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Learn how to increase control over data flow to advertisers, how to teach children to recognize ads, and more in the parenting #TipSheet “Protecting Children In the New World of Online Advertising” in #LearnAndExplore. Access these FREE parenting tips here:

Meet the 2025-2026 Impact Fellows! 🎉 These six exceptional graduate students will help drive research, shape policy, and support public education efforts to improve the digital health and well-being of young people. Learn more about the Fellows 👉 bit.ly/45Qzge7

Intense social media use and problematic social media use by adolescents grades 6-10 were linked to lower life satisfaction in a recent study over 13k Canadian adolescents' #SocialMedia use and indicators of positive #MentalHealth. Read the abstract 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39642471/

Where do the mind and body connect in the #DigitalAge? Jason Nagata, MD, John Brand, PhD (Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth), & others will discuss the impacts of #DigitalMedia use on physical health & key intersections with #MentalHealth at #MediaAndMinds25. Register today: bit.ly/3zOUbjH

Moderator Erin L. Belfort, MD, DFAACP (Tufts School of Medicine), and panelists Ben Forman, Meredith Gansner, MD, & Anne Maheux, PhD (Social Environments & Adolescence Lab), will explore #MentalHealth outcomes related to youth social media use at #MediaAndMinds25. The clock is ticking! Register: bit.ly/3ZJhyW1

⏰ Only 5 days left until standard registration closes for #MediaAndMinds25! Don’t miss the chance to convene with other researchers & #ChildDevelopment experts at our international conference from July 13 - 16 in Washington, D.C. Register NOW: childrenandscreens.org/registration25/

NEW! Kris Perry talks with Sarah Myruski, PhD, about what brain imaging can tell us about the complex relationship between #SocialMedia use, emotion regulation skills, and adolescent #MentalHealth in the latest episode of #ScreenDeep. 🎧 Listen NOW: bit.ly/4kbMzZU

FTC delivers $125 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were tricked into unwanted purchases via persuasive design features as part of a settlement with Epics Games. The FTC also reopened the claims for additional refunds. Read more: ftc.gov/news-events/ne…

COPPA 2.0 unanimously passed out of Senate Commerce Republicans yesterday. Led by Ed Markey, COPPA 2.0 would significantly strengthen privacy and data protections for minors. congress.gov/bill/119th-con…

Learn how to engage in conversation that helps infants and toddlers develop their language skills through our FREE parenting #TipSheet “Early Childhood Language Development in a Digital World.” Read our expert-backed resource here: bit.ly/44vjItZ

How are young brains responding to #DigitalMedia — and how is it affecting youth development? Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus, PhD and others will discuss brain development in a digital world at #MediaAndMinds25. Four days left for standard registration! Sign up now: childrenandscreens.org/registration25/

⏰ 3 DAYS left to secure your spot at #MediaAndMinds25! Join us in Washington, D.C., to become eligible for the Children and Screens’ Interdisciplinary Research Grant, engage in interdisciplinary panel discussions, and more! Register Now: childrenandscreens.org/registration25/

What does #research say about infants learning from screens? 👶 Download 📩 the “Infant Cognitive Development and Screens” Research-at-a-Glance to learn from current research findings on the effects of screen time on infant cognitive development in a visual, printable summary.

#MediaAndMinds25 is almost here and just 25 spots remain. Secure your spot tonight, June 30, your last chance to lock in the standard registration rate. 🔐 Claim one of the final 25 spots as yours! Register & book your hotel room to avoid late fees: bit.ly/3ZJhyW1

Looking to reduce your child’s screen time? 🤳 Learn from the #TipSheet “Girls, Health, and #DigitalMedia” for insights on how to prioritize being present and engaging in meaningful activities as a solution for decreasing overall screen time. Read the tip sheet 🔗

A recent meta-analysis of 53 studies found a significant association between parental technoference and child problematic media use — particularly when both parents engaged in technoference as opposed to only one parent. Read the study: jmir.org/2025/1/e57636/

This morning the Senate voted 99-1 in support of an amendment introduced by Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Maria Cantwell to remove the AI regulation moratorium from the federal budget. The moratorium would have hindered the enforcement of state AI, online safety, and privacy laws. Read

#ScreenDeep 🎧 In this clip from the latest podcast drop, Sarah Myruski, PhD, discusses the critical role emotional regulation plays in the link between #DigitalMedia preferences and social anxiety among adolescents. Listen NOW: bit.ly/3ZMVaej

Updates from the field — Children and Screens’ Director of Research and Programs Kate Blocker, PhD, highlights the importance of parents and kids co-engaging with media of interest in this think piece from EdSurge. edsurge.com/news/2025-06-3… #DigitalParenting #ParentingTips

Learn how you can support your child to develop and strengthen their attention skills with the expert-backed #TipSheet “Attention, Media Use, and Children” in #LearnAndExplore 👉 bit.ly/3XfNCA1