Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Cori Cross, MD, to discuss how families can start to bring back screen time and media use back to pre-lockdown levels.
When the country started shutting down, many were optimistic and thought that people would only have so stay home for a few weeks. During these early days many parents relaxed the screen time and media use rules. However, many children are still at home and remain under those relaxed rules.
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July 16th 2024Donna Hallas. PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, underscores the critical need for proper vaccination and effective communication between parents and schools to ensure sick children stay home, while addressing logistical challenges faced by parents.