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A survey from The Kids Mental Health Foundation identifies parents’ greatest fears for their children around screen time, and what the experts say adults can do about it.
- Expert Advice: Featuring tips and tools for adults from Dr. Ariana Hoet, executive clinical director of The Kids Mental Health Foundation and a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
- Practical Tips: Delivers actionable strategies for setting screen boundaries, promoting healthier tech habits, and encouraging in-person socialization.
- Have conversations about what they’re doing online. Watch with them.
- Explain how and why you monitor their devices. Your job is to keep them safe.
- Set Limits.
- Use Parental Control Apps.
- Encourage Offline Activities.
- Meet a Family: Spotlights Xia Chekwa, a mom of three, and her family’s journey as they navigate screen time challenges.
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- Additional Resources for Parents: Articles and downloadable resources about technology and social media are available at The Kids Mental Health Foundation website.
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