Children and screns
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder1 that affects over 11% – over seven million – of youth in the United States (Center for Disease Control, 2024). The brains of youth with ADHD have particular tendencies and susceptibilities that can affect both how these youth use media as well as how parents should consider family practices and parenting around media use and overuse. What are the ways in which youth with ADHD can set themselves up for success in a digitally distracting world, and how can parents and caregivers help them?