I'm a former movie exec and currently study children and media at UCLA. My expertise in how media content is created and the science of how media affect children informs my perspective.
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Media Moms & Digital Dads breaks down complex issues in a friendly, accessible fashion, making it a highly useful read for anyone worries about the
impact that media might be having on young minds.
Translated into seven languages and used as a textbook in universities.
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I speak to diverse audiences including industry, parents, and educators, striving to translate research with a focus on balance and facts.
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I founded the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA to bridge the silos between content creators and researchers. We are dedicated to advancing the art of youth-targeted storytelling by supporting the creative process in child development research and social science insight.
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Research
I’ve been doing research since 2008 on how traditional and newer media impact the social behavior of preadolescents.