"The cultural narrative that cutting back on screen time, just as a blanket rule, is always better for kids is more destructive than helpful," Christensen, a psychologist and researcher at Menlo Park, California-based nonprofit SRI International, tells CNBC Make It.
But watching high-quality, educational content is good for your kids' development — teaching them important skills and emotional intelligence that can eventually help them develop into successful adults.
What is 'good' screen time?
Educational content tops Christensen's list of high-quality content, she says: "We're looking for videos that are intended to teach."
How parents can reframe their approach to kids' screen time
Persons:
Claire Christensen, Christensen, Dora, it's
Organizations:
Menlo, SRI International, CNBC, SRI
Locations:
Menlo Park , California