Children, Teens & Technology: Research & Resources for Parents

In light of the recent lawsuit against Meta and YouTube/Google, I want to share an overview of some of the research into the impacts of screen media on the development and mental health of children and teens. But more, I want to provide support and resources for parents.In this episode, I discuss:* The recent and expected deluge of lawsuits against social media platforms* Research into:* Infants and toddlers and screen time* Online learning in schools* Amount of time online in teens pre and post COVID* Chatbots and generative AI* Children’s exposure to pornography* EMF, which has a greater impact on children than adults* Support and resources for parents (see below)* The importance of aligning with children and teens around shared goalsReferenced Resources* Boston Children’s Digital Wellness Lab* The 5 M’s of Digital Wellness* Family Digital Wellness GuideAssessing and Lowering EMF ExposureEMF and the BrainAs always, I welcome your thoughts and questions. I learn a lot from your comments.Until next time,CourtneyTo learn more about my discovery calls, non-patient consultations, treatment or to inquire about mentoring, please visit my website at:CourtneySnyderMD.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe