Child Development
Child Brain Development and Screen Time
Understanding how screens affect the developing brain in children ages 0-12
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A comprehensive resource exploring how excessive screen time affects our children, our relationships, and our mental health—and what we can do about it.
In-depth explorations of key issues
Understanding how screens affect the developing brain in children ages 0-12
The connection between social media use and rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges
How constant digital interruptions are affecting our ability to concentrate and think deeply
Research-backed insights and practical guidance
Research shows that excessive screen time during critical developmental years can impact brain structure, cognitive abilities, and emotional regulation in children.
Dr. Sarah Johnson
Child Development Specialist
Exploring the growing body of evidence linking heavy social media use to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges in teenagers.
Michael Chen
Mental Health Researcher
Books, studies, and websites for deeper learning
A comprehensive examination of how smartphone-based childhood has led to an epidemic of mental illness among young people.
Official guidelines and research-based recommendations for children's screen time from the AAP.
Study showing links between screen-based media use and brain white matter integrity in preschool-aged children.
Documentaries, talks, and educational videos
Documentary exploring the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
Documentary examining the impact of screen technology on kids and offering solutions on how adults can empower them to navigate the digital world.
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses how smartphone-based childhood is creating an anxious generation.
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