Screen Time & Technology

Family Resource Center Topics

Setting limits with technology helps kids learn to use screens in a healthy way.

Too much time online (especially using social media) can impact kids’ self-esteem and make them feel sad and anxious.

The best way to encourage healthy screen use is for parents to model it themselves.

Media and Technology Basics

Limiting screen time and focusing on real-life interactions are important for young children’s development.

Setting limits on screens is particularly important for teens, who are especially vulnerable to mental health challenges related to online life.

Screen time and social media are sometimes connected to mental health issues like depression, anxiety and ADHD.

Try our symptom checker.

How to get the right support for your child.