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Sesame Street Stimulates Early Childhood Learning Around the World

Sesame Street is the longest running children’s educational program on television, which uses puppets, animation, and stories to entertain and educate children around the world.

Students Often Distracted by Communication Technologies While Studying

Communication technologies are an important part of students’ lives. Today’s student spends a great amount of time using smartphones, laptops, and computers... even while studying.

Stimulating Healthy Eating? Threat More Effective Than Fun

Health organizations do their utmost to decrease the childhood obesity by developing school programs, health games, social media campaigns etc. Typically these campaigns stimulate children’s eating...

TV Advertising Leads to Materialism Among Children

Children who are frequently exposed to TV advertising become more materialistic over time. According to a study in Communication Research…

The Enchanting Effect of Fantasy Appeals in Food Commercials

Children love fantasy. They enjoy fantasy stories and movies, and love to create their own fantasy world. Therefore it is no surprise that many child advertisers implement...

Only a Fairytale? Disney Movies Portray High Levels of Prosocial Behavior

Scientists agree that prosocial media have a positive influence on the behavior of young kids. But how exactly is prosocial behavior portrayed in animated Disney movies, …

Prosocial and Educational Television Shows Reduce Aggression in Preschoolers

Preschoolers spend a lot of time watching television and tend to imitate the good and bad behavior they see on screen. A study in Pediatrics shows how aggression in preschoolers can be reduced by...

Parents’ Media Use Affects Media Taste for Life

Media have become an important leisure time activity. However, everyone has a different kind of media source and content they like. Some prefer watching films and series and others enjoy reading

Using Computers for non-Academic Activities Leads to Better School Grades

Teens’ recreational computer use is often portrayed in the media as having a negative influence on students’ school grades. However, the research literature shows opposite results.

Do New Media Technologies Cause Poor Reading Habits?

08 January 2013

Many are concerned that new media technologies such as mobile phones and the internet have a bad influence on children’s school performances. Others claim new media might have a positive impact.

TV Commercials Source of Inspiration For British Children’s Wish Lists

17 December 2012

A study in the Journal of Development & Behavioral Pediatrics reveals that holiday season TV advertising is quite successful

Younger Kids And Girls More Likely to Ask For Advertised Toys on Their Christmas Wish Lists

07 December 2012

In 2009, researcher Nancy Jennings investigated how successful December advertising was in influencing children’s Christmas wishes. The study, presented at the

School Kids’ Requests to Santa Claus Dictated by Advertising

05 December 2012

In Dutch-speaking countries the most important gift-giving saint arrives well before Christmas. On December 5th, the eve of the name day of Saint Nicolas (“Sinterklaas”, Santa Claus) families gather

Watching TV Stimulates Preschoolers' Requests to Father Christmas

03 December 2012

Watching television still plays an important role in children’s lives. Advertisers use television to target kids, especially during the Christmas season. And with good reason, this study shows...

Regulation of Unhealthy Food Advertising Has Minimal Impact

20 November 2012

Unhealthy food advertising encourages unhealthy food choices among children. Therefore, in 2007, the UK government decided to regulate the amount of unhealthy advertisements shown to kids.

Violent Evening Media Cause Sleeping Problems

06 November 2012

Many scientific studies have found a relation between media use and sleeping difficulties among young children. A study in Pediatrics comes to a similar conclusion, but also offers a solution.

High Rates of Background Television Exposure for American Children

11 October 2012

Research shows that background television can harm children’s cognitive functioning and social play. But how much are kids exposed to background TV anyway? New research reveals startling numbers

Violence is Cool and Smoking Isn’t Bad Either - Can we Arm Children Against False Media Portrayals?

02 October 2012

Media can portray bad habits in a positive way. Think: eating poorly, acting aggressively, smoking, and drinking. Researchers at Children' Hospital Boston show how to arm children.

Face-to-Face Communication Still Rules

20 September 2012

Despite all opportunities to socially interact with friends online, real life communication is still the most ‘healthy’ form of communication for young girls. According to a study in...

Advertising Makes Unhappy Children More Materialistic

Children who are not satisfied with their lives become more materialistic over time. But only when...