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The Right Media Mindset

How to be happy and healthy in a media saturated world

Media
Navigating Nuances in Childhood Media Use

Sarah M. Coyne Ph.D. on March 13, 2024

Is all screen time bad? Confused by information circulating about your child’s screen time? The context and circumstances are more important than you might think.

Is all screen time bad? Confused by information circulating about your child’s screen time? The context and circumstances are more important than you might think.

Media
Healthy Media Habits in Kids Start With a Good Relationship

Sarah M. Coyne Ph.D. on November 13, 2023

Worried about technology use in your young children? Helping your kids develop good habits around media might be more about your relationship with your child than media rules.

Worried about technology use in your young children? Helping your kids develop good habits around media might be more about your relationship with your child than media rules.

Sex
How Does Music Relate to Teen Sexting?

Sarah M. Coyne Ph.D. on May 11, 2023

Recent research ties sexually explicit music and teenage sexing. How can you use music as a bridge to have healthy conversations about sex with your teen?

Recent research ties sexually explicit music and teenage sexing. How can you use music as a bridge to have healthy conversations about sex with your teen?

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Media Rules and Problematic Media Use

Sarah M. Coyne Ph.D. on May 10, 2022

Media use is becoming an increasingly normal part of childhood, but many parents are unsure how to best structure their children's media use to prevent media dependence.

Media use is becoming an increasingly normal part of childhood, but many parents are unsure how to best structure their children's media use to prevent media dependence.

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Child Meltdowns and Media

Sarah M. Coyne Ph.D. on July 29, 2021

Should I give my toddler my phone when they are freaking out? Research suggests this might backfire on you.

Should I give my toddler my phone when they are freaking out? Research suggests this might backfire on you.

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Body Positivity in Music

Sarah M. Coyne Ph.D. on October 4, 2020

Can listening to a single song help you feel better about your body? Exploring #bopo in music.

Can listening to a single song help you feel better about your body? Exploring #bopo in music.