Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.
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A new study spoke to first-time parents about ‘screen rules’ and how they apply in the chaos of family life.
1975 was a big year, with the end of the Vietnam war and the dramatic dismissal of Gough Whitlam. And finally, Australians could watch it in colour.
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can guide us in setting better boundaries.
New research finds excessive screen time is associated with childhood obesity. But by limiting a toddler’s time in front of the TV or on other screens, parents can help reduce the risks.
Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.
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Professor of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Senior Research Fellow in Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Physical activity researcher, Deakin University | Lecturer in science communication, The University of Melbourne
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Professor and Laboratory Head of Physical Activity, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Associate Professor in Cinema Studies, RMIT University
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Associate Professor, Department of Counselling, Recreation, and School Psychology and the FIU Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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Doctoral Student of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Florida International University
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Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, Florida International University
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