Past Events

How is digital media use shaping young children's ability to self-regulate?

How can families effectively use parental controls to monitor their children’s digital experiences without damaging trust or interfering with opportunities for children to build independence and digital skills?

The tech children use is evolving at a dizzying pace, making it difficult for families to keep up. What do parents need to know to best support child health and safety?

What does friendship look like for kids today and how is technology redefining it? How are these digital connections reshaping what it means to be a friend and how friendships influence young people’s well-being?

The influence of social media on body image affects youth of all genders in complex ways. How can parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals promote positive body image in young people and help them avoid online risks?

From late-night venting to homework help, the use of AI companions are becoming a part of everyday life for many tweens and teens. What does this mean for the ability to form real world friendships? What should parents and caregivers know about mental health and social development risks from the use of these types of AI technologies?

Children today face a nonstop stream of sophisticated online marketing techniques that look nothing like the TV jingles and commercials of the past. How can parents safeguard children from the impacts of this endless, ever-present influx of food marketing content?

How are youth of color experiencing racism online, either directly or through others--and how is it impacting them? What can parents and educators do to help?

How does "sharenting" affect children's privacy, safety, and psychological development, and what should parents keep in mind before clicking "share"?