Their Own Devices
In this episode of Like a Sponge, we talk to experts about what screens are doing to our kids鈥� brains — and what kind of role models we are.
Resources
is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. Check out their library of age-based and educational for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music.
is a survey of parents’ screen use. The results may surprise you.
Child psychologist Yalda T. Uhls is the author of .
The study by Stephanie Ruest, MD and Max Rubinstein, MD reveals a direct link between the number of hours spent using digital media and measures of childhood flourishing.
is the screen time-tracking app Carol Lloyd mentions in this episode. Moment logs your phone and tablet use, including which apps you use the most and how many times you pick up the device. It also has several features to help you and your family reduce the time you spend on phones, if that鈥檚 your goal.
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This episode of Like a Sponge was produced by Carol Lloyd, Will Rogers, and Charity Ferreira for 樱桃视频, thanks to the support of the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Special thanks to our managing editor, Jessica Kelmon; Yalda T. Uhls; Stephanie Ruest; Michael Robb; Tara Lencl; and everyone who talked with us about their relationship to technology.
The music in this episode is by , , , , , , , and .
