Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development

You can better support your child this school year by checking out our “Learn and Explore” resource library at the childrenandscreens.org website. 📚 “Learn and Explore” provides a curation of research and resources for parents, caregivers, educators, clinicians, and others for the most pressing issues affecting children today. Browse based on topic, age, and format to find answers and research-backed insights to help children thrive in the digital age. Start learning today ➡️ bit.ly/3T8TTvH #BackToSchool #ParentingTips #DigitalParenting

Did you know? Instagram use can contribute to disordered eating and body image/dysmorphia behaviors in boys and men as well as girls and women. Our newest tip sheet “Boys, Health, and Digital Media” shares essential #ParentingTips to support you in helping your child in navigating #SocialMedia and #BodyImage problems in boys in addition to other unique considerations and risks with boys' media use. Read the full tip sheet ➡️ bit.ly/47WmPMt #BoysMentalHealth #DigitalParenting

Does digital media exposure affect development of language and communication skills in children ages 0-5 years old? Learn from researchers, psychologists, and development experts at the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Finding Words: Language Development and Screen Use” on Monday, October 28 at 12pm ET.

Early childhood is a crucial time for developing language and communication skills– does digital media exposure affect this development in children ages 0-5 years old? Learn about key research findings, insights and #ParentingTips at the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Finding Words: Language Development and Screen Use” on Monday, October 28 at 12pm ET. A panel of leading researchers, child psychologists, and development experts will share best caregiver practices and interventions for early childhood language and communication development. Save your seat ➡️ bit.ly/400vxro #DigitalParenting #LanguageDevelopment #EdTech

Does teens’ social media use impact their brain development? The third episode of the “Screen Deep” podcast features a discussion with Eva Telzer, PhD – Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill and the Co-Director of the Winston National Center on Technology Use, Brain and Psychological Development – who shares her expertise on: 💬 Why social reward cues (likes, comments, etc) have a unique impact on the developing adolescent brain 🧠 How research utilizing functional MRI is expanding our knowledge about changes in the brains of adolescents habitually engaging in social media use 📱 What neurological factors put some teens at a higher risk for problematic social media use than others Ready to learn more? Listen to #ScreenDeep on your favorite podcast platform ➡️ bit.ly/3XXHbQV #DigitalParenting #ParentingTips #ParentingPodcast #SocialMedia

TODAY 🚨Gain insights on how parents and caregivers can best support children with ADHD around media use and overuse by joining our free #AskTheExperts webinar “ADHD, Children, and Digital Media.” This webinar starts at 12pm ET and features: Moderator: Carey Heller, Psy.D. (Licensed Psychologist, Heller Psychology Group) Panelists: Shelley Haven, ATP, RET, BSME (Assistive Technology Consultant, Technology to Unlock Potential) Clifford Sussman, MD (Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist; Gaming and Internet Use Disorder Specialist; Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, The George Washington University) Anthony Yeung, MD, FRCPC, DRCSPC (Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of British Columbia) Join ➡️ bit.ly/3BlAnow #ADHDAwarenessMonth

TOMORROW 📅 We hope to see you at #AskTheExperts webinar “ADHD, Children, and Digital Media” at 12 pm ET Wednesday, October 9th. All #AskTheExperts webinars are *free* to attend and feature expert-backed research, practical #ParentingTips, and a Q&A session. Register today ➡️ bit.ly/3BlAnow

Adolescents with #ADHD reported playing video games more frequently, as well as experiencing more problematic video game use and more negative emotional/behavioral symptoms than adolescents without ADHD, according to a recent study. The study found that: 🎮 Gamers with ADHD reported greater problematic use, psychological dependence on gaming, and more negative consequences in relation to video games. 👾 Adolescent gamers with ADHD reported more conduct problems, hyperactivity, and greater general difficulties compared to gamers without ADHD. 🕹️ Adolescent gamers with ADHD reported playing video games for stress relief, mood improvement, intellectual stimulation, enjoyment, and sense of identity compared to gamers without ADHD. Join us at our #AskTheExperts webinar tomorrow “ADHD, Children, and Digital Media” to learn more about children with ADHD and digital media use ➡️ bit.ly/3BlAnow #ParentingTips #DigitalParenting #ADHDAwareness

How does #DigitalMedia use interfere with you and your child's #SleepHealth? Lauren Hale, PhD, discusses the importance of sleep on cognition and other important functions, which populations are at higher risk of less sleep, and the latest research around digital media's impacts on sleep health in episode 2 of #ScreenDeep “Screen Time and Sleep.” 🎧 Learn more – listen to #ScreenDeep on your favorite streaming platform ➡️ bit.ly/3BsZS7C #DigitalParenting #ParentingTips #ParentingPodcast #SleepTips

Meet the panelist 🎙Anthony Yeung, MD, FRCPC, DRCSPC, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, will share insight on ADHD myths and misinformation commonly found on social media as well as unique opportunities social media provides to broaden access to information through a recent TikTok content analysis. Register for the #AskTheExperts webinar “ADHD, Children, and Digital Media” ➡️ bit.ly/3BlAnow #ParentingTips #DigitalParenting #ADHDAwarenessMonth