What we know about how screens impact on kids

Researcher and pediatrician Dr. Jason Nagata shares what he’s learned about screen time and its impact on the long term health of young people. His evidence-based research has led to important findings on how screen time can impact a child’s sleep, eating habits, and body image. Dr. Nagata also explains what a family media plan is and why he feels creating one is something parents should consider. Resources: Family Media Plan from American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx