Social Media, Apps and Digital Devices (Audio)

Gwenn O'Keeffe, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician and the founder of PediatricsNow.com. She is the author of the book CyberSafe: Protecting and Empowering Kids in the Digital World of Texting, Gaming and Social Media.

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What role does social media play in the lives of adolescents?
Does social media affect their relationships with friends?
What can parents do to keep their kids safe online and teach them to be responsible digital citizens?
What is a good rule of thumb for how much time kids should spend online?
What advice do you give parents who are considering buying a cellphone or smartphone for their teenager?
How can parents monitor their children’s media use, whether that’s on a smartphone, tablet or computer?
How should parents navigate all the choices for apps?
Is it OK to use a tablet computer to entertain your kids on a trip?
Do you have any final advice for parents?

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Last Updated: 5/11/2013

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