Screens are everywhere, but how much screen time is actually too much for kids?

In this episode of For Kids' Sake, Cook Children's psychiatrist Austin Greenhaw, M.D., helps parents navigate one of the biggest challenges of modern parenting: raising healthy kids in a digital world. From “educational” digital content and smartphones to tablets and video games, he breaks down what families should really be paying attention to and why the total number of hours on a screen isn't always the most important factor.

You'll learn:

• Why focusing only on screen time limits can miss the bigger picture
• Signs your child may need a break from screens
• How excessive device use can affect mood, sleep, attention and family relationships
• Why "educational" content doesn't automatically get a free pass
• The best screen time rule every family should have
• How to use parental controls and screen time settings effectively
• When children are truly ready for a smartphone
• Practical ways to create healthier digital habits at home

Plus, Dr. Greenhaw shares advice on digital media literacy, managing parent anxiety around technology, and helping kids develop a healthy relationship with screens that can last a lifetime. Whether you're parenting a toddler, tween or teen, this episode offers research-backed guidance and actionable tips you can start using today.