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Raising Kids in a Screen-Filled World with Alyssa Cohen, MD, MSc

Raising Kids in a Screen-Filled World with Alyssa Cohen, MD, MSc

Update: 2025-03-06
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This episode is for families who want to foster healthy relationships with digital devices. Dr. Alyssa Cohen, a pediatrician and health services researcher at Lurie Children's, explains the positive and negative impact media may have on child development, offering practical strategies for balancing screen use in the daily lives of families. Dr. Cohen also explains why not all screen time is created equal and offers practical tips for setting boundaries and building healthy habits.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago