Sextortion scams typically target teenagers, with devastating effects. Pretending to be around the victim's age and interested in a relationship, the online scammer sends an explicit photo and asks for one in return. If the victim sends one, the scammer then blackmails them. Here's what parents need to know.| HealthyChildren.org
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Parents have a key role to play in determining the nature of their children and teens' video game use, both in terms of monitoring content and the amount of time spent playing them. Get tips and learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
With more kids than ever using cell phones and other digital devices to text, post, and chat, cyberbullying is a growing concern. But there are things parents can do to keep online socializing healthy for their children.| HealthyChildren.org
Roughly 18% of 8- to 12-year-olds and 62% of 13- 18-year-olds reported using social media sites such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Discord and Reddit every day in 2021. Among adolescents and young adults, an 90% use one or more social media platforms. You may wonder how social media may impact your child's mental health. Research suggests it depends on how they use it. Read on to learn more.| HealthyChildren.org
In a new policy statement on the effects of digital advertising on children, the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights how in today’s digital landscape, marketing messages reach young people in less obvious but more direct ways.| HealthyChildren.org
One of the best ways to expose your child with good food choices is to encourage her to cook with you. Let her get involved in the entire process, from planning the menus to shopping for ingredients to the actual food preparation and its serving.| HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages you to help your children develop healthy media use habits early on. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
While it’s true that sleep needs vary from one person to another, there are some very reasonable, science-based guidelines to help you determine whether your child is getting the sleep he or she needs to grow, learn, and play. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
Use this Family Media Plan to create a personalized plan for how all kinds of media are used in your family. | HealthyChildren.org