Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development

Many families experience conflict and stress when talking about children's readiness (or not) for their own smartphone - how can caregivers approach these conversations in a way that positively motivates kids? 👩🦰📱👧 In this clip from the newest episode of #ScreenDeep, Adam Pletter, PsyD, introduces two powerful words - "Not yet" - that can be used to defuse tension and set the stage for a process where children can progressively demonstrate behavioral readiness for increased digital privileges. Tune in now for more from this episode, including: 📱How to spot the signs that a child may be able to handle the responsibility of smartphone ownership ⚠️ Why parents and caregivers should plan ahead for adult content exposure when considering the introduction of a smartphone 📴 How easing into personal device ownership with a less-connected “dumb” device is often helpful to prepare children for full smartphone access 🙍 Strategies to navigate conflict around child smartphone ownership and media use 🗳️ How to advocate for safer smartphone design that defaults to child safety and privacy 🧑🧑🧒 Why parental controls and family media plans should be part of an evolving and collaborative conversation with kids around screen use Listen: https://bit.ly/4idbpcz #ChildDevelopment #Podcast #ParentingTips

Is your teen or tween chatting with an AI “friend?” What does this mean for their social development, mental health, and safety? 🧒📲 Join us for the #AskTheExperts webinar “AI Companions and Kids: What You Need to Know” on Wednesday, December 10, from 12pm-1:30pm ET via Zoom. Register now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3LZSXrM Learn from a panel of researchers, psychologists, and child psychiatrists about: 🤖 How youth use social AI companions 🗣️ How that use may shape development ⚠️ Practical ways to protect youth mental health and safety

Is my child ready for a smartphone? What are the risks of introducing a smart device too early? 🤳 NEW on the #ScreenDeep podcast - host Kris Perry sits down with psychologist and creator of iParent101 Dr. Adam Pletter to discuss how to assess child developmental readiness for a smartphone and what parents should consider when deciding whether to give their child a “pocket-sized computer" with full access to the internet. In this episode, you will learn: 📱How to spot the signs that a child may be able to handle the responsibility of smartphone ownership. ⚠️ Why parents and caregivers should plan ahead for adult content exposure when considering the introduction of a smartphone. 📴 How easing into personal device ownership with a less-connected “dumb” device is often helpful to prepare children for full smartphone access. 🙍 Strategies to navigate conflict around child smartphone ownership and media use. 🗳️ How to advocate for safer smartphone design that defaults to child safety and privacy. 🧑🧑🧒 Why parental controls and family media plans should be part of an evolving and collaborative conversation with kids around screen use. Listen here 🔊 https://bit.ly/4idbpcz

Did you know - the rush of the "feel good" neurotransmitter that most people get from checking messages or social media on their phone can also come just from *thinking* about checking in on their device? 😲 In the latest episode of #ScreenDeep, Abraham Flanigan, PhD, breaks down how screen time creates a dopamine loop for students — where even the anticipation of checking a phone can feel just as rewarding as getting a text or notification. Learn more about what phones actually do to attention, memory, and classroom climate by catching the full episode here 👉 https://bit.ly/436WrP4 #Smartphones #EdTech #Podcast

Listen NOW! 🎙️“Screen Deep” — the Webby-nominated podcast from Children and Screens — decodes young minds and behavior in the digital age for busy parents and families. From parenting advice to the neuroscience of boredom, discover the driving forces affecting the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development of youth today with leading experts and researchers in the field. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esjj5xq9

Does removing phones from classrooms hinder students' ability to learn digital self-regulation skills? In this clip from the latest episode of #ScreenDeep, Abraham Flanigan, PhD, refutes the argument that school phone bans prevent students from learning how to self-regulate their phone use. Tune in to the full podcast now to learn: 💯 What the latest research shows on how phones in the classroom affect focus, motivation, self-regulation, and grades. 🧠 Why multitasking is cognitively impossible. 📱How smartphone use leads to a "dopamine" loop in the brain that can interfere with motivation for other tasks. 🧑🏫 How students and educators feel about school smartphone bans. 🆘 Why student smartphone access during school emergencies may actually make them less safe. Listen:https://bit.ly/436WrP4 #Smartphones #EdTech #Schools #TeacherResources