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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!

This episode written by Drs. Lena van der List and Dean Blumberg. It originally posted on 1/17/25.

Additional resources:
Social Media and Your Child's Mental Health: https://www.healthychildren.org/Engli...
Sexting: How to Talk to Your Kids About the Risks: https://www.healthychildren.org/Engli...
Wait Until 8th - Smartphone Alternatives: https://www.waituntil8th.org/devices
Updated Screen Time Recommendations for 0-5 Years:    • Tech Tots -  An Update on Screen Time Reco...  

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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Screen time for kids 6-11 years old
3:39 What is the best age for a child to get a cell phone?
5:22 Smartphone alternatives
6:40 When is your kid ready for a smartphone?
8:19 Reasons to delay smartphone/social media use
9:08 Teen sexting and sextortion
10:34 Social media and teen mental health
13:27 Setting rules for social media
16:25 Summary of risks and recommendations
19:25 Conclusion

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