On Friday, June 5th, 2020, at 12:00pm ET via Zoom, Children and Screens hosted the #AskTheExperts webinar “Summer of COVID-19: Kids Online?” An interdisciplinary panel of leading experts outlined current research about screens and child development followed by practical advice about managing screen use, with recommendations for a diverse range of activities to keep your school-age children engaged, growing, and discovering all summer.
Speakers
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David Hill, MD, FAAP
Hospital Pediatrician; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics; Former Chair; AuthorModerator
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Jessica Piotrowski, PhD
Associate Professor; Director
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Dan Shapiro, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician; Creator
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Stephen Uzzo, PhD
Chief Science Officer
Parenting in the Digital Age: 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, Parenting in the Digital Age Section (pages 371-425)
Race, Racism, and Digital Media: 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, Race, Racism, and Digital Media Section (pages 263-316)
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)
Adolescent Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders and Media Use | Jason Nagata, MD, MSc
Sleep and Screens
A visual digest of current research on sleep and screens.
When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?
When is a child ready for their first smartphone? What factors are worth considering in this decision?