Screen Time, Kids’ Mental Health, and What Parents Can Do
Amir Miodovnik Amir Miodovnik

Screen Time, Kids’ Mental Health, and What Parents Can Do

Many parents worry about the long-term effects of screen time on their children's mental health. As a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in the DMV area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia), I regularly hear from parents who want clear, evidence-based guidance on how screens affect children, especially kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Can Digital Therapies Help Children with ADHD? What Parents Should Know
Amir Miodovnik Amir Miodovnik

Can Digital Therapies Help Children with ADHD? What Parents Should Know

Parents ask me all the time whether there’s any app or game out there that actually helps their child focus better, or if it’s just more screen time in disguise. With so many programs claiming to boost attention, it’s hard to sort out what’s useful from what’s just marketing.

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