Dr. Christakis is a Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the Child Health Institute at the University of Washington, and a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital in Seattle. Dr. Christakis is the author of over 100 original research articles and a textbook of pediatrics. Dr. Christakis’ research focuses on the effects of media on child health and development. He is internationally known for his research and has been featured on Anderson Cooper 360, the Today Show, ABC, NBC, and CBS news as well as all major national newspapers.