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Bullying has grown beyond just the schoolyard. As children’s social lives have moved increasingly online in recent years, the problem of cyberbullying has become a top concern for parents. A child psychiatrist shares helpful tips for parents when it comes to the dangers of cyberbullying and sextortion. Child psychiatrist Dr. Willough Jenkins shares helpful tips for parents to approach conversations with their kids about the dangers of cyberbullying and sextortion. Resources: https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it

What does video game addiction look like and what can we do about it? Dr. Clifford Sussman is a child psychiatrist who specializes in video game and internet addiction. He defines the problem, explains how to spot it, and some ways to treat it. Resources: https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/digital-addictions-a-family-guide-to-prevention-signs-and-treatment/

Researcher and pediatrician Dr. Jason Nagata shares what he’s learned about screen time and its impact on the long term health of young people. His evidence-based research has led to important findings on how screen time can impact a child’s sleep, eating habits, and body image. Dr. Nagata also explains what a family media plan is and why he feels creating one is something parents should consider. Resources: Family Media Plan from American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx

The award-winning research used some of the world's largest supercomputers in a "digital twin" model to simulate the seismically active Cascadia subduction zone of the Pacific Northwest in such a complex manner, it reduces the time needed to calculate the variables from roughly 50 years to less than a second.

Often, discussions around screen time and kids can feel like an all-or-nothing approach to screens is needed. Dr. Michael Rich prefers a more nuanced approach. The pediatrician and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab shares his tips for achieving a balanced and nuanced relationship to screens for families. Research from the Digital Wellness Lab: https://digitalwellnesslab.org/resources/ “The Mediatrician’s Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World.” https://digitalwellnesslab.org/articles/dr-rich-highlights-lab-research-in-his-new-book/

Being a parent today means having to manage our children’s digital lives. Playgrounds aren’t just outdoors anymore, and childhood is spent increasingly on screens in digital spaces. ScreenTime features conversations with experts and researchers to help parents navigate the challenges that come with parenting in the digital age.

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's cases against James Comey and Letitia James, saying the prosecutor who led them was unlawfully appointed. Here's what to know about her.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, May 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore at 11 p.m. on KPBS 2. KPBS presents a special featuring the people in San Diego's Vietnamese community who are remembering their past and finding a path forward on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War.

After releasing two albums in 2025, rap's great modern philosopher and griot is having one of his best-ever runs. He may not have all the answers, but his questions are everything we need right now.

The San Diego Unified School District had a goal to create a quality school in every neighborhood. But after 15 years, that plan never materialized.