In this installment of Ask the Mediatrician, we offer a parent of a toddler guidance regarding the impacts of background media — TV, music, etc. — on their child’s development.
What the research tells us about smartphone use in schools, plus some thoughts for administrators as they work to determine what’s right for their schools and districts.
For parents of young children who struggle to take away tablets or phones or to turn off beloved TV shows without inciting tantrums, we offer strategies and conversation starters to…
It’s not uncommon for daycares, babysitters, and other caregivers to use media and screens to entertain children during the day. We offer strategies for parents who want to address their…
Q2 found the Digital Wellness Lab hard at work releasing new research, and convening stakeholders, including teens, to promote positive and healthy digital media experiences.
We translate research into resources designed to further our mission of promoting positive and healthy digital media experiences for young people.
Sam is Research Manager at the Digital Wellness Lab. He holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from Vassar College and a M.A. in Child Study & Human Development from Tufts…