What are the risks of regularly handing an upset child a screen to soothe them? How can we help younger kids handle their big emotions related to screen time rules? How can you get evidence-based answers to any screen time question, straight from the AAP?

Dr. Ruston speaks with pediatricians and researchers Dr. Megan Moreno and Dr. Jenny Radesky, who helped launch and now oversee the American Academy of Pediatrics' Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.

Dr. Moreno is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and co-medical director of the center. Dr. Radesky is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School and director of the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.

Together, they share their research and insights on children, screens, and how families can get trusted guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

Featured Experts

Megan Moreno, MD

Jenny Radesky, MD

 

Resources

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Center of Excellence  on Social Media and Youth Mental Health

The AAP's Family Media Plan Tool

 

‍Additional Resources

Screenagers Website

Bring Screenagers to Your Community

 

Time Code

00:00 Meet the Experts

00:28 Megan's Early Social Media Cases

01:36 Jenny's Relational Health Lens

02:33 Screens as Regulation Research

04:50 Calm Without the iPad

08:14 AAP Family Media Plan

10:48 Problem Solving With Fast Tech

13:24 Key Rules for Teens

16:19 Content Choices for Little Kids