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Can Media Help Create Family Conversation?

Research shows a stark disparity between the number of words that lower income and higher income children hear at…

posted by Sarah Jackson

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For Infants and Toddlers in the Digital Age: Time with Adults Still Matters Most

The Rogers Center’s Michael Robb takes a look at what we know from the research about infants and media…

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How Some Digital Media May Actually Help Children Learn to Focus

Educators say that in addition to learning content, to thrive kids today need to strengthen their “executive function” skills.…

posted by Ellen Galinsky

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Helping Young Children Develop a Healthy Media Diet

Media scholar Daniel Anderson has spent 30 years studying children and television. He says when it comes to a…

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Three Words for Digital-Age Parents: Access, Balance, and Support

May 12, 2013 | posted in: Apps, Family, Games | comment

The editor of Children's Technology Review has some advice for parents on how to find the right mix of apps and grass stains.

How Teachers Are Using Digital Media with Kindergarteners

May 07, 2013 | posted in: Early Childhood Education, School | comment

Digital media tools add another layer to learning in this kindergarten classroom.

posted by Brian Puerling

Children’s Museums: Spaces for 21st Century Play

May 02, 2013 | posted in: Family, Games, Literacy, School | comment

The executive director of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh sees museums as labs that can inspire the next generation of artists, scientists, engineers and their teachers.

posted by Sarah Jackson

How Can Apps Cultivate Creativity in Young Children?

April 30, 2013 | posted in: Quality Conversations | comment

How can today’s new digital tools help children flex their creative muscles?

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