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Teens’ Computer Use Equals Parents’ Use

A study in Journal of Children and Media investigates how parents’ computer use compares to their teenage children's.

Sharing The Media Experience – Which Parental Factors Matter?

29 January 2015

A study in Journal of Children and Media investigates which parental factors (e.g., sex, age, media time) are associated with parent-child co-use of different types of media.

How Parents can Reduce Negative Feelings Related to Violent News Events

16 January 2015

The violent events in Paris have led to a giant wave of violent news coverage, which also reaches children.

Tablet Use Beneficial To Young Children’s Literacy Learning

11 December 2014

A study published in the Australian Journal of Education explored whether access to tablets in the home environment relate to young children’s literacy skills. Results indeed show

Prosocial Behavior Differs for Kids and Teens

05 November 2014

A study in Frontiers in Psychology compares children's prosocial behavior toward their peers. It turns out that 9- and 12-year-olds are evenly prosocial toward all of their peers.

Look, Listen, Feel, Smell -- How Sensory Playtime Stimulates Toddlers to Try New Fruits and Vegetables

30 October 2014

A study in Appetite reports how toddlers’ willingness to try uncommon fruits and vegetables, such as rhubarb and pomegranates, can be increased by play tasks. It turns out that toddlers who

The Healthy Benefits of Family Meals

16 October 2014

A study in the Journal of Pediatrics shows that family meals are of importance for the prevention of overweight and obesity. It turns out that adolescents who regularly eat together with their family

Young Children Already Highly Familiar With Unhealthy Food Brands

A study in Appetite reveals the level of young children's knowledge of brand logos for healthy and unhealthy foods and drinks. About two-thirds of the 3- to 5-year-olds can make a correct match

How Social is Social Video Gaming Really?

The growing popularity among teens of social video gaming, in which players are encouraged to interact with each other (either offline or online via the internet), often raises concerns about

How Party Pics on Social Media Stimulate Teens’ Smoking and Drinking Behavior

Peers such as friends and classmates have a huge influence on teens during adolescence. In order to fit in, some teens even jump into risk-taking behaviors, such as smoking and drinking. A