Westchester, Explained 07: What Westchester Experts Say About Screen Time—and What Parents Can Do

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. In this special long-form series we take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we slow it down, dig in and bring in the people doing the work, and we explain not just what the County is doing, but why it matters.Because government should be clear. This is your County. And this is Westchester, Explained. In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that touches every family: screen time—and what it’s really doing to our kids. We’re joined by leaders from Westchester County’s Youth Bureau, Department of Community Mental Health and the Disconnect to Reconnect initiative to break down the research, the risks and what "screen time" moderation actually looks like in real life. From early childhood development to the pressures of social media, we explore how digital habits are shaping behavior, mental health and connection and why that matters to our Westchester residents, parents and teens.And with Screen-Free Week approaching, we’ll share simple, realistic ways families can unplug and reconnect with what matters most.---Do you have feedback or a suggestion for a future podcast topic? Please let us know by emailing [email protected] and include Podcast in the subject line.For the latest news & updates visit the Westchester County Newsroom or follow us on social:  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  X (Twitter)  |  LinkedIn  |  YouTube