In today’s world, it has never been easier to be entertained, connected and informed. With smartphones, tablets, video games and increased technology in our homes, children are getting more screen time at an earlier age and for longer than previous generations.
We know social media and screen time can impact our children’s metal health and safety, both positively and negatively. Join Dr. Bradley L. Schlaggar, Kennedy Krieger’s president and CEO, and a panel of experts as they discuss the impact of screen time and social media on a child’s developing brain.
Panelists:
- Matthew Edelstein, PsyD, BCBA-D, licensed psychologist and behavior analyst
- Joseph F. McGuire, PhD, MA, licensed clinical psychologist and researcher
- Bushra Rizwan, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist
Resources:
- Create a Family Media Plan
- American Academy of Pediatrics Screen time Guidelines
- How Much Screen Time is OK for my Kids?
- Where We Stand: Screen Time
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Screen Media Resource Center
- Children and Screens
