Dr. Liz and Dr. Roxy wearing PhD graduation robes


Feel like you need a PhD degree to find the truth about screen time?

We have two.


From understanding the impact of technology on your child's brain to selecting high-quality TV shows and apps designed to teach, The Science of Screen Time is your ultimate resource to making media use beneficial.

Through this course, you'll become fluent in the research on kids and media which will empower you with the confidence to make healthy media choices for your family with ease.

We're Dr. Liz and Dr. Roxy. We both earned PhDs in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with minors in Educational Psychology and Children's Educational Media. Yup, we're actual experts. We're moms too, with five little ones between us.


Count me in! I'm ready to transform my approach to screen time.

Overview of the Course Curriculum

Become an expert on choosing and using media with young kids through a series of bite-size video lessons, digital downloads, customizable templates, in-depth scripts, checklists, and cheat sheets designed with busy parents in mind.

  Getting Started with the Science of Screen Time
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  1. Parents as Guardians in the Digital World
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  2. Understanding Child Development: How Brains are Built
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  3. Demystifying the Research: Screen Pros and Cons
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  4. Video is King: TV, Movies, and Streaming Things
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  5. Navigating the Wild West of Interactive Media
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  6. Evaluating Media Content & Discovering Digital Gems
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  7. Boosting the Benefits of Screen Media for Kids
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  8. Mastering Your Media Environment
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  9. Beyond the Home: Media on the Go
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  BONUS: Content Recommendations of High-Quality Media Options
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Welcome to THE SCIENCE OF SCREEN TIME

Kids are using media now more than ever, and there is an entire field of academic research exploring the positive potential of media for children and families. Our mission is to make that information accessible to support you in navigating early media use with young children. We’ll give you the knowledge, strategies, scripts, and checklists to transform media into a helpful tool for you and your family.


Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my course access last?

Forever! When you purchase a course from Those Media Moms, you are buying a lifetime pass to the most up-to-date information about the ever-changing world of children's media. We will update our courses regularly with new research, recommendations, and tips.

Do I need to watch all of the videos?

We recommend completing the course in order, as the topics build on one another. But if you download the Teachable app you can listen to the videos podcast-style while on the go!

Can I share my login with a friend?

Please don't! We've worked hard to bring you the most up-to-date information about kids and screens, and provide our expert interpretations. We'd love for you to tell your friends all about it, but please don't share logins between families. We also ask that you please do not share the digital downloads we have provided.

Is there information here that you haven't shared on your blog and Instagram?

Yes, absolutely. Our blog and Instagram are free resources that include some of the information in this guide, but do not go into the same amount of depth and detail as we were able to in the course.