Last Chance to Register for “AI and Children: Risks and Opportunities of the Enhanced Internet” on 12/6

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Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT are changing the nature of online communications, work, creativity, and learning at a dizzying pace. What are the implications to children’s rights and safety from unfettered access to these powerful and largely unregulated technologies? What are the impacts to children’s social and cognitive development in this new, turbocharged Internet? Join us this Wednesday, December 6 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET for our #AskTheExperts webinar “AI and Children: Risks and Opportunities of the Enhanced Internet.” A panel of policy and child development specialists will explore the new frontiers of the AI-enhanced internet, outline its challenges and opportunities for children, and provide parents and families with a primer on guiding children’s use of generative AI technology with thoughtful dialogue and understanding. Register Now Register Now Missed a Children and Screens event? Visit our YouTube channel for free access to all prior webinars including “Algorithms 101: Youth and AI-Driven Tech” held on November 1, 2023. Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.com

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Our Redesigned Website: Find Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions about Children and Digital Media

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“How much screen time is too much?” “Is my child addicted to screens?” “How does technology affect kids’ social development?” We know that parents, educators, policymakers, and others have lots of questions around digital media and the well-being of children and families today. That’s why we’ve redesigned the Children and Screens’ website to include a rich library of accessible, interdisciplinary resources, designed to answer today’s most pressing questions regarding youth, families, and digital well-being. Let Your Interest be Your Guide! The “Learn and Explore” repository is a curated, searchable research database consisting of more than 25 salient topics – from Advertising to Mental Health to Video Gaming and much more. This content library is always expanding so check back frequently for new resources dedicated to addressing digital media’s impacts on child development. A Customized Search… Looking to understand the concerns of a specific age group or phase of child development? In addition to a topical search, you can also explore resources by five different stages of growth, and filter by content type (webinar, parenting tip sheet, scholarly article, etc.) if desired. Whether you have time to dig deep into a subject area or only a moment for a quick take on a trending topic, you’ll find a host of resources at your fingertips. Hear from the Experts… Exploring the latest research on a specific topic or looking for particular parenting guidance on a thorny issue? Browse our new collection of “video shorts” – focused clips taken directly from the #AskTheExperts webinar series designed to deliver up-to-date research on discrete topics. Perhaps you’d prefer to share one of our wide selection of parenting tip sheets with a family member, friend, or colleague or revisit a favorite webinar of interest? The opportunities are endless and provided at no cost to the public. Visit the New Children and Screens Website Helping Children Lead Healthy Lives in a Digital World Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.org

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Highlights from the 2023 Digital Media and Developing Minds Scientific Congress

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Last month, Children and Screens hosted the 2023 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress in Washington, DC. This event convened over 230 of the world’s leading experts across four days of informative sessions and interdisciplinary dialogue to further our collective understanding of the impacts of digital media on child development, health, and well-being. The week was packed with scientific, clinical and educational insights, and we are grateful to all who participated. Watch the Highlight Video The highlights from the Congress are many, but we want to share a few lingering thoughts and reflections that stood out. It’s time to think beyond screen time. There is agreement among experts that there is more to the equation. We need to understand the nuances of content and context, and embrace the complexities of development in larger family and society systems. In doing so, we can provide stronger guidelines and recommendations to families, educators, care providers, and policymakers alike. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges we face, but that does not mean we should not champion change and progress. We will continue to prioritize advancing research, expanding awareness and education, and informing better policies and tech designs as we strive for a safer digital future for all children. Everyone has a role to play in the fight for the future our children deserve. Technology developers, policymakers, scholars and educators, clinicians, and families can each do their part to support health and well-being for youth in a digital age. Dialogue and collaboration that brings diverse voices together is essential in bridging gaps and creating meaningful change. Transparency between tech companies and scientists could go a long way to improving our understanding of media impacts and how to help children lead healthy lives. Much of the data researchers are looking for is already collected by tech companies, and shared data access could help the field make significant progress. The harms are real, but so are the benefits. Digital media is not all good or all bad, and polarized thinking or restrictive recommendations overlook real life contexts and barriers. Improving designs for child safety and expanding education around healthy behaviors are two critical steps needed to reduce risk and enhance opportunities. Get a glimpse into the action with our three keynote sessions. Kris Perry, Executive Director Children and Screens P.S. Please help us continue the great work that we do together by donating TODAY. Our work is funded solely by donations from the public – from people like YOU. Your donation would facilitate more collaboration, research seed grants, and public education. Please click through this link to make a tax deductible donation to support Children and Screens. Thank you for your partnership. Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.com

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Shape the future of #AskTheExperts 2024!

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We Want To Hear From You! Take The Survey Children and Screens has now hosted over 60 #AskTheExperts webinars–what pressing topics in the field of child development and digital media are you most interested in seeing featured in our 2024 #AskTheExperts series?   Please take a 3 minute survey and let us know! Your responses will help guide the planning of Children and Screens’ 2024 #AskTheExperts webinar series and impact parents, caregivers, educators, and others for years to come. All #AskTheExperts webinars feature an interdisciplinary panel of subject-matter experts, sharing timely and essential information and resources for parents and caregivers, educators, clinicians, and other scholars. The webinars tackle the most critical topics, are grounded in the latest knowledge from research and practice, and are free to attend or watch on our YouTube channel. Submit your response by Thursday, November 2nd for a chance to win one of four $25 gift cards. Take The Survey Wondering which topics Children and Screens has covered recently? Here’s a list of our #AskTheExperts webinars related to digital media and children from the last 18 months, all available on Children and Screens’ YouTube channel: Digital Addiction A Smartphone Guide for Families Boredom Social Movements The Social Brain Political Polarization Marketing and Advertising Social Media and Drugs Online Health Global Perspectives Relationships Digital Communication Gaming and Gambling Educational Technology Boys and Digital Media Girls and Digital Media Kindness and Character Development Media Violence Emerging Technologies Sexuality Social Media Use Primer Adolescence Middle Childhood Early Childhood Society at a Macro Level Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.com

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Help Choose 2024 #AskTheExperts Webinar Topics!

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Help Choose Our Spring 2024 Webinar Topics Take The Survey What pressing topics in the field of child development and digital media are of the most interest to you and your family? Please take a 3 minute survey and let us know! Your responses will help guide the planning of Children and Screens’ 2024 #AskTheExperts webinar series and impact parents, caregivers, educators, and others for years to come. All #AskTheExperts webinars feature an interdisciplinary panel of subject-matter experts, sharing timely and essential information and resources for parents and caregivers, educators, clinicians, and other scholars. The webinars tackle the most critical topics, are grounded in the latest knowledge from research and practice, and are free to attend or watch on our YouTube channel. Children and Screens has now hosted over 60 #AskTheExperts webinars, and we want to know what you would like to see next! Submit your response by Thursday, November 2nd for a chance to win one of four $25 gift cards. Take The Survey Wondering which topics Children and Screens has covered recently? Here’s a list of our #AskTheExperts webinars related to digital media and children from the last 18 months, all available on Children and Screens’ YouTube channel: Digital Addiction A Smartphone Guide for Families Boredom Social Movements The Social Brain Political Polarization Marketing and Advertising Social Media and Drugs Online Health Global Perspectives Relationships Digital Communication Gaming and Gambling Educational Technology Boys and Digital Media Girls and Digital Media Kindness and Character Development Media Violence Emerging Technologies Sexuality Social Media Use Primer Adolescence Middle Childhood Early Childhood Society at a Macro Level Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.com

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