How to Embrace Your Kid's Screen Time

New research shows it's up since the pandemic. Make the best of it. [Common Sense Logo]( Media use by tweens and teens has grown faster since the start of the pandemic than it did over the four years prior to the pandemic. [The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens]( Our [latest research report]( confirms it. But you probably already knew that from watching your kid's device use. Here are some other quick facts from our research: - More than 60% of tweens and teens watch online videos every day, and say they enjoy watching "a lot." And YouTube is the platform they can't live without. - The number of tweens using social media—before they're technically old enough to do so—is growing. Here's the thing: It's nearly impossible to keep kids from screens. So why not make the best of your family's media use? A healthy relationship with screens is possible, and it starts with balancing media use with other activities like sleep, connecting with loved ones, and exercising. We've got [four tips]( to help your family find a healthy media balance that supports your kid's well-being. Check them out! [Make the best of screen time]( You can find the [full research report here](. Our research and resources are possible thanks to our generous community of supporters. —The team at Common Sense [Get answers to FAQs]( [Privacy policy]( [Manage email preferences]( Common Sense Media 699 8th Street, Suite C150 San Francisco, California 94103 © 2022 Common Sense Media. All rights reserved. [Unsubscribe](