Parental Guidance: Screen Time and Social Media

Excessive screen time is associated with a number of health issues and can have a negative impact on your child’s sleep and development. Once your child is old enough to have their own phone and gain access to social media, they face an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness and inadequacy. Learn when it is developmentally acceptable to introduce screens to your child, strategies to limit your child’s exposure to digital devices, and how to navigate your child’s life on and exposure to social media.