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How do parents embrace technology for kids, but prevent it from ruling the household?

With schools closed and remote learning the norm, how many hours of digital technology are acceptable for kids, and how much is too much? Can parents control when kids use technology for learning and creating versus passive entertainment — especially when they are working from home themselves? Are there any behaviors to watch out for? During this time of crisis, is screen time even something we should worry about?


Yalda Uhls

Yalda Uhls, author of Media Moms and Digital Dads and adjunct professor of psychology, and Alison Hewitt discuss new challenges facing parents and kids during COVID-19 safer at home guidelines, and research-based solutions on how to embrace technology without having it run your family’s life.

Recording

Tuesday, May 5, 2020


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