Q: My husband and I want to model good media habits, but we have trouble disconnecting because we are self-employed and use social media for our work. Do you have any practical tips for how to step back from technology in this situation?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®
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Are kids benefiting from all these electronics?
I keep hearing how younger and younger children are being exposed to electronics, which must certainly affect their lives. But are the effects positive or negative?
How long should my 3-year-old play with iPhone apps?
Q: My 3 year old son can spend hours playing with the PBS kids iPhone app but how long should he spend using it?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®
How can kids respond to email chain letters?
How an empowered mom helped her tween daughter deal with upsetting email chain letters.
Should I take my kids to see Alice in Wonderland?
Q: Is the new Alice in Wonderland movie too scary for kids?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®
How can I talk to my pediatricians about the TV screens in their waiting room?
Q: My pediatrician’s office plays Disney movies in their waiting room and my child was scared by one of the movies he saw. How can I talk to the doctors about monitoring what they show on their TV screens?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
How are toys marketed differently to boys and girls?
Q: Can you tell me more about how toys get marketed differently to boys and to girls?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician ®
