Early Childhood and Media: Guiding Healthy Screen Habits

Columbia University Department of Pediatrics experts, alongside experts from the Department of Psychiatry and the American Academy of Pediatrics Center for Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, discuss the latest insights on the impact of media and screen time on kids’ development and mental health. During this discussion, panelists covered: -The latest recommendations, including the new 7 C model from the American Academy of Pediatrics. -The effects of screen use on young minds, including the latest data on its impact on development and mental health. -Tips on counseling in the busy pediatric office. -How to choose high-quality content and strike a balance at home. Featured Panelists: -Dr. Jenny Radesky, Developmental Pediatrician, AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. -Dr. Marguerite Costich, Primary Care Pediatrician, Columbia University Irving Medical Center. -Dr. Zachary Blumkin, Clinical Psychologist, Columbia University Irving Medical Center. -Hosted by: Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at CUIMC and Health Journalist. This webinar is intended only to provide general information. Specific patient or clinical scenarios should be handled by patients’ practitioners based on their professional judgment, the needs of each patient and his/her unique circumstances, resources available where the patient is located, and other factors.