Violent Media, Toxic Online Spaces, and Youth Aggression
When does exposure to violent or toxic online content start to negatively impact young people's behavior, and what should parents and caregivers do about it?
AI's Impact on Children's Social and Cognitive Development | Ying Xu, PhD
Online Misinformation and Disinformation
A tip sheet for parents and caregivers
ScreenShots
Children and Screens' monthly newsletter, your essential guide to the latest news, expert insights, and resources from the Institute.
2025 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress
Washington, D.C.
Children and Screens Announces Groundbreaking Handbook on Digital Media’s Impact on Children and Adolescents
New research-based resource guides policymakers, educators, and parents in navigating the complex digital landscape for kids
Our in-person and virtual events bridge the knowledge gap between researchers, clinicians, parents, and families. See all events.
Michael Rich, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Director, Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital
Stephanie Fredrick, PhD, NCSP
Associate Director, Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Brad J. Bushman, PhD
Professor of Communication, The Ohio State University
Jun Sung Hong, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Wayne State University; Visiting Professor, Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Rob Eschmann, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Columbia University; Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
Michael Rich, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Director, Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital
Stephanie Fredrick, PhD, NCSP
Associate Director, Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Brad J. Bushman, PhD
Professor of Communication, The Ohio State University
Jun Sung Hong, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Wayne State University; Visiting Professor, Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Rob Eschmann, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Columbia University; Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
Neurodiversity
…refers to the idea that individuals experience and interact with the world in different ways, with no “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, often in the context of autism spectrum disorder and other neurological or developmental disorders.
Neurodiversity…means that neurological differences are authentic forms of human diversity…who is neurodivergent or neurotypical is heavily shaped by context, interactions, and situations."
On Neurodiversity
Neurodivergent Children and Media Use | Meryl Alper, PhD
Nurturing the Neurodivergent: Unique Considerations for Youth Screen Use
What should parents and caregivers know about the unique risks and opportunities for neurodivergent youth when introducing and monitoring the use of digital media?
ADHD Youth and Digital Media Use
A guide for parents and caregivers
Screens, Students, and ASD
How can families optimize virtual learning for children on the autism spectrum?
Digital Media, Cognition, and Brain Development: Summary and Recommendations
Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part One: Research Concerning Cognitive, Physical, Mental, and Psychosocial Impacts on Children, Digital Media, Cognition, and Brain Development Section (pages 7-60)
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