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Screen Time & Technology

Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages

Tips for making sure your children's screen time is healthy Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Exper...

How to Set Limits on Screen Time

Tips for prioritizing kids’ wellness and keeping fights to a minimum Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean...

Screen Time and Summer

Strategies for making a plan that works for both you and your kids Writer: Dave Anderson, PhD C...

When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?

It's not just a question of the right age Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubri...

How Tech Changes Families

Screens and gadgets can affect children's early development and disconnect families Writer: Caro...

Can Screen Time Be Educational for Toddlers?

How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert...

The Benefits of Watching TV With Young Children

Screen time can be a valuable learning experience if you watch actively together Writer: Juliann...

Why Is Screen Time Bad for Young Children?

Dr. Kimberly Noble on one-on-one time and language development Clinical Expert: Kimberly Noble, ...

Healthy Limits on Video Games

How to prevent (or overcome) problems with gaming Writer: Nancy M. Petry, PhD Clinical Expert: ...

How to Help Kids Deal With Cyberbullying

Empowering them with information and strategies to protect themselves What You'll Lear...

A Parent's Guide to Dealing With Fortnite

Understanding the appeal and setting boundaries Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Dave Ande...

Neurodivergent Kids and Screen Time

Embracing the benefits while building a balance Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Experts: ...

When Are Kids Ready for Social Media?

And how to monitor social media use when kids are starting out Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical...

Social Media and Self-Doubt

How parents can help kids resist the pressure created by artfully curated social media feeds. Wr...

What Selfies Are Doing to Self-Esteem

How they can exacerbate insecurity, anxiety and depression Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert...

How Does Using Social Media Affect Teens?

Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem Writer: Rachel Ehmke Cli...

Why Watch TV With Your Tween or Teen

Viewing shows together and discussing content can have big benefits Writer: Juliann Garey Clini...

Teen Self-Diagnosis and How to Respond

When your child thinks they have a mental health disorder based on social media Writer: Megan Ic...

AI Chatbots and Teens

What parents need to know — and how to talk about safety concerns Writer: Jennifer King Lindley ...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sexting

Talking to teens about the dangers of oversharing online Clinical Expert: Karol Espejo, LCSW ...

How Phones Ruin Concentration

Multitasking leads to shallower thinking and more time spent working, especially for kids who str...

Do Video Games Cause ADHD

Why kids with attention problems are so focused — even fixated — on the screen Writer: Caroline ...

Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?

How heavy use of social media may be affecting kids negatively Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical...

Managing Social Media Stress With Mindfulness

The technique that lets you stay connected with friends while boosting your self-esteem and your ...