Season 14 • Episode 1125

Raising Kids in the Digital World

Episode Description

About this episode:

Talking about tech and social media with kids can be stressful, but according to a new resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics, intentional conversations about social media use rooted in shared values can help families connect over healthy habits. In this episode: Dr. Megan Moreno, co-author of "Connecting: Raising Kids in the Digital World," addresses common concerns about technology use and youth mental health, the benefits of digital connection, and how to set boundaries with devices.

Guest:

Dr. Megan Moreno, MSEd, MPH, is a pediatrician and professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She also serves as the co-medical director of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence: Creating a Healthy Digital Ecosystem for Children and Youth.

Host:

Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Show links and related content:

Connecting: Raising Kids in the Digital World—American Academy of Pediatrics (book)
Mental Health in the Scroll Age—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Meta Settled a Case Over Social Media Addiction Claims. What Happens Now?—Public Health On Call (September 2026)
Chatbots, Mental Health, and Suicide—Public Health On Call (April 2026)
Voices in Print: Elevating Patient Perspectives in Medical Literature—Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security

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