This article originally appeared on March 20, 2023 on AP News by David Klepper and Manual Valdes. Read the full article here. Shawn Lee, a high school social studies teacher in Seattle, wants to see lessons on the internet akin to a kind of 21st century driver’s
Read more →The vision of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is: Our vision is to understand and address compelling questions regarding media’s impact on child development through interdisciplinary dialogue, public information, and rigorous, objective research bridging the medical, neuroscientific, social science, education and academic
Read more →Show #8 Drugs and Children: Secrets for Parents on location in Conrad, Iowa to talk Media Literacy Show Show #7 Drugs, alcohol, and all forms of risky behavior are especially dangerous to the developing brain. A prominent child psychologist and an expert in brain injury share
Read more →Channel 5 in Des Moines featured Executive Director, Peter Komendowski, in their “We are Iowa” feature last night. Watch now!
Read more →Watch Executive Director, Peter Komendowski, talk about current trends in addiction, including the effects of cell phone usage, and what we can do to help ourselves and those around us. Originally published Feb. 27, 2020 by Mediacom Newsleaders
Read more →Watch Executive Director, Peter Komendowski, talk about how to help limit your kids screen time in a healthy way. Originally published on March 5, 2020 by Mediacom Newsleaders.
Read more →Watch a video of a presentation by Peter Komendowski, Executive Director of The Partnership for A Healthy Iowa, given on February 14, 2020 Click here to watch.
Read more →Show #36 A Reality Check for the Holidays. Celebrations can cover up a lot of stressors, but after the party is over reality happens. These can be tough times for families. Are you prepared? Our experts will help you figure it out. Show Show #35
Read more →Juul, one of the country’s leading e-cigarette companies, is accused of illegally targeting young people online in advertising campaigns that featured youthful looking models holding Juul devices, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office alleges in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. Read the full article here. The article originally appeared
Read more →For Immediate Release Thursday, September 19, 2019 Contact: Peter Komendowski (515) 729-7334 Iowa to Host Digital Literacy & Wellness Conference Targeting Youth High-Risk Behavior Reduction DES MOINES – Peter Komendowski and Dr. Douglas Gentile of Iowa State University announced Iowa will host the Digital Literacy & Wellness
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