Read articles developed by the Council on Communications and Media for pediatricians to help inform families and caregivers on the impact that the media can have on children.
- Young Children's Use of Smartphones and Tablets
- AAP offers guidance to combat digital advertising to children
- Policy addresses how to help parents manage young children's media use
- Media use for 5- to 18-year-olds should reflect personalization balance
- Technical report on youths' digital media use answers 25 clinical questions
- Parent Plus: Family Media Plan helps parents set boundaries for kids
AAP News: Mastering the Media Columns
The Mastering the Media column in AAP News offers tips to pediatricians about the impact that media has on children, and also how to communicate via traditional and social media channels. It’s written by members of the Council on Communications and Media.
This is a selection of some of the most important Mastering the Media columns on media and its impact on children:
- How and why you need to learn about youths’ social media
- What pediatricians, parents can do to mitigate harm from negative media messages
- News stories on suicide, fictional content may increase risk for contagion
- Judicious use of media can help children navigate difficult times
- Beyond screen time: Encourage families to think critically about media
- How to advise parents when kids can’t put video game controller down
Last Updated
03/02/2021
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics