An increasing number of medical researchers, educators and tech professionals are issuing warnings about the amount of time children and teens spend on smartphones, tablets and computers.
Evidence points to a link between excessive use of such devices and disrupted sleep, depression, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and low self-esteem among children and teens. Are some kids addicted to their smartphones?
Joining us to discuss managing screen time for kids are, from the University of Cincinnati Arlitt Child & Family Research & Education Center, Director of Children's Programs, Mary Elizabeth Wright and Early Childhood Teacher Education Specialist, Jennifer Horwitz; Executive Director of Camp Ernst, Elizabeth (Eli) Cochran; and Michael Mercier, president of Screen Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to mitigating the negative consequences of screen addiction through research and education.