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Experts discuss young children’s well-being in the digital era

Miami University School Psychology Assistant Professor Cara Dillon joined an international panel of scholars on November 26 for Inter-conversations 17: Young Children’s Well-being in the Digital Era, an online forum hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong.

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Experts discuss young children’s well-being in the digital era

Miami University School Psychology Assistant Professor Cara Dillon joined an international panel of scholars on November 26 for Inter-conversations 17: Young Children’s Well-being in the Digital Era, an online forum hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong. Dillon and fellow panelists Dr. Jana Patricia Valdez, Dr. Jesus Alfonso Daep Datu, and Dr. Konstanze Schoeps examined how technology and artificial intelligence are shaping young children’s social and emotional development. The speakers shared research and practical strategies educators and families can use to support healthy development and promote balanced digital use.

Following their presentations, the panel engaged in a discussion and Q and A session with attendees, highlighting shared concerns and offering guidance for creating safe and supportive digital environments for young children.

This article was written with editorial assistance from AI tools Grammarly and ChatGPT