Screen Time & Technology

Deciding how much screen time is too much, or when  a child is ready for a phone, can affect the family dynamic so it’s important to take a mindful approach. Get started here for the basics.

• Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages
• How to Set Limits on Screen Time
• When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
• How Tech Changes Families

Once kids enter school, they are introduced to new influences and forms of media. And as they mature, the tech they engage with becomes more complex.

• Healthy Limits on Video Games
• How to Help Kids Deal With Cyberbullying
• A Parent’s Guide to Dealing With Fortnite

From the differences in platforms to the ways kids engage with them, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to social media. It’s important for parents and caretakers to know the risks and how to help kids navigate them.

• When Are Kids Ready for Social Media?
• Social Media and Self-Doubt
• What Selfies Are Doing to Self-Esteem

Does screen time cause ADHD? No. But it can certainly disrupt kids’ — and yes, even adults’ — ability to focus. Meanwhile, someone with ADHD can seemingly hyperfocus on video games or social media but not schoolwork. It can be confusing, but there are a number of reasons why.

• How Phones Ruin Concentration
• Do Video Games Cause ADHD?

Technology and social media are sometimes linked to mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and even addictive behaviors. It’s important to know the signs, and how to manage them.

• Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
• Is Internet Addiction Real?
• Managing Social Media Stress With Mindfulness