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Media and Young Minds

COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA, Hill, David, Ameenuddin, Nusheen, Reid Chassiakos, Yolanda (Linda), Cross, Corinn, Hutchinson, Jeffrey, Levine, Alanna, Boyd, Rhea, Mendelson, Robert, Moreno, Megan, Swanson, Wendy Sue·2016·Pediatrics
DOI 10.1542/peds.2016-2591
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This Policy Statement was reaffirmed July 2022.: Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are now growing up in environments saturated with a variety of traditional and new technologies, which they are adopting at increasing rates. Although there has been much hope for the educational potential of interactive media for young children, accompanied by fears about their overuse during this crucial period of rapid brain development, research in this area still remains limited. This policy statement reviews the existing literature on television, videos, and mobile/interactive technologies; their potential for educational benefit; and related health concerns for young children (0 to 5 years of age). The statement also highlights areas in which pediatric providers can offer specific guidance to families in managing their young children’s media use, not only in terms of content or time limits, but also emphasizing the importance of parent–child shared media use and allowing the child time to take part in other developmentally healthy activities.

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Authors
COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA, Hill, D., Ameenuddin, N., Reid Chassiakos, Y. (., Cross, C., Hutchinson, J., Levine, A., Boyd, R., Mendelson, R., Moreno, M., & Swanson, W. S.
Venue
Pediatrics
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Published
2016-11-01
Volume
138
Issue
5
ISSN
  • 0031-4005 (ISSN-L)
  • 1098-4275
DOI
10.1542/peds.2016-2591
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1,372
References
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FWCI
434.99
Type
journal article
Language
en
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