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• The Science of Boredom with James Danckert, PhD

  Boredom is a common and frequently misunderstood psychological state for adults and children alike. On this episode, host Kris Perry goes deep with leading boredom researcher James Danckert, PhD, a Professor of Neuroscience at University of Waterloo. Dr. Danckert explains the unique neural state of boredom, dispels both positive and negative myths about it, and explains how boredom is distinct from other feelings. Sharing research that indicates boredom is on the rise, Dr. Danckert delves into how boredom is a “call to action” that can be motivating, and how it relates to other issues like attention, loneliness, self-control, multitasking, and increased digital media use.In this episode, you will learn:Why boredom isn’t just a lack of stimulation, but an active, complex  psychological state.What neural imaging studies show about people who are prone to boredom. How boredom proneness relates to attention, focus, ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-control, media multitasking, and loneliness. The important difference between encouraging “down time” instead of boredom for children.Why children are more prone to boredom than adults.Research findings on the relationship between boredom proneness and problematic smartphone use.For more resources and research on this topic visit the Learn and Explore section of the Children and Screens website (https://www.childrenandscreens.org)-------------- Follow Children and Screens on: Facebook: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentInstagram: @childrenandscreensLinkedIn: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentX: @childrenscreensBluesky: @childrenandscreens.bsky.social---------------Music: 'Life in Silico' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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• Assessing Child Readiness for Tech with Jenny Radesky, MD

  Parents and caregivers today face what can feel like momentous and fraught decisions about how and when to introduce new technology to children — whether that be an iPad for a toddler or a smartphone for a tween. In this special episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry talks with a leading voice on digital parenting and youth development, Dr. Jenny Radesky. A Professor of Pediatrics at University of Michigan Medical School and co-Medical Director of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, Dr. Radesky provides invaluable advice for parents on all things digital media, from a nuanced view on how to determine when a child is ready for new tech to tips on evaluating the quality of children’s programming. She describes how digital media can displace important experiences for children’s learning and growth, and how parents can minimize harm and maximize the benefits of family digital media use.In this episode, you will learn:How to spot the developmental  signs that a young child may — or may not — be ready for tech introduction.Quick tips for evaluating whether media content for children is of high quality — or should be avoided.What research shows about using screens  to calm children — and its impact on building the skills needed for emotional regulation.Why the “daily frictions” and “tiny dramas” of life are essential for building children’s resilience and coping skills.Why restricting child access or time spent on digital media is not effective as a parenting tool — and what to try instead.Key signs a teen or tween might be ready — for their first smartphone.How digital  media and experiences are designed to hook the brain’s reward system, rather than  develop problem-solving skills.For more resources and research on this topic visit the Learn and Explore section of the Children and Screens website (https://www.childrenandscreens.org)-------------- Follow Children and Screens on: Facebook: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentInstagram: @childrenandscreensLinkedIn: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentX: @childrenscreensBluesky: @childrenandscreens.bsky.social---------------Music: 'Life in Silico' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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• AI's Impact on Children's Social and Cognitive Development with Ying Xu, PhD

  Rapid advances in artificial intelligence systems continue to be deployed rapidly for use in commonly available tools online.  How do today’s AI technologies affect children’s development? Will accessible AI tools erode children’s critical thinking skills? Will chatbots disrupt children’s ability to socialize properly?On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry explores these timely questions with Dr. Ying Xu, Assistant Professor of AI in Learning and Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Xu draws on her research and emerging insights from the field in a nuanced discussion of how children currently think about AI technologies, and the potential risks and benefits of AI for children’s cognitive and social development. She provides suggestions for the ethical development and implementation of AI, with an emphasis on including children in the design process. In this episode, you will learn:How children are interacting with generative AI and other new AI tools.What the latest research says about AI’s impacts on children’s social development.Where AI can support children’s learning - and where it risks “outsourcing” independent thinking and critical problem-solving skills.How to tell whether an AI product is appropriate for a child at a specific age.What AI developers could do to make AI tools safer and developmentally-appropriate for young users.Why “co-learning” with your children is essential as AI tools continue to evolve.For more resources and research on this topic visit the Learn and Explore section of the Children and Screens website (https://www.childrenandscreens.org)-------------- Follow Children and Screens on: Facebook: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentInstagram: @childrenandscreensLinkedIn: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentX: @childrenscreensBluesky: @childrenandscreens.bsky.social---------------Music: 'Life in Silico' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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• Neurodivergent Children and Media Use with Meryl Alper, PhD

  Neurodivergent children’s relationships with technology is subject to many common myths and misconceptions: Does digital media use cause ADHD? Do children with autism have more affinity for screens? In this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry and Dr. Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, address these myths and what her research on digital media and neurodivergent youth can tell us about how they experience media use and potential overuse.Dr. Alper describes in detail the unique opportunities and risks of digital media for children with autism and ADHD, and provides actionable tips for parents, clinicians, and children’s media companies to best accommodate and include children across the spectrum of neurodiversity. In this episode, you will learn:The risks and benefits of media use for neurodivergent youth.How to think beyond “time spent” on media to evaluate healthy or problematic use.Why platforms like TikTok are  popular for self-diagnosis and identity exploration, and the risks that come with it.  Unique considerations for neurodivergent youth when using social media platforms that rely on manipulative algorithms.  What neurodivergent youth say they really want from their digital media experiences, based on Dr. Alper’s interviews. For more resources and research on this topic visit the Learn and Explore section of the Children and Screens website (https://www.childrenandscreens.org)-------------- Follow Children and Screens on: Facebook: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentInstagram: @childrenandscreensLinkedIn: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentX: @childrenscreensBluesky: @childrenandscreens.bsky.social---------------Music: 'Life in Silico' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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• Harmful Social Media Algorithms and Children with Imran Ahmed

  Social media platforms are feeding youth harmful content—fast. From hate speech to pro-eating disorder posts and disinformation, powerful algorithms push dangerous content straight to children. But why? And what can be done to stop it? On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry talks with Imran Ahmed, founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, about the hidden dangers of social media algorithms, the risks youth face on various popular platforms, and the urgent need for transparency and accountability in digital spaces.In this episode, you will learn:How quickly social media algorithms deliver harmful content to children, such as pro-eating disorder and drug content.Why platforms are aware of this issue—but choose not to do anything about it.The need for transparency into social media algorithms to keep children safe from harmful content.What kind of advocacy is needed to drive stronger protections—and how recent advancements in European policies may provide a model.The STAR framework for social media reform: Safety by design, Transparency, Accountability and Economic Responsibility.For more resources and research on this topic visit the Learn and Explore section of the Children and Screens website (https://www.childrenandscreens.org)-------------- Follow Children and Screens on: Facebook: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentInstagram: @childrenandscreensLinkedIn: Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child DevelopmentX: @childrenscreensBluesky: @childrenandscreens.bsky.social---------------Music: 'Life in Silico' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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