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).
Episodes
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Adolescent Brain Development and Social Media Use | Eva Telzer, PhD
Early Childhood Development and Screen Use | Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH
Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Online: Virtual World, Real Victims
How can parents and caregivers help youth avoid the most common exploitation and abuse scenarios they may face online?
Safe Zone: Children and Online Safety
What can parents and caregivers do to equip youth with the skills and protections needed to keep themselves safe online?
The New Sex Educator? Online Sexual Content and Today’s Youth
How much and how easily are youth accessing sexual content online? How does what they view shape their perception of “normal” in romantic and sexual relationships? Is the increasing prevalence of AI playing a role?