Tiffany Munzer, MD

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
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Tiffany Munzer, MD
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Clinical Assistant Professor
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    Dr. Tiffany Munzer is a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and digital media researcher at University of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate training at Washington University in St. Louis and received her Medical Degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency training and developmental behavioral pediatric fellowship at University of Michigan. Dr. Munzer's research is driven by the questions that families often present with related to digital media, parenting, and young children's development. Her work includes translation of scientific findings to clinical guidance for families through the American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinically, she has the privilege of caring for children with developmental conditions and neurodiversity, such as autism, ADHD, and learning differences. She serves as the Medical Director of Reach Out and Read Michigan and University of Michigan, an evidence-based intervention providing free books for young children across Michigan.

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      Eisenberg Family Depression Center

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Problematic media use and socio-emotional well-being in middle childhood in Croatia: The moderating role of parental mediation
      Topić MK, Kveder MK, Ćorić A-M, Munzer T, Pavišić KP. Journal of Children and Media, 2026 Aug 18; ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print): 1 - 19. DOI:10.1080/17482798.2026.2714797
    • Journal Article
      From Persuasive Design to Persuasive Change in Young Children's Digital Media Use
      Reich SM, Madigan S, Munzer T. Pediatrics, 2026 Aug 1; 158 (2): DOI:10.1542/peds.2026-075892
      PMID: 42492935
    • Presentation
      Digital Media, Young Children, Scientific Evidence, and Clinical Concerns
      Munzer T. 2026 May 11;
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      Artificial Intelligence and Young Children
      Munzer T. 2026 May 11;
    • Presentation
      Healthy Habits, Early Childhood AAP Center of Excellence for Social Media and Youth Mental Health ECHO
      2026 Apr 22;
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      Setting the scene: Young Kids and Screen Use, Early Childhood AAP Center of Excellence for Social Media and Youth Mental Health ECHO
      Munzer T. 2026 Apr 22;
    • Presentation
      Setting the scene: Young Kids and Screen Use, Early Childhood AAP Center of Excellence for Social Media and Youth Mental Health ECHO
      Munzer T. 2026 Apr 22;
    • Journal Article
      How are School-aged Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Digital Media? A Qualitative Study of Families' Lived Experiences.
      Pennewitt D, Borgen A, Warfle M, Fish A, Mohiuddin S, Munzer T. J Dev Behav Pediatr, 2026 Feb 19; DOI:10.1097/DBP.0000000000001468
      PMID: PMC13084617

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