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Q&A: My 10-year-old wants a YouTube channel
My 10-year-old wants to create his own YouTube channel, and I’m torn!
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
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Q&A: Is TV better than an iPad for my kid?
Is there a difference between kids using an iPad versus watching TV? I have this suspicion that watching on a TV is “better” somehow…but maybe that’s…
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
Q&A: Should I get my child a smartwatch?
My kids are in elementary school, and a lot of their friends are starting to get smartwatches. This is not something that was ever on my radar, but I…
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
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Q&A: What rules should I have for my kid's first smartphone?
I’m about to get my 13-year-old her first smartphone, and I’m super overwhelmed. What rules should I put in place? I’m worried about all the usual…
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
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Q&A: Is it bad to let my baby watch TV?
How bad is it for my baby (4 months) to see the TV sometimes? I saw this reel on Instagram about putting a sheet over the front of the baby’s play gym…
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Q&A: When your kid says "I hate you!"
My four-year-old seems to be going through a big “I hate you” phase. It’s usually when he’s frustrated by something I won’t let him do, or when he’s mad…
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
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Q&A: Is educational TV actually "educational"?
What’s the deal with “educational” shows? So many shows claim to be educational - and it definitely seems like a good thing when I overhear my kid…
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
Q&A: Setting new screen time rules
(Without inciting revolt)
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
Q&A: How do I take away the pacifier?
And what's the deal with the "Paci Fairy"?
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
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Q&A: Do screen time limits work?
Do setting those time limits on social media apps actually work?
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
Q&A: Fast-paced TV shows
How worried should I be about “fast-paced” TV shows and videos? Are slower-paced or “low-stimulating” shows actually better for kids?
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
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Q&A: When should I worry about my child's mental health?
How can I tell the difference between normal behavior and something more serious? Are there signs of mental health problems in kids that I should be on…
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
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