2022
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Ask the Experts: Middle Schoolers and R-Rated Movies
In this installment of Ask the Mediatrician, we offer a parent guidance for what to do when her middle-schooler is begging to see an R-rated movie all his friends have already seen.
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Ask the Experts: E-books vs. Print Books for Toddlers
In this installment of Ask the Mediatrician, we offer a parent of a toddler guidance regarding the use of e-books for reading together.
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What to Do When… Your child’s friends have greater access online than they do
It’s not easy for a child when their friends get things they don’t. In this post, we offer some conversation starters for helping your child deal with their envy and FOMO and to understand where you’re coming from.
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Family Guide to Video Game Livestreaming
In 2020, there were 18.6 billion hours of video gameplay watched on Twitch, where 41% of registered users are aged 16-24. Learn about the benefits and risks of video game livestreaming and how to help your child participate in a healthy way.
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The Science of Learning and Development: How Adolescents Learn
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the development of the brain during adolescents and what conditions are needed to set children up for success at any age, including social-emotional skills, extended learning opportunities outside the classroom, and how educators should interact with the youth.
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Stop, Think, Decide, Act
In this webinar, you’ll learn about strategies and resources to support them in having ongoing conversations about online safety and TikTok’s safety features.
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2021 Impact Report
In Spring 2021, the Digital Wellness Lab was born, with a mandate to join forces with healthcare providers, scientists, and industry in order to transform the health of children, families, and society by fostering understanding of, innovation in, and humanization of the digital environment.
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Interactive Media Use and Youth Mental Health
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the most recent research on the relationships between interactive media use and the well-being of children and adolescents.