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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

August 15, 2025 In

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How much screen time is too much? When is my child ready for a phone? What’s the real impact of social media? How do I control my kids’ digital exposure and keep them safe? Here's what parents need to know about kids and screens

How much screen time is too much? When is my child ready for a phone? What’s the real impact of social media? How do I control my kids’ digital exposure and keep them safe? Here’s what parents need to know about kids and screens

About the Author

Kate Land, MD is a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente’s Vacaville Medical Center. She believes that, as parents, we each must find what works best for our families — without guilt or judgment of ourselves or others. Dr. Land believes that her three children have taught her about life’s joys and struggles. She has stated that as a mother and pediatrician blogger, “I want to share some of these lessons with other parents. There are many ways to raise children well and we can all learn from each other and enjoy the path together.” Dr. Land’s full biography can be found on My Doctor Online.

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