Welcome to the 5 Cs of Media Use Resource Hub
Our 5 Cs handouts provide a wealth of information for families and providers, but sometimes that can make it overwhelming to know where to begin! This page provides additional resources that break down the 5 Cs into smaller pieces to help families take manageable steps to improve their relationships with digital media. Below, you will find:
- Downloadable supplemental posters,
- A form to request pre-printed glossy posters, and
- Curated video clips designed for different age groups.
5 Cs Supplemental Posters for Download
5 Cs Poster: General 5 Cs Overview
Download a PDF version of our General 5 Cs Overview poster (size: 16 x 20). Select whether you'd like a poster for younger or older children.
5 Cs Poster: Content
Download a PDF version of our Content poster (size: 16 x 20).
5 Cs Poster: Crowding Out
Download a PDF version of our Crowding Out poster (size: 16 x 20).
Order Printed Copies of the 5 Cs Supplemental Posters
If you would like to order a larger, glossy printed copy of the 5 Cs supplemental posters, please complete the form below. Shipping fees will apply.
5 Cs Video Library
Hear from our co-Medical Directors, Drs Jenny Radesky and Megan Moreno, as they break down the concepts of the 5 Cs for discussions about media use with families of younger children and tweens and teens.
5 Cs Videos: Young Children
5 Cs: Child
Some kids naturally have big emotions. In this video, Dr. Radesky shares some simple strategies, like timers and fun transitions, that can help ease screen-time tantrums and support emotional growth.
5 Cs: Calm
Dr. Radesky offers alternatives to using screens as a quick fix for big emotions and provides calming techniques like naming feelings, engaging the senses, and practicing parent self-care.
5 Cs: Content
Dr. Radesky recommends choosing quality media by trusting nonprofit sources, watching with your child, and avoiding content with ads or product tie-ins.
5 Cs: Crowding Out
Is screen time edging out family connection? Explore how to bring meaningful moments back into daily routines.
5 Cs: Communication
Dr. Radesky emphasizes the importance of talking with children about media use to build healthy tech habits and make screen time a shared experience.
5 Cs Videos: Tweens and Teens
5 Cs: Child
Dr. Moreno encourages parents to stay engaged with their teens' media use by asking open, curious questions about the platforms and content they enjoy.
5 Cs: Calm
Teens need a variety of tools to manage stress. Learn from Dr. Moreno how to help them build a calming toolbox that includes more than just screen time.
5 Cs: Content
Dr. Moreno suggests talking with teens about what they watch and enjoy to better understand and support their media choices.
5 Cs: Crowding Out
Media use can interfere with healthy sleep routines, and in this video, Dr. Moreno shares ways parents can support calming habits and set helpful device boundaries at bedtime.
5 Cs: Communication
Dr. Moreno explains how open-ended questions can help parents connect with teens and understand their media experiences more deeply.
Funding for the Center of Excellence was made possible by Grant No. SM087180 from SAMHSA of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the US Government.
Last Updated
06/25/2025
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics