Key points Playing with your child like Bandit and Chili can strengthen connection and trust. Good parenting isn’t about perfection; Bluey shows that “good enough” is enough. Bluey models emotional... read more →
Kids don't need fear-based restrictions. They need digital literacy to learn how to build safe and healthy relationships with technology. Key Points Warning labels and restrictions don’t teach kids to... read more →
With over 50% of 11-year-olds already owning smartphones, tweens are not too young to learn effective digital literacy practices to safely navigate their digital world. Key Points: Tweens face emotional... read more →
Online personas crafted by parents can hinder a child's identity development. Key Points Sharenting, even with the best intentions, can violate a child's privacy and disclose personal information. Social media... read more →
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Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.