Like many parents, I often worry about how much time my teen spends on screens. But I also hear lots of feedback at home about the amount of time I spend on screens. Not for CNN of course, but on all the cute dog, World Cup and Stanley Cup videos. Now my kid can quote new research about the effects of caregiver screen use on children to back up those complaints. Adolescents who perceive their caregivers as frequently distracted by phones and other devices feel less confident relying on these trusted adults for support and connection, according to a new study in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. The young people also were more likely to report feeling less secure in their relationships. âWe just canât go backâ: How one mom dramatically cut her familyâs technology use I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen to learn more about what the study found, especially if it means parentsâ phone use is harming their children. I also wanted to learn some practical steps families can take to stay connected to one another in an increasingly digital world. Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University. She previously served as Ba
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Like many parents, I often worry about how much time my teen spends on screens. But I also hear lots of feedback at home about the amount of time I spend on screens. Not for CNN of course, but on all the cute dog, World Cup and Stanley Cup…
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