Knowledge Center
Check out some of our top picks. When it comes to resources we love, our goal is to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the game!
ARTICLES
Teenagers are consuming digital media more than ever before, spending an average of nearly two hours per day on YouTube and 1.5 hours per day on TikTok alone. And that doesn’t sit right with some of their parents. About half of teens who report spending a lot of time online say that they argue with their parents about it, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted last year.
This opinion piece explores the nuances of social comparison and how they can be both bad and good. Sometimes comparing yourself to others, when framed in a certain way, as inspiration for example, can be helpful.
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The Conversation is an academic website with articles written by academic researchers and scholars. This article offers a nuanced opinion on when to give your child a smartphone.
RESOURCES
Common Sense Media provides age-based media ratings and reviews for everything kids watch, read or play. They also provide current research-backed guidance for parents and education plans for schools.
Like Common Sense Media, Cyberwise is a resource for parents and educators on all things related to tech and raising kids.
Internet Matters is a British version of Common Sense Media and Cyberwise but without the curriculum. They offer in depth guides on all things technology related and thoughtful advice on parenting and raising kids in a digital world.
PODCASTS
A global youth dialogue and podcasting program.
Season 7, Episode 6
Grind Culture: Productivity Pressures, Social Media, and Burnout
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Social media and teens doesn't always equal a bad thing. Podcast Host Sami Halverson has author JoAnn Schauf, MS, join to talk about why social media is a great tool and resource for teens to use. For teens struggling with anxiety visit: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com
​Putting Media Research to Action Made Easy! There’s so much research swirling around! From substance use to gaming to porn, the overwhelming number of studies can make raising kids feel overwhelming. Dr. Yalda Uhls founded The Center for Scholars and Storytellers to help make sense of all of this data by bridging the gap between families and tech companies, content creators, and studios