Tips for Promoting Safe Video Game and Digital Media Use Habits - Blum Center Program

Discover effective strategies for promoting safe video game and digital media habits in children during this informative one-hour presentation. Explore the impact of digital media on children's lives, addressing common parental concerns about violent or suggestive content. Learn why research has not conclusively linked such content to negative effects, and instead focus on the circumstances of digital media access that influence overall child wellbeing. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Atilla Ceranoglu as he shares practical tips for helping children develop healthy digital media habits while enjoying video games, social media, and internet use. Delve into topics such as anxiety, depression, sleep patterns, setting limits, monitoring usage, and understanding personality traits associated with media use. Access current data, research findings, and helpful resources to support your efforts in guiding children towards responsible digital media consumption.

Introduction
Guest Speaker
Anxiety and Depression
Video Games
Sleep
Ill catch up on weekends
Setting limits and expectations
How long is enough
Monitoring
A Warning
Questions
Research
Start Early
Current Data
Personality Traits
Factors Associated with Media Use Habits
Final Thoughts
Resources
Outro