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• Social Media’s Effects on Parents and Children’s Mental Health (6/2023) explains of the science of HOW screentime, especially social media, can impact the brain and body, specifically brain development, sleep cycles, digestion, and biochemical mood changes.

• Discussion: Surgeon General’s Warning about “Dangerous Levels of Parental Stress” (10/2024)

• Discuss the CDC’s Study on Teen Screen Time (10/2024)

• The Connection Between Trauma and Children’s Mental Health, featuring David Zidar, LISW-S

• Heartful Communication: Making Your Point without Pointing a Finger or Laying on Guilt

• “Parenting Digital Natives: Using Technology Safely, Amy Alamar, PhD, shares great tips on all these issues.

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• American Academy of Pediatrics recommended family media plan and the “5 C’s of Media Use.” Parents Toolshop® has been teaching these ideas for many years, so check out the article to see which resources (above) support each of the 5 C's.