Medical Xpress January 6, 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health has introduced a Glossary of Digital Media Platforms that provides detailed information (including control settings) about social media, video sharing and gaming apps that might be available on a child’s new device.
“Parents often express uncertainty about where to begin when introducing a new device into the home,” said Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, co-medical director of the center. “This guide is here to help. It offers simple tips for setting up, managing, and keeping tech safe, while ensuring it remains fun and balanced.”
Here are some simple tips to help you manage new devices in the home:
Set up device control settings
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