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
