Microdose: AAP Screen Time Guidelines Explained

About this episode

This episode explains the updated screen time guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, focusing on a broader digital ecosystem.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidance, shifting the focus from hours to a broader “digital ecosystem” that includes the child, caregiver, content, and larger systems. In this episode, we break down the new framework, including the 5 Cs and practical tools parents can use to support healthy media use at home.

Topics covered

• screen time
• digital ecosystem
• media use
• parenting
• child development

Keywords

• screen time guidelines
• digital ecosystem
• 5 Cs
• healthy media use
• parenting tools

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics

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