How much #screentime is too much? Base it on your risk-tolerance. Science shows every hour of #screentime increases risk of addiction, depression and teen suicide; it damages brain function, creativity, reasoning, empathy, emotional development, motor skills and physical health.

As Maria Montessori said, "Play is the work of the child." So what happens when kids spend their time staring at a screen instead of doing the important work of play? Here are 10 things every parent should know about play: naeyc.org/our-work/famil… #screenstrong #screenaddiction

Parents! Before you post another pic of your child and hashtag it, watch this: actionnewsjax.com/news/investiga… #parenting #parentingtips #parentingadvice

"When teachers put devices in the hands of kids and expect them to be productive, they’re expecting too much. Teaching kids with technology is analogous to having an AA meeting in a bar." screenstrong.com/rethinking-sch…

How can parents help their kids safely navigate a digitally-saturated culture? #screenstrong #parentingtips screenstrong.com/can-families-b…

Considering gifting your child a smartphone for Christmas? Think again. Here's why (and here's a free book packed with over 200 gift ideas): screenstrong.com/why-smartphone… #screenstrong

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If I was Elon Musk, I'd pay 1 Million Moms $1,000 each if they'd just be willing to listen, really listen, to this Screen Strong podcast: screenstrongfamilies.buzzsprout.com/1460173/116649….

If you are looking for a book to give your pre-teen or teen, about the effects of a phone-based childhood, I recommend this book, from Screen Strong. Ideal for middle schools too. If you're going to be having conversations about phones, this will help: screenstrong.org/student-course/

Kids' Brains & Screens Curriculum. kidsbrainsandscreens.com Can be done at home, in a group, or in the classroom.

A smartphone-free childhood is possible. Register for our upcoming Webinar that features ScreenStrong teens sharing. eventbrite.com/e/screenstrong…

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