The source is "Children and Screens" from a 2023 European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry review.

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