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Common QuestionsDoes screen media exposure cause obesity in children?
Is increased screen time linked to youth obesity? Does time spent watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling social media impact body weight?
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Common QuestionsHow does technology affect kids’ social development?
How do technology-mediated experiences impact social development across childhood? What role do devices and digital media play in social interactions and the development of critical social skills?
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Common QuestionsIs my child addicted to screens?
How do you know if a child is addicted to digital devices? What should you do if you think there might be a problem?
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Common QuestionsHow much screen time is too much?
How much screen time is okay, and how much is too much? How does this change depending on the age of the child or other factors?
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Ask the Experts—WebinarsReady, Set, Smartphone: A Guide for Families
How should families determine whether a child is “ready” for a smartphone?
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Parenting Tip SheetsProtecting Children In the New World of Online Advertising
Tips to help families understand the scope and impacts of the new world of online marketing to kids
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Ask the Experts—WebinarsOn Boredom: Screen Time, Free Time, and Child Development
What *is* boredom exactly and what role does it play in cognition and development?
