About Screen Deep
Screen Deep dives into the latest research, groundbreaking studies, and expert insights on how digital media shapes child development. Designed for intellectually curious listeners, the podcast blends accessible storytelling with engaging conversations rooted in rigorous research. Each 30-40 minute episode delves into compelling questions impacting today’s youth, offering thoughtful insights on the information parents, caregivers, and educators need to better support children’s health and development in a digital world.
We’ve been nominated for a Webby!
We are thrilled to share that Screen Deep has been selected as a nominee for the 29th Annual Webby Awards in the Science and Education (Podcasts) category.
Out of countless podcasts worldwide, Screen Deep is now officially recognized as one of the five best in its category. The prestigious nomination places us in the running for both the Webby award, determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, and the Webby People’s Voice Award for Science and Education (Podcasts), which is decided by YOU, the public.
We need your support to win the People’s Voice Award for Science and Education (Podcasts)! Voting is open until April 17th at 11:59 PM PST. Simply choose Screen Deep by Children and Screens to show your support.
Meet the Host: Kris Perry
Screen Deep host Kris Perry took the helm as Executive Director of Children and Screens: Institute of Media and Child Development in May 2022, at a critical juncture in the movement to create a safer online environment for kids. Kris brings both knowledge and passion to Screen Deep, skillfully facilitating conversations, making complex research accessible, and engaging both expert guests and curious listeners alike. Before joining Children and Screens, Kris served as Senior Advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom and Deputy Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, where she led the creation of the California Master Plan for Early Learning and Care.
A dedicated advocate for children, Kris has worked to protect kids, improve early learning programs, and secure investments for low-income families. She also played a key role in restoring marriage equality to California, following the landmark 2013 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry, an experience she chronicled in her book Love on Trial (Roaring Forties Press, 2017).
Latest Episodes
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Technical Interference: Screens and the Parent-Child Relationship
How is today's digital world influencing the parent-child relationship? How do parents' own tech habits impact their children?
Suicide, Self-Harm, and Digital Media Use
A quick-read research summary for parents, caregivers, and professionals.
Online Safety for Youth
A tip sheet for parents and caregivers
New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom
As powerful AI tools are deployed in classrooms nationwide, what should parents and educators know about the risks and opportunities specific to children using them in educational settings?
Growing Up Lonely? Child Connection and Isolation in the Digital Age
Are today’s children lonelier than past generations? How are digital devices and social media shaping their ability to connect, and what does that mean for their long-term emotional and social well-being?
Early Childhood Mental Health and Media Use
A tip sheet for parents and caregivers