France has once again has set the standard for protecting children from screens by banning cell phones and tablets at school. Previous actions by the French government have banned TV programs designed for children under three, as well as prohibit advertising of mobile phones … [Read more...]
Insufficient Sleep & Decreased Quality of Life: No Teen Screen Time Before Bed!
What is the last thing your child does before bed? If you have a tween or teen, it probably involves their phone. Just what effect is night screen time having on their sleep and overall well-being? A study involving 6,616 British children of an average age of 12 resulted in … [Read more...]
ADHD Symptoms Linked to Teen Smartphone Time
Smartphones have changed our lives in many ways. Information is readily available at our fingertips, as well as entertainment. Scrolling and swiping with opposable thumbs and digits we check in on social media, get directions, date, shop, etc. We take refuge in our … [Read more...]
What Smartphones and the Internet Are Doing to Our Teens
Every parent is concerned about their teen's media use. The average teenager (13-18 years old) spends almost six hours and 40 minutes a day on screen media!((https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/census_researchreport.pdf)) There's been a lot of … [Read more...]