A Parents Guide to Teen Social Media Use

Teen screen time is increasing and may adversely impact sleep, attention, mental health and safety. In this episode we discuss the importance of consistent screen time limits to promote prosocial activities, sleep, homework and digital safety. What are the best ages to introduce smartphones and social media? Listen and find out!<_o3a_p>

This episode written by Drs. Lena van der List and Dean Blumberg.<_o3a_p>

Additional resources:<_o3a_p>

• American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children Social Media & Your Child's Mental Health: What the Research Says<_o3a_p>
• American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children Sexting: How to Talk With Kids About the Risks<_o3a_p>
• Wait Until 8^th Smartphone Alternatives<_o3a_p>
• Wait Until 8^th Is my child ready for a smartphone?<_o3a_p>
• Bark<_o3a_p>

Photo courtesy of the University of California<_o3a_p>