Research + News | Topic: Coronavirus
Jan 20, 2021
Teens Tutor Peers Online To Fill Need During Pandemic
TutorScope provides the one-on-one support that teachers have traditionally given while roving the aisles of their classrooms but now often can’t because of the time and technology constraints posed by online schooling. Read the article here.
Jan 13, 2021
Teens And Screens: Limits Are Even More Critical During Remote School
Experts have long urged limits on screen time for children, but a new study says it is even more critical during pandemic remote learning. Read the article here.
Jan 11, 2021
Parents Doing Whatever It Takes To Bond With Their Kids During COVID, Even Dancing On TikTok
A new survey finds many are working up a sweat just to bond with their kids more during the coronavirus pandemic. Read the article here.
Jan 4, 2021
The Effects Of Technology On Teens
In a world of remote-learning, Zoom calls, and streaming, do the benefits out weigh the risks? Read the article here.
Jan 4, 2021
Experts Say This Is What Children Need To Survive The COVID-19 Pandemic
USA TODAY spoke with experts in child development on how remote school, reduced socialization and increased screen time is affecting kids. Read the article here.
Dec 21, 2020
‘Want To Do The Spacegirl Dance With Me?’ How To Talk To Teens This Christmas
Between cancelled school formals and gap years, it’s a bleak time to be a teenager – but Nina Dillon Britton knows the right words to say. Read the article here.
Dec 18, 2020
Most Parents Fear Remote Learning Will Lead To Children Falling Behind In School
Will students who are attending school remotely fall behind compared to their peers taking in-person classes? Read the article here.
Dec 16, 2020
Online 24/7, But Totally Disconnected – New Findings On Teen Isolation During COVID-19
Interviews and diary entries from nearly 50 California teenagers reveal that they’re sleeping and exercising less and spending more time on social media and gaming. Read the article here.
Dec 10, 2020
How To Motivate Teens Struggling With Remote School
Getting boys to engage in virtual instruction doesn’t have to be a battle. Experts offer tips on how to make virtual school more bearable. Read the article here.
Nov 30, 2020
Managing The Increase In Screen Time For Teens During The Pandemic
Because of the pandemic, platforms where day-to-day activities take place are requiring even more screen time. Read the article here.