The parent-child relationship is the foundation of a child’s development, shaping their behavior, values, personality, and sense of self. But in today’s digital world, where children are using personal media devices earlier than ever in life, how is this critical bond evolving? How do parents’ own tech habits – whether it’s constant connectivity, guilt and stress about their own screen time, or digital distractions – impact their children?
Children and Screens held the #AskTheExperts webinar “Technical Interference: Screens and the Parent-Child Relationship” on Wednesday, April 9 at 12PT ET via Zoom. A panel of psychologists and researchers shared the latest evidence on how digital media use can affect parent-child dynamics, and provided helpful tips on how to strengthen this important bond in an increasingly digital world.
Speakers
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Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD
Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, Author, SpeakerModerator
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Brandon T. McDaniel, PhD
Senior Research Scientist, Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation
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Michaeline Jensen, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Lara Wolfers, PhD
Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel
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Stephanie Reich, PhD
Professor, School of Education, University of California, Irvine
