The effect of story format on children’s brains Pediatrician John S. Hutton asks how a child's brain responds differently to audio, illustrated, and animated stories by Meeri Kim / August 31, 2018
Today’s teen friendships are not as different as we think From yearbooks to Instagram and Snapchat by Joanna Yau / June 25, 2018
The human touch Parents should play an active role in their children’s engagement with mobile devices by Sierra Eisen / May 11, 2018
The lure of the smartphone A father and media psychologist looks at how he uses his smartphone when spending time with his kids. His conclusion? No need to feel guilty by Gregor Waller / March 1, 2018
Should screens tell kids to end screen-time? Consumers demand more thoughtful design from companies by Alexis Hiniker / February 28, 2018
Attention is changing in the digital age If contemporary approaches to learning are to be successful, they must take advantage of new forms of attention by Philippe Wampfler / February 26, 2018
Blaming smartphones, but missing the point The "new digital divide" entails new opportunities for most young people, but increased risk for the most vulnerable, says Candice Odgers Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 21, 2018
The lasting effects of television and video games in a child’s bedroom A recent study by developmental psychologist Douglas Gentile looks at how bedroom media leads to negative outcomes for children by Meeri Kim / February 20, 2018
“You can’t just disconnect your kids” Media researcher Michael Robb on the rise of personal devices among children and the importance of raising responsible digital citizens Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / February 19, 2018
The comfort of online friends Parents might want to consider their children’s personality types in determining policies around social media and Internet use at home by Gillian R. Hayes / October 23, 2017
They call me an expert The dreaded question: “You’re a parent. With everything you know, how much do you limit your kids’ technology use?” by Gillian R. Hayes / July 7, 2017
Depression worsening among girls It is tempting, but too simplistic, to blame social media use by Candice Odgers / May 17, 2017
