{Sneak Peak: Are kids' video games really detrimental to children's development? A new books helps us sort through the research} There …
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The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
{Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind "the Mozart Effect."} National …
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 media use on the …
Science Explains How Disney Princess Culture May Influence Our Children’s Behavior
{Disney princess culture has become a mainstay of young children's playtime, but how does it influence our kids' understanding 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 called Disney Baby. …
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 children's media …