#899 Social Media, Sleep Patterns, Toddlers & Tech

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families · Nov 29, 2023 · 16m · transcript

Problematic screen-use spans from toddlers through to teenagers (especially when love is in the air!) and can affect mental health, sleep, wellbeing and behaviour. There are some simple steps parents can take to ensure your child lives a healthy, balanced life - without having to confiscate the screen!

Topics from 'The Doctor's Desk':

The effects of screens on teenagers

Teens as consumers of content

Mental health and mental illness are two different things - see "dual continuum of mental wellbeing" diagram

Boredom

The importance of strong parent-child relationship

Toddlers and screens

Screen…