Not All Screen Time Is Bad for Kids, but Know the Consequences

Potential parent concerns, such as screen addictiveness, sleep deprivation, exacerbation of eating disorders, and harm to mental health, are addressed in the report. An accompanying handout summarizes the major findings and parent tips. “Have those at the ready,” recommends David Anderson, senior director of national programs and outreach at the Child Mind Institute. “If at the end of a visit when you only have 15 minutes, the high-level summaries could work as talking points and to give as handouts.”