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Common Questions
Does Social Media Cause Eating Disorders?
What causes an eating disorder? Will all kids who use social media develop one? How can caregivers protect against disordered eating behaviors in children?
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Scholarly Articles
Cyberbullying and Digital Cruelty: 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 Two: Research on How Media Influence Relationships, Family, Culture, and Society, Cyberbullying and Digital Cruelty Section (pages 427-463)
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Scholarly Articles
Digital Media and Mental Health: 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 and Mental Health Section (pages 117-172)
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Parenting Tip Sheets
Boys, Health, and Digital Media
Digital media's effects on boys' health and development: a guide from the experts
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Parenting Tip Sheets
Girls, Health, and Digital Media
Tips to help girls navigate the increasingly tricky waters of today’s social media and digital interactions.
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Ask the Experts—Shorts
How Social Media Algorithms Exploit Youth Vulnerability
From #AskTheExperts webinar "Algorithms 101: Youth and AI-Driven Tech"
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Ask the Experts—Webinars
Youth Self-Esteem and Identity: The Media(ted) Self
What are the risks and opportunities for forming a positive and healthy sense of self in a hyper-connected age?
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Ask the Experts—Shorts
Boys’ Body Image and Social Media
From #AskTheExperts webinar "Bringing Up Boys in a Digital World"