Beyond ‘Turn It Off’: How to Advise Families on Media Use

Digital Citizenship“Today, more than 30% of U.S. children first play with a mobile device when they still are in diapers, according to Common Sense Media. Furthermore, almost 75% of 13- to 17-year-olds have smartphones, and 24% admit using their phones almost constantly, according to the Pew Research Center.”

With the goal of providing thoughtful, practical advice to parents based on the evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) convened the invitation-only Growing Up Digital: Media Research Symposium this past May. Read in AAP News about 12 key messages that emerged for parents »