Are Low-Stimulation Shows Really Better for Children?
Sneak peek: Are low stimulation shows really better for young children? A deep dive into the research. If you spend any …
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Science Explains How Disney Princess Culture May Influence Our Children’s Behavior
Sneak peek: Disney princess culture has become a mainstay of young children’s playtime, but how does it influence …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
Sneak peek: Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind the …
Looking Beyond the Headlines: Video Games and Children’s Behavior
{Sneak Peak: Are kids’ video games really detrimental to children’s development? A new books helps us sort …
Children’s Media Use and Achievement
With the increase in electronic media in recent years, many parents are wondering what the effects might be of …
When Does Merchandising Go Too Far?
I recently read an article in the New York Times that reported how the Walt Disney company just started a new division …
Children’s Media Use: Good Distraction or Lazy Parenting?
I recently came across a study from a few years ago conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation that looked at the role of …