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Screen Deep takes aim at decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world. Host Kris Perry dives deep with a leading expert in each episode to explore how children and adolescents are affected mentally, physically, and developmentally by digital media use, bringing research and evidence-based perspectives to the essential questions on how to help children thrive today.

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Children are increasingly encountering AI characters for both educational and entertainment purposes, but many of the chatbots and other AI products they interact with are not designed with child development and safety in mind. On this episode of Scr... more

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What is the social cost of looking at your phone when in the company of other people? Is smartphone and social media use making us less connected, more lonely, and addicted to the endless videos on our feed? On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris ... more

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A child’s first smartphone is a modern "rite of passage" and today's parents face a challenging decision – when is the right time? Peer pressure and fear of missing out loom heavily, yet there are significant risks to introducing a smart device befor... more

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Should phones be allowed in the classroom? On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry talks with Dr. Abraham Flanigan, an associate professor of educational psychology at Georgia Southern University about what phones actually do to attention, me... more

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Recent Guests

Sonia Tiwari
Research fellow with the Falling Walls Foundation, children's media researcher, and AI design expert
Falling Walls Foundation
Episode: Are You Real? Ethics of AI Chatbots and Characters for Children with Sonia Tiwari, PhD
Dr. Meredith David
Associate Professor of Marketing at Baylor University's Hankammer School of Business
Baylor University
Episode: How Phones Are Making Us More Lonely and Addicted with Meredith David, PhD
Dr. Adam Pletter
Child and adolescent psychologist and founder of iParent 101
iParent 101
Episode: Is My Child Ready for a Smartphone? With Adam Pletter, PsyD
Abraham Flanigan
Assistant Professor of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading
Georgia Southern University
Episode: Phones in Schools? What the Research Says with Abe Flanigan, PhD
Dr. Lara Wolfers
Assistant Professor of Digital Lives in the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Basel
University of Basel
Episode: Ditch the Guilt: Media, Stress, and Parent-Child Relationships with Dr. Lara Wolfers
Dr. Elizabeth Englander
Leading researcher and nationally recognized expert on aggression, bullying, and youth technology use.
Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center
Episode: Cyberbullying, Sexting, and Building Resilience in Youth with Elizabeth Englander, PhD
Sonia Livingstone
Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, and a pioneer in studying children's digital lives
London School of Economics
Episode: Children's Rights in Digital Safety and Design with Sonia Livingstone
Naomi Baron
Linguist and Professor Emerita at American University
American University
Episode: Reading and Writing Skills in the Age of AI with Naomi Baron, PhD
Dr. Sarah Myruski
Assistant Research Professor of Psychology at the Pennsylvania State University and Associate Lab Director of the Emotion Development Lab.
Pennsylvania State University
Episode: Social Media, Anxiety, and Emotion Regulation in Teens with Sarah Myruski, PhD

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Kris Perry
Executive Director of Children and Screens, host of Screen Deep, and an advocate for children's mental health and digital wellness.

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Are You Real? Ethics of AI Chatbots and Characters for Children with Sonia Tiwari, PhD
Q: What are the ethical implications of using AI in children's media?
Ethical considerations include the potential for addiction, misinformation, and the necessity for adult supervision to ensure healthy interactions.
Are You Real? Ethics of AI Chatbots and Characters for Children with Sonia Tiwari, PhD
Q: What is the difference between AI characters and traditional media characters?
AI characters have AI functionalities added to their fictional personalities, allowing them to serve various roles such as companionship or education.
Ditch the Guilt: Media, Stress, and Parent-Child Relationships with Dr. Lara Wolfers
Q: What are some techniques or strategies parents can use to regain control?
Parents should think about their ideal media use for themselves and their children, involve the child in these discussions, and assess which media use situations help versus hinder them.
Ditch the Guilt: Media, Stress, and Parent-Child Relationships with Dr. Lara Wolfers
Q: Tell us more about the research on parent guilt.
Research shows that many parents feel guilty about allowing their children more screen time than they deem healthy, as well as about their own media use around children, contributing to feelings of inadequacy.
Ditch the Guilt: Media, Stress, and Parent-Child Relationships with Dr. Lara Wolfers
Q: What do you know about how people use smartphones and other devices as stress relievers?
People often use media to cope with stress, and studies show that increased media use correlates with increased stress levels, but it's often stress that triggers the media use more than the other way around.

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What is Screen Deep about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts of digital media on children and adolescents. Each episode features expert guests in areas such as psychology, education, and technology, fostering in-depth conversations about the challenges posed by screen time, social media, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Noteworthy discussions include topics on cyberbullying, parental guilt, and the readiness of children for smartphones—all aimed at equipping parents and educators with essential knowledge to support young people's wellbeing in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The blend of expert insights and practical advice makes this podcast a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding ... more

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