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

Family Media Tools Poster/Flyer

Videos

Make a Plan

Set Parental Controls

Talk Frequently

Watch Together

Be a Digital Role Model

Are They Ready? :30 PSA

What’s Our Plan? :30 PSA

Tip Sheets

Make a Plan

Set Parental Controls

Talk Frequently

Watch Together

Be a Digital Role Model

The 5C’s

Infants (0-18 months)

Toddlers & Preschoolers (2-4 years)

School-Age Children (5-10 years)

Young Teens (10-14)

Older Teens (15-17)

5Cs User Guides

Presentations

Pediatrician Focused

Parent Focused

HealthyChildren.org Articles for Parents

Make a Family Media Plan

Parents of Young Children: Why Your Screen Time Matters, Too

How to Build Healthy Digital Habits: 5 Tips for Families

Beyond Screen Time: Help Your Kids Build Healthy Media Use Habits

Screen Time & Temper Tantrums: Helpful Tips for Parents

AAP Policy

Media Use in School-Aged Children and Adolescents

Media and Young Minds

Children and Adolescents and Digital Media