Research

A tip sheet for parents and caregivers

Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part Three: Digital Domains, Education Technology Section (pages 517-567)

Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part Two: Research on How Media Influence Relationships, Family, Culture, and Society, Media Policy Section (pages 465-514)

Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part Two: Research on How Media Influence Relationships, Family, Culture, and Society, Parenting in the Digital Age Section (pages 371-425)

When is a child ready for their first smartphone? What factors are worth considering in this decision?

How can parents, caregivers, and educators help children think critically and develop skills to navigate misinformation and deep fakes in their digital lives?

From the the #AskTheExperts webinar "Unreal: Online Misinformation, Deep Fakes, and Youth"

From the #AskTheExperts webinar “Unreal: Online Misinformation, Deep Fakes, and Youth”

What can parents and caregivers do to equip youth with the skills and protections needed to keep themselves safe online?

Can parents be too hands-off or too hands-on? How do you parent a child versus a teen online? Is it even possible to supervise a kid in a digital age?