The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness?
The book 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt suggests that digital technologies are not the primary cause of the mental health crisis in young people.
Haidt's claims about the impact of digital technologies on children's brains lack concrete scientific evidence. [ more ]
People Are Sharing What They Think Screams "I'm A Bad Parent"
Parents must avoid instilling fear or unreasonable expectations in children, showing interest in their well-being is crucial, while avoiding excessive control. [ more ]
A Mom Got Criticized For Letting Her 3 Year Old Watch The Super Bowl
Screen time has been proven to have negative effects on child development, but the use of screens can be a helpful tool for busy parents.
Not all screen time is created equal, and it is important for parents to make informed decisions about the content their children are consuming. [ more ]
According To Therapists, Here Are 7 Signs You Grew Up With Emotionally Immature Parents
Emotionally immature parents fail to meet a child's emotional needs, while emotionally mature parents engage and validate their child's emotions. [ more ]
NICHD-NIMH Workshop: Impact of Technology and Digital Media on Child and Adolescent Development and Mental Health
The workshop will focus on the impact of technology and digital media on child and adolescent development and mental health.
Experts from various fields will discuss the positive and negative effects of technology and digital media on infants, children, and adolescents. [ more ]
Home schooling in the US has seen a significant increase in popularity, with an estimated 1.9 to 2.7 million children currently being home-schooled.
Some parents are choosing home schooling due to concerns about politics in education, safety from shootings, and the comfort of their children in traditional classrooms. [ more ]
I won't play with my kids - I 'sittervise' them because I shouldn't get too involved
Sittervising, where parents sit and supervise their children instead of actively participating in play, is a beneficial technique for child development.
Parents have become too involved in their children's play and should take a step back to allow for independent play. [ more ]