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.
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).
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Adolescent Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders and Media Use | Jason Nagata, MD, MSc
Mental Health Apps, ChatBots, and Digital Therapy for Kids: What You Need to Know
The escalating adolescent mental health crisis has been met with a new array of digital solutions--how are these new digital resources shaping the future of mental health care for youth?
Young Child Learning, Attention, and Screen Use | Heather Kirkorian, PhD
Unreal: Online Misinformation, Deep Fakes, and Youth
How can parents, caregivers, and educators help children think critically and develop skills to navigate misinformation and deep fakes in their digital lives?
Parent Media Use, Technoference, and Its Effects on Children | Brandon McDaniel, PhD
Finding Words: Language Development and Screen Use
How does digital media exposure affect the development of language and communication skills in young children ages 0-5 years old?