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Meet Dr. Elizabeth Englander, a nationally-recognized expert on aggression, cyberbullying, and kids’ tech use, and a longtime Children and Screens National Scientific Advisory Board member. In our latest spotlight, she shares insights from her decades-long career, recent findings on children’s increasing awareness about their own digital media use, and how we can build a healthier digital future for children. She reflects on what the data actually show, what's truly risky, what's not, and where nuance matters. She explains how policymakers can support further research that improves the day-to-day well-being of children. | | |
Schools across the country are grappling with the same question: Should phones be in the classroom? In episode 22 of Screen Deep, "Phones in Schools," host Kris Perry talks with Abraham Flanigan, PhD, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at Georgia Southern University, about how phones impact attention, memory, and classroom climate – and what changes when they are put away.
Missed an earlier episode? Looking for show notes? Visit the Screen Deep archive and catch-up on the conversations you missed.
| |  | | | | WEBINAR SHORT: Online Racism and Youth Mental Health | | | From the #AskTheExperts webinar “Online Racism and Youth." In this webinar, Henry Willis, PhD (Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology Program, University of Maryland, College Park) shares research findings on how online racism affects youth of color's mental health—both immediately and over time. | | | | | | |
Three Million Views and Counting!
Our open-access Handbook of Children and Screens has surpassed 3,000,000 views on Springer Nature. Released earlier this year, this comprehensive guide helps policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, and parents navigate digital media’s impacts on children and adolescents. We’re deeply grateful to the nearly 400 contributors whose expertise made this one-of-a-kind resource possible. If you haven't explored it yet (or want to share with colleagues), now's a great time to take a closer look and bookmark your favorite chapters.
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(NEW!) COMMON QUESTION: What is Technoference?
Do you ever get distracted with your phone when you’re spending time with your children? From dinner-table scrolling to “quick” texts, small interruptions can strain relationships and connection. Our new overview of technoference shows how adult device use affects babies, kids, and teens – and what parents can do. It includes quick, research-informed tips (like modeling device etiquette and setting simple family phone rules) to help you protect quality time.
| | TOMORROW: How can parents safeguard children from the constant stream of unhealthy food content? Join us for the next #AskTheExperts webinar “Online Marketing and Child Eating Habits: What to Know and What To Do” on Wednesday, November 19 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET. Learn how online food advertising can shape children’s eating habits and health, how algorithms amplify messages to minoritized groups, and practical steps parents can take to reduce harm. | | | | Your gift ensures that groundbreaking science doesn’t stay in the lab—it reaches families, educators, and decision-makers who need it most. By donating today, you’ll fuel future convenings, free educational resources, and collaborative research that drives real-word change. Every contribution strengthens our nonpartisan mission to safeguard children’s health and well-being in the digital age. Together, we can turn knowledge into action and build a healthier digital future for kids everywhere. | | | | |
