Just as you’d have “the sex talk,” you should also should begin the difficult conversation about sexting before a problem develops.| HealthyChildren.org
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
Deciding when to give your child their first phone can be tough for parents. Smartphones, in particular, offer a portal to the internet, apps and social media. You may not feel your child is ready for that much access to the digital world. Yet, you may want to get your child a phone for the basics: having a way to contact you when they’re traveling between school, after-school activities or different households. Here are tips to help you know if your child is ready.| HealthyChildren.org
In the case of children's exposure to violent media, the science clearly confirms what we already suspect: what children watch and play changes how they behave. Anything parents can do to reduce aggressive behavior is well worth the effort. Find more information and tips here.| 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
Obesity is a disease that can be treated, much like asthma and other chronic conditions.Childhood obesity often lasts into adulthood if it is not treated. It can result in other diseases such as type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and orthopedic (bone & joint) problems, to name a few. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
media~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains how your family can make a media use plan.| HealthyChildren.org