In this digital age, many parents struggle with how to manage their child's time online using social media, gaming or watching videos. In this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Arnold talks with special guest Dr. Michel Rich, Director of the Digital Wellness Lab and the Clinic for the Interactive Media and Internet Disorders at Boston Children's Hospital. Together they offer practical advice and answers to questions like:
- Is there a specific age that is best for a parent to give their child a phone or social media?
- How can parents set boundaries when it comes to screen time?
- When should parents use parental controls?
- How much time is too much for your child to be spending online?
- How do parents keep their kids from getting involved in the dangerous viral challenges on social media?
Overall, parents need to know that they already have the parenting skills they need. They just have to step into the digital space where their children spend so much time with confidence and competence.
