families

Raising the Next Generation in the Age of AI: How Today’s Children Learn, Play, and Thrive

by Leslie Berkowitz
July 6, 2026

As technology reshapes childhood, the need for evidence-based solutions has never been greater. Engage directly with pioneers whose work is shaping how children learn, play, connect, and thrive online, and

Tech Parenting Isn’t a Moment. It’s a Cycle.

by Michael Preston
March 5, 2026

Conversations about children and technology tend to cluster around moments of acquisition: When should a child get a phone? Is this app appropriate? Is it too early … or already

Youth and Well-Being at UNGA80

by Catherine Jhee
October 2, 2025

Last week, during the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA80), the Joan Ganz Cooney Center was honored to participate in important conversations about how technology is shaping young people’s lives—and what

“A Beautiful Interaction”: How Children’s Podcasts Support Joint Media Engagement

by Libby Hunt
August 26, 2025

While podcasts have been a popular source of entertainment and information for adults for well over a decade, children’s podcasts have been gaining momentum just over the past few years.

Helping Families Step Away from Screens and Into Connection

by California Partners Project
May 12, 2025

Supporting Families in a Screen-Saturated World: A New Guide for Movement and PlayAs digital media becomes more integrated into family life, parents and caregivers are increasingly looking for ways to

Digital Media and Kids with Dr. Michael Rich and Dr. Rosemarie Truglio

by Leslie Berkowitz
January 9, 2025

The Joan Ganz Cooney Center and the West Side YMCA invite you to join us for a book party to celebrate an incredible resource for parents of all children of

Screens and Youth: Generating conversations between tweens and their caregivers

by Liz Kolb and Kristin Fontichiaro
January 9, 2023

“I know the right answer is to tell an adult, but I would not tell an adult. I would ask my friend Lucy for advice.” This was a 7th grader’s

Making the Most of Screen Time During Winter Break

by Samantha Bindman, Kiley Sobel, Riddhi Divanji, and Sydney Parker
December 21, 2021

While young children are off school over winter break, many families will be looking for activities to keep kids learning and having fun. On cold winter days, creating art or

Into the Digital Future: What Black Feminism Can Teach Us About Children’s Media Experiences with Amanda LaTasha Armstrong

by Jordan Shapiro and Laura Higgins
December 20, 2021

Amanda LaTasha Armstrong talks with Jordan and Laura about race, feminism, the digital divide, and the future of EdTech on the #IntotheDigitalFuture podcast.

Let’s Not Return to School, Let’s Move Beyond It

by Tony Jackson and Jordan Shapiro
December 14, 2021

This post was originally published on GettingSmart.com Across the United States, children are returning to school. For some, it will be their first time since March 2020. The past year and

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