Social Media and Youth Mental Health Resources for Parents/Caregivers

Question: We are traveling internationally in a few weeks. Up to this point, we have not allowed virtually any screen time. Is it a bad idea to introduce screen time as a busy time activity for an 8-hour plane ride?

Answer: It can be difficult to figure out how to handle long periods of time spent in cars, planes, or trains with your family, especially for parents of a toddler. There’s no research suggesting that using media to occupy children on long car, bus, train or plane rides causes any harm. Read the rest of this answer here.

Question: How do I help my young child handle big emotions without tantrums or aggression?

Answer: Big feelings are a natural part of toddlerhood and managing them is a skill that your child can work on with you, so it’s wonderful that you’re already looking for ways to help. Read the rest of this answer here. 

Question: I am looking to implement policies in my daughter's school district to limit cell phone use in school in an effort to promote "good" mental health. Also, would like to implement educational programs for parents and kids alike. Is there a template I can utilize, rather than reinventing the wheel? 

Answer: Cell phone policies for school are an increasingly important topic, but unfortunately there is no single, universal solution. The majority of teens report using phones in school for non-educational purposes like texting. Read the rest of this answer here.