by Alex | Apr 16, 2019 | News
Child Trends interviewed Dr. Barr to learn more about the studies being done by the ELP to learn more about cognitive flexibility in monolingual and bilingual children. This video details our findings so far, and their implications.
by Alex | Nov 1, 2018 | News
This article provides a brief summary on the newly-released Screen Sense report by Zero to Three. Screen Sense provides parents with a resource they can use to guide how they approach media usage by their young...
by Alex | Oct 30, 2018 | News
The use of digital technology by young children has been a debated topic, especially as new digital technologies are released more frequently. Dr. Barr discusses in this article how the use of digital technology can be beneficial, provided that the technology fulfills...
by Alex | Sep 28, 2018 | News
Many parents worry about the effects of TV on the development of their children, especially with different research sources disagreeing on the benefits and risks of TV. However, research by Dr. Barr suggests that “Parental Mediation of Media”, where...
by Alex | Mar 27, 2018 | News
Navigating screen time for toddlers is a contentious topic but the good news is experts are beginning to discover some potential benefits.
