Focus on the 5 C's of Media Use Guidance & Healthy Mental Development

Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( New Guidance For Screen Time & Healthy Mental Development May 2024 | Issue 245 [Parents watching TV with children.]( [Kids & Screens: How to Use the 5 C's of Media Use Guidance]( Parenting around media can be hard. To help, pediatricians have created the “5 C's”—easy-to-remember, age-based questions to help you guide your child toward healthy digital habits. The new guidance is based on research and what we know supports family relationships, social-emotional development and mental health. In this article, learn how to put the 5 C's into action for your [infant]( [toddler or preschooler]( [school-age child]( [young teen]( or [older teen](. [Go to page.]( Also see: - [Screen Time & Temper Tantrums: Tips for Parents]( - [Parents of Young Children: Why Your Screen Time Matters, Too]( - [Do Your Kids Need Parental Controls for Media Use?]( [co-viewing-family-game-night_2737673.gif]( [How to Support Healthy Mental Development]( Parents and caregivers have powerful tools to help their kids thrive, no matter what life throws their way. Here are 4 key building blocks of healthy mental and emotional development in children, plus tips to reinforce them in your family's day-to-day routines. [Read article.]( Also on HealthyChildren.org: [Family Meals: 5 Reasons to Carve Out Time to Eat Together & Ways to Make it Easier]( [Suicide Risks and Prevention: An Interactive Quiz & Resources for Families]( [How Taking Care of Yourself Helps You Be a Better Parent]( [The Benefits of Baby Massage & 6 Techniques to Try]( [immunization_course_ad_2820755.gif]( Thank You to Our Sponsors: [211125_SANOFI_LOGO_RGB_200_2137356.png]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [Regeneron logo]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park Blvd. | Itasca, IL 60143, USA [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143