Healthy Digital Habits
There are risks and benefits that come with media use, and the key is to develop habits that strike a balance. Use the resources in this toolkit to help parents create healthy digital habits for the whole family.
The AAP gratefully acknowledges AT&T for their support in the promotion of these digital tools.
Digital Tools
Family Media Plan
Phone Ready Questionnaire
Printable Poster
Family Media Tools Poster
HealthyChildren.org Articles for Parents
Beyond Screen Time: Help Your Kids Build Healthy Media Use Habits
Constantly Connected: How Media Use Can Affect Your Child
Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?
Social Media & Your Child’s Mental Health: What the Research Says
Dangerous Internet Challenges – Understanding Their Appeal to Kids
AAP Policy
Media Use in School-Aged Children and Adolescents
Media and Young Minds
