What is Screen Addiction - Dr. Clifford Sussman, MD

As parents in today's digital age, it's natural to be concerned about how much screen time our children are getting. Excessive screen time can be harmful to their physical and mental health, and in some cases, it may even develop into an addiction. In this informative video, Dr. Clifford Sussman, a renowned child psychiatrist, discusses what screen time addiction is, how it compares to other types of addiction, and what warning signs you should be aware of as a parent. 

Whether you're seeing negative behaviors in your child or you just want to make sure you're setting healthy limits, Dr. Sussman's insights and guidance can help you navigate the complex world of screen time addiction.

If you want more digital parenting tips, be sure to check out our website. We help parents navigate the ever-changing landscape of screen time and digital well-being.

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Tze Win

Win is an impassioned Product Specialist at Carrots&Cake, Win tirelessly dedicates his professional energy to the intersection of child development and digital technology.

Deeply invested in the field of screen time management and digital parenting, he stays on top of the latest research, guidelines, and trends in the parental control arena, bringing an evidence-based approach to his work. By regularly conducting insightful interviews with parents and avidly tuning into parenting podcasts, Win cultivates a deep and empathetic understanding of real-world challenges faced by families in navigating kids' digital habits.

Outside of work, his active lifestyle, filled with climbing boulders and playing badminton, is a testament to his belief in maintaining a balanced lifestyle, which extends to his professional aspirations: to guide families in fostering beneficial and balanced digital habits for children. Win's unyielding commitment to resolving screen time-related concerns makes him a vital asset to Carrots&Cake, working towards the shared vision of helping children prosper in the digital age without compromising the joys of a healthy, well-rounded childhood.

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