Podcast Episodes

Early Childhood Mental Health and Screen Use with Joan Luby, MD

Season 1 Episode 19

Many people think of mental health disorders as arising later in childhood or adolescence. However, there is increasing evidence that even young children can experience mental health problems like an…

Published on 8 hours ago

Children's Rights in Digital Safety and Design with Sonia Livingstone

Season 1 Episode 18

From parent and school restrictions on smartphone use to the design of the latest AI tools, what does it mean to center children’s own perspectives and rights in ensuring safety in their online world…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Reading and Writing Skills in the Age of AI with Naomi Baron, PhD

Season 1 Episode 17

How are screen-based reading and writing, along with the growing use of generative AI by youth, shaping children’s development of foundational literacy skills? On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kr…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Social Media, Anxiety, and Emotion Regulation in Teens with Sarah Myruski, PhD

Season 1 Episode 16

The relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health issues like anxiety is complex, and researchers continue to probe the mechanisms and causalities that may be involved in this re…

Published on 2 months ago

The Science of Boredom with James Danckert, PhD

Season 1 Episode 15

Boredom is a common and frequently misunderstood psychological state for adults and children alike. On this episode, host Kris Perry goes deep with leading boredom researcher James Danckert, PhD, a P…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Assessing Child Readiness for Tech with Jenny Radesky, MD

Season 1 Episode 14

Parents and caregivers today face what can feel like momentous and fraught decisions about how and when to introduce new technology to children — whether that be an iPad for a toddler or a smartphone…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

AI's Impact on Children's Social and Cognitive Development with Ying Xu, PhD

Season 1 Episode 13

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence systems continue to be deployed rapidly for use in commonly available tools online.  How do today’s AI technologies affect children’s development? Will acces…

Published on 4 months ago

Neurodivergent Children and Media Use with Meryl Alper, PhD

Season 1 Episode 12

Neurodivergent children’s relationships with technology is subject to many common myths and misconceptions: Does digital media use cause ADHD? Do children with autism have more affinity for screens? …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harmful Social Media Algorithms and Children with Imran Ahmed

Season 1 Episode 11

Social media platforms are feeding youth harmful content—fast. From hate speech to pro-eating disorder posts and disinformation, powerful algorithms push dangerous content straight to children. But w…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Video Gaming Effects on Children’s Behavior and Health with Douglas Gentile, PhD

Season 1 Episode 10

The majority of today’s adolescents are video gaming - for many, daily. How much gaming is too much ? Are violent video games actually harmful to children? 

On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris P…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago