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Screen Time and Social Media

Social media and friendship: Navigating peer relationships during COVID-19

October 12, 2021

girl frowns as she looks at social media on her tablet

A CHOC psychologist explains how social media is changing peer relationships and offers best practices for safety and real connection.

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Monitoring your child’s news and social media intake during COVID-19

July 15, 2020

Pediatric mental health experts offer tips for parents on how to monitor and when to limit news and social media intake during COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Mental Health Screen Time and Social Media Dr. Christopher Min

How Much Screen Time is Too Much?

December 7, 2016

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines on how much screen time is appropriate for children.

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Teens and Social Media Safety: Tips for Parents

April 14, 2014

With new online messaging apps seemingly popping up daily, parents more than ever need to be mindful of their children’s technology use.

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Tips For Teens to Avoid Distracted Driving

April 5, 2013

Here are some tips from the Office of Transportation Safety to help motorists of all ages prevent distracted driving.

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Talk With Your Kids About Inappropriate Cell Phone and Internet Use

December 20, 2011

An increasing number of adolescents participate in “sexting.” In this article, experts offer advice for parents.

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