Screen Time and Kids’ Mental Health

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Technology use and screen time increase for kids as summer break begins. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and internal medicine physician with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, shares the advice he gives parents about screen time as tweens and teens begin to use social media.

Dr. George emphasizes how parents serve as role models for our children in many ways. We should watch our own technology use to demonstrate good screen time and social media habits.

We hope this extra credit episode of ParentingU gives you some ideas for continuing the conversation about technology with your tweens and teens.

Questions Answered on the Episode

- How can I help my kids develop healthy habits around technology?

- What’s a good “cyber citizen”?

- What are signs and symptoms that social media is impacting my child’s mental health?

Additional Resource

- Read more on Healthier Screen Time Habits here

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