Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development

NOW AVAILABLE ?? Expand your knowledge of online misinformation and catch up on the essential conversations from the #AskTheExperts webinar "Unreal: Online Misinformation, Deep Fakes, and Youth." Learn about: ?? The cognitive science behind belief in misinformation - and how to protect against it ?? How children are processing real and fake information online ?? Methods for educating youth at different developmental stages on media literacy and evaluating fact vs fiction ? and more! Watch the webinar recording now ?? bit.ly/4fFr4ze

Cold and flu season is here and youth may put themselves at risk by relying on search engines to understand and diagnose health concerns. Help youth develop skills to find accurate health information online with our parenting tip sheet "The Rise of Dr. Google: How to Help Youth Develop Skills to Find Accurate Health Information Online." In the tip sheet: ?? Common signs that content may contain misinformation ?? Ways to encourage critical thinking about information accuracy ?? Guidance on building dialogue with children and adolescents about safely accessing online health information. Read the tip sheet ?? bit.ly/3OeO5gl

We believe objective, trustworthy research is the key to learning how to help children lead healthy lives in a digital world. The ‘Learn and Explore’ website resource library is here to support parents, caregivers, educators, clinicians, and others in finding research-backed information and tips about the critical issues affecting children today. Ready to dive in? ?? bit.ly/3T8TTvH #DigitalParenting #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment

How are new digital therapies shaping the present and future of #MentalHealth care for youth? Join Children and Screens for the final #AskTheExperts webinar of the Fall 2024 season “Mental Health Apps, ChatBots, and Digital Therapy for Kids: What You Need to Know” on December 11, 2024 at 12pm ET. A panel of leading psychologists, researchers, and behavioral health experts will discuss the current landscape of online mental health care for youth, including how diverse communities are accessing these resources, how they compare to traditional care models, and what risks as well as innovative possibilities are emerging online for youth mental health. Register today ?? bit.ly/3Z1176h Not able to join live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

How are new digital therapies shaping the present and future of #MentalHealth care for youth? Learn more at the #AskTheExperts webinar “Mental Health Apps, ChatBots, and Digital Therapy for Kids: What You Need to Know” on December 11, 2024 at 12pm ET.?

Children and Screens has released a “Memo to the Presidential Transition Team on Priorities for Helping Children Lead Healthy Digital Lives.” ?? The memo offers guidance for the first 100 days of the Trump-Vance administration, recommending innovative policies and decisive action to address the unique challenges, risks, and opportunities children face in the digital age. Read the memo ?? https://lnkd.in/gmSyZZgi #DigitalMedia #KidsOnlineSafety #KOSA #COPPA

Children and adolescents are exposed to 2-3 food marketing messages for every 30 minutes spent on #SocialMedia, according to a recent study - adding up to over 8000 ads a year. The study found most ads targeted to youth featured unhealthy foods like fast food, snacks, candy, and soft drinks while prioritizing appealing and "cool" visuals to entice youth. 29% of these ads were seen on YouTube, 23% on Pinterest, and 20% on TikTok. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/gn2UV3fw

TODAY ? Join us at 12pm ET for the #AskTheExperts webinar "Unreal: Online Misinformation, Deep Fakes, and Youth." In this webinar, panelists will discuss: ?? Cognitive overview of misinformation ? Production, dissemination of youth mis- and disinformation ?? What parents and caregivers can do to help their children be more critical consumers of online information ?? How youth online susceptibility to misinformation may vary from adults Register ?? bit.ly/4eTozsJ Can't make it today? Register and receive a recording of the webinar to watch on your own time.

Research showing impacts of #DigitalMedia on children's brains and cognitive development continues to grow. Find out more by browsing our 'Brain and Cognition' resources in Learn and Explore for research-backed tip sheets, video shorts, and more to help understand how to support optimal child development in the digital age. Find out more in the Learn and Explore resource library ?? bit.ly/3CBslZx

TOMORROW ?? Gain valuable insights on misinformation, youth, and digital media by joining us for the #AskTheExperts webinar "Unreal: Online Misinformation, Deep Fakes, and Youth" at 12pm ET. Save your seat ?? bit.ly/4eTozsJ