Conflict is a normal and functional part of the parent-adolescent relationship, contributing to the development of social, emotional and problem-solving skills. However, when conflicts become stuck, rigid and persistent, they can hinder healthy emotional experiences. In today’s digital age, where screens and digital devices have become an integral part of daily life, parent-adolescent conflicts surrounding digital […] … learn more→
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Teens and screens: 7 ways tried-and-true parenting approaches can help navigate family conflict
States sue Meta for knowingly hurting teens with Facebook and Instagram − here are the harms researchers have documented
Forty-one states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against Meta on Oct. 24, 2023, alleging that the company intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram with features that harm teens and young users. Meta officials had internal research in March 2020 showing that Instagram – the social media platform most used by adolescents after TikTok – is harmful to teen […] … learn more→
How much time do kids spend on devices – playing games, watching videos, texting and using the phone?
How many hours does the average American spend on devices each year? – Maxwell P., age 10 Think about your favorite devices – your smartphone, laptop, tablet, computer or console – the things you use to play cool games, watch hilarious videos and connect and chat with friends. Many young people spend a lot of […] … learn more→
What children understand about the digital world
Since the start of the 2016 school year , it is planned that primary school and middle school will provide computer science education. This may seem paradoxical: aren’t all children already confronted with digital tools, in their leisure time, from video games to tablets, and, to a lesser extent, in their school life, since the development of digital […] … learn more→
Parents make mistakes. So what does ‘good enough parenting’ look like?
There is a huge amount of pressure on parents today – from feeding babies the “best organic purees” to making sure older children get all the developmental opportunities they could possibly need, while of course documenting the whole thing on Instagram. There is also no shortage of advice about how to go about this. Just as […] … learn more→
How morbid curiosity can lead people to conspiracy theories
Do you like scary movies, true crime podcasts, or violent sports? Research has shown that a major part of the attraction is their appeal to morbid curiosity. Engaging with frightening media and the emotions it creates in a safe setting can help people alleviate anxiety and build psychological resilience. However, our recent research, published in the British […] … learn more→
Why feminism also benefits boys
It is not always easy to have conversations about feminism with adolescents and young people; For many, both boys and girls, inequality existed in a time past, as in a distant and remote country. For example, in Spain, although the majority does consider it relevant today, there are those who claim not to have experienced the oppression […] … learn more→
How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world
If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the world seem so different when we’re feeling lonely? Recent research has […] … learn more→
Steering through unique paths – Uncommon driving careers
Imagine driving heavily-loaded trucks, not on well-demarcated highways but on frozen lakes and rivers. Sounds like a scene straight out of an action-packed blockbuster? Well, welcome to the life of an Ice Road Trucker! These daring professionals conquer unforgiving terrains in remote northern regions, such as Alaska and Canada–where (more often than not) access to conventional […] … learn more→
Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype — but children also create their own ‘Barbie worlds’
With the blockbuster success of the Barbie movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents may find themselves wondering about Barbie’s original purpose: as a child’s toy. Barbie has become an icon since her introduction in 1959. On the positive side, dolls like Barbie can serve as a canvas for imaginative storytelling and role-playing. Children […] … learn more→
