Cognitive Development and Media Lab
The Cognitive Development and Media Lab is directed by Dr. Heather Kirkorian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We study how children play and learn in the digital age. For example:
Can babies actually learn from Baby Einstein?
What types of educational media are most effective for preschoolers?
What is the impact of background television on play and parent-child interactions?
How do family stress and wellbeing relate to children's media use?
Learn about the types of research we do, our recent findings, and our future research directions.
Learn how to get involved as a parent/participant, graduate student, or undergraduate assistant.
Recent Press
Wisconsin tribe sues social media companies over suicide rates among Native youth, Wisconsin Public Radio, April 12, 2024
How children learn emotional developmental through movies and television, Wisconsin Public Radio, January 19, 2024
Should You Delete Your Kid's TikTok This Week?, The Atlantic, October 11, 2023
UK education secretary ignites global debate with school cell phone ban, The National Desk, October 3, 2023