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Healthy Digital Habits
There are risks and benefits that come with media use, and the key is to develop habits that strike a balance. Use the resources in this toolkit to help parents create healthy digital habits for the whole family.
The AAP gratefully acknowledges AT&T for their support in the promotion of these digital tools.
Digital Tools
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Family Media Plan
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Phone Ready Questionnaire
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Family Media Tools Poster
Videos
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Make a Plan
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Set Parental Controls
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Talk Frequently
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Watch Together
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Be a Digital Role Model
Tip Sheets
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Make a Plan
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Set Parental Controls
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Talk Frequently
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Watch Together
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Be a Digital Role Model
The 5C’s
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Infants (0-18 months)
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Toddlers & Preschoolers (2-4 years)
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School-Age Children (5-10 years)
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Young Teens (10-14)
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Older Teens (15-17)
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5Cs User Guides
Presentations
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Pediatrician Focused
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Parent Focused
HealthyChildren.org Articles for Parents
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Make a Family Media Plan
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Parents of Young Children: Why Your Screen Time Matters, Too
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How to Build Healthy Digital Habits: 5 Tips for Families
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Beyond Screen Time: Help Your Kids Build Healthy Media Use Habits
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Screen Time & Temper Tantrums: Helpful Tips for Parents
AAP Policy
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Media Use in School-Aged Children and Adolescents
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Media and Young Minds
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