Episode 6 of KidzDocTalk is all about managing kids’ screen time! Dr. Jennie and special guest Dr. Dubrovskiy discuss appropriate ages to introduce digital learning to children, when to supervise, what are suitable programs & digital activities according to age. Learn about the impacts of screen time and how to be a Digital Media Mentor to your children.
Smartphones and digital devices are everywhere. Dr. Jennie and Dr. Dubrovskiy deep-dive into the amount of time spent and what kind of activity (educational, gaming, entertainment) children spend looking at digital screens whether it be the TV, smart phone, tablet or video gaming systems and how this screen time has increased during the pandemic. Discussion includes both addictive behavior patterns with portable digital devices as well as the positive attributes of digital media and the internet during the pandemic for social engagement as well as exploring new hobbies and skills that continue to grow for future digital capabilities.
The doctors confer about children’s methods of learning and their ability to absorb information through digital screens. We learn how children’s skills are inhibited by screen time and how to keep screen time educational. Tune in for suggestions on limiting screen time as a family and the educational and health impacts screen time has on kids’ sleep quality, social and behavioral skills and even the increase in childhood obesity.
Dr. Ritchelle Dubrovskiy attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University and completed her residency at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Pediatrics as the Chief Resident.
Dr. Dubrovskiy is currently the Assistant Lead at Pediatric Associates’ Plantation Office. Her interests are in preventive care and child development. In her free time, Dr. Dubrovskiy enjoys spending time with husband and her three energetic kids, travelling (pre-COVID), and being a full time soccer mom.
Managing Screen Time Sources Mentioned in this Episode:
-Common Sense Media
-HealthyChildren.org
-Free Documentary: Childhood 2.0
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