Experts in pediatrics, neuropsychology, and child development offer tools based on American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations to empower parents and caregivers.<\/em><\/p>\n Link to images<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edye\u00a0<\/strong>and Vida y Salud, HITN Media<\/strong>\u2019s preschool streaming and wellness platforms, present the townhall Los ni\u00f1os y el tiempo en pantalla (Children and Screen Time),<\/em><\/strong> a discussion in Spanish-language that addresses one of the most complex challenges of modern parenting: the relationship between preschoolers and electronic devices. The program will air on Sunday, September 13 at 8:00pm EDT\/PDT <\/strong>on HITN TV<\/strong> and will be available for free on HITNGo<\/strong> so families can watch it whenever they need to.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hosted by journalist Nathalia Ortiz<\/strong>, the town hall features a timely and much-needed conversation with two specialists\u2014Dr. Nidsy Mej\u00eda Roque<\/strong>, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and member of the American Board of Pediatrics, and Dr. Fernanda Lucchese-Lobato<\/strong>, a pediatric neuropsychologist\u2014discussing expert testimonials and revealing in-person surveys. The program brings together insights from Dr. Thresia Gambon<\/strong>, spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)<\/strong>; Mat\u00edas Dodel, PhD<\/strong>, professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Uruguay; and Lina Acosta Sandaal<\/strong>, a development expert, psychotherapist, founder of Stop Parenting Alone, and director at KLA Academy in Miami. The surveys were conducted on the ground by parenting blogger Mariela Irala.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThis issue is urgent and highly relevant to our Latino audiences: the trends we see in the United States often set the tone globally, and parents need to be empowered with clear, evidence-based information that is guilt free,\u201d said Guillermo Sierra, EVP and Head at HITN Media<\/strong>. \u201cBoth Vida y Salud <\/strong>and Edye<\/strong>, follow the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/strong> recommendations and continuously work alongside parents and caregivers to promote a healthy relationship with technology that prioritizes guidance, context, and content quality\u2014without turning screens into a constant source of conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n Los ni\u00f1os y el tiempo en pantalla<\/em><\/strong> offers constructive answers and avoids singling out parents while posing key questions: Is it just about screen time, or does content matter too? How do viewing habits and whether children are alone or accompanied shape their experience? What activities and relationships get displaced? When should adults step in, and how can limits be set without turning technology into a constant source of conflict? At the heart of the discussion are the American Academy of Pediatrics digital media guidelines, which invites us to reflect on the quality and context of the digital experience, rather than focusing solely over the number of minutes.<\/p>\n Los ni\u00f1os y el tiempo en pantalla<\/em><\/strong> empowers families to make informed decisions. The idea is clear: it\u2019s not about being perfect parents, but about being present, staying informed, supporting children, and building a healthier relationship with technology\u2014for both children and adults.<\/p>\n This is the first of many initiatives that HITN<\/strong> will roll out on this important topic. \u201cWe want to lead the movement, initiate a critically important conversation, and empower parents to manage this challenge for the benefit of their children,\u201d added Sierra.<\/strong><\/p>\n HITN Media <\/strong>and its brands Vida y Salud <\/strong>and Edye<\/strong> join forces to provide Spanish-speaking families with trusted content on health, wellness, and child development. Vida y Salud<\/strong>, through VidaySalud.com<\/strong> and as a programming block on HITN TV, <\/strong>offers articles, videos, medical resources, and segments that promote healthy habits and informed decisions. Edye, <\/strong>a Spanish-language preschool content platform, supports this mission with practical resources, quality entertainment, and evidence-based guidance that helps child development and encourages a healthier relationship with technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n Press contact: <\/strong> About Vida y Salud<\/strong> For more information:<\/strong> About Edye<\/strong> For more information:<\/strong> About HITN Media<\/strong> For more information:<\/strong>
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Vida y Salud, <\/strong>developed by HITN Media,<\/strong> is a brand dedicated to providing reliable health and wellness content for Spanish-speaking families through its digital platform VidaySalud.com,<\/strong> where users can access articles, videos, medical resources, and interactive tools such as \u201cAsk Lisa\u201d, a free chat with doctors supported by artificial intelligence. In addition, Vida y Salud<\/strong> is featured as an educational programming block on HITN TV,<\/strong> offering segments, interviews, and curated content designed to promote healthy habits, informed decision-making, and the empowerment of the community in all aspects of their well-being.<\/p>\n
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Edye,<\/strong> an HITN Media<\/strong> brand, is a premium content platform for preschool-age children, which includes an SVOD platform, the pay-TV linear channel Edye-TV<\/strong>, programming blocks for broadcast television, and various digital games and activities. Edye<\/strong> offers fun and safe content, curated by children’s content experts. Edye<\/strong> has one of the largest catalogs of internationally recognized quality preschool series, featuring characters much loved by children, as well as games, activities, e-books, and guides to help parents understand the value and benefits of the content. For more than seven years, Edye<\/strong> has been available in Spanish and Portuguese on major digital platforms and devices, as well as through pay-TV, Internet, and mobile phone operators in the United States and Latin America, including Brazil.<\/p>\n
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