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Ask the Mediatrician episodes
- Body Image
What does the research say about the connection between social media use and the way adolescent girls perceive themselves?
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16 min - Sleep
The Mediatrician's first question for a mom concerned about her daughter falling asleep in class: where is her cell phone at night?
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9 min - First Person Shooter
I'm 14, and all of my friends are criticizing me for not wanting to play FPS games. Aren't there negative effects?
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12 min - Brexting
Is texting while breastfeeding my baby affecting his ability to bond with me?
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11 min - Special Needs
We are having a number of internet and social media issues at my school, where all of our students have emotional/behavioral special needs. We're struggling to find a balance between their desires to connect and be curious and their vulnerabilities.
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13 min - Scary News
I explained a news story to my 6-year-old daughter, and now she's walking around in fear. How can I convince her that she's safe?
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12 min - Bondage Videos
My 10-year-old daughter confessed to regularly watching female bondage videos for at least the past year. Are other parents experiencing this?
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13 min - Black Women
Do the negative portrayals of black women in media affect how teens view black females in real life?
The Mediatrician and Kristelle Lavallee help a college student wondering about how negative portrayals of Black women affect how teens view Black girls and women.
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7 min - Advertising
How do we explain advertising to young kids?
The Mediatrician and Kristelle Lavallee help a father explain advertising (and why drinking soda may not make you an Olympic athlete) to his young son.
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11 min - Screen Time Limits
Is a 2-hour limit on screen time realistic?
The Mediatrician and Kristelle Lavallee help a mother of three children realistically balance their family's screen time.
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critically-thinking kids when this is what we face? How do parents successfully manage the influence of media in their children's lives? The Mediatrician is here to help! Pediatrician, father, and filmmaker, Dr. Michael Rich, and his colleague, child development expert, Kristelle Lavallee, address these issues and YOUR questions to help educate your family and families everywhere about media's powerful influence on the physical, mental, and emotional health of children. Listen in and join the conversation! No question is too complicated to unravel and rewire. No caregiver is alone in their questions. Get expert advice, recommendations for practical tools and help navigating our media-dominated culture. Subscribe to the Ask the Mediatrician podcast today!