Pediatrics On Call Digital Ecosystems for Children and Adolescents, Literacy and Developmental Screening of Preschool-Aged Children During Primary Care – Ep. 277
Jan 27, 2026
Sarah Bodie, a general pediatrician leading school-based literacy work, and Tiffany Munzer, a developmental pediatrician focused on children and technology, discuss digital ecosystems and preschool screening. They explore how digital design, AI, and family media strategies affect kids. They also compare literacy screening with developmental screening in primary care and describe workflows to close literacy gaps.
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Hosts Compare Past And Present Parenting Tech
- David Hill recalls raising children before social media and AI exploded, feeling fortunate that those technologies weren't prominent then.
- Joanna Parga-Belinkie contrasts that with today's complexity and stress navigating digital technology with kids.
Digital Ecosystem Is Much Bigger Than Screens
- Digital ecosystems include more than screens; they encompass algorithms, AI, apps, games, and devices that shape children's experiences.
- Tiffany Munzer emphasizes that the ecosystem's breadth changes how families engage with technology.
Designs Intentionally Capture Attention
- Engagement-based design uses algorithms and behavioral reinforcement to keep users returning and extend play.
- Munzer warns these designs make it harder for families to transition away from devices.