50% surge in preteen sadness: Why excess screen time may be to blame
Excessive screen time significantly impacts the mental health of preteens, especially leading to symptoms like depression and anxiety.
Cutting screen time to 3 hours per week improves kids' behavior and mental health in days
Drastically reducing children's leisure screen time to three hours per week can lead to significant mental health and behavior improvements in just two weeks.
Sleep Matters!
Adequate sleep is vital for health, productivity, and emotional wellbeing, with modern distractions contributing significantly to sleep deprivation.
Why We Can't Put Down Our Phones: The Psychological Barriers to Reducing Screen Time | HackerNoon
Screen time among American adults has surged, averaging nearly 7 hours daily, leading to various mental health issues.
Jeff Bezos claims a one-hour ritual led to his success
Jeff Bezos attributes part of his success to a daily one-hour outdoor routine that boosts productivity and decision-making.
Want to be happier and more motivated at work? Use your phone just a little less, research suggests
Reducing screen time by one hour daily can enhance workplace motivation and overall well-being.
50% surge in preteen sadness: Why excess screen time may be to blame
Excessive screen time significantly impacts the mental health of preteens, especially leading to symptoms like depression and anxiety.
Cutting screen time to 3 hours per week improves kids' behavior and mental health in days
Drastically reducing children's leisure screen time to three hours per week can lead to significant mental health and behavior improvements in just two weeks.
Sleep Matters!
Adequate sleep is vital for health, productivity, and emotional wellbeing, with modern distractions contributing significantly to sleep deprivation.
Why We Can't Put Down Our Phones: The Psychological Barriers to Reducing Screen Time | HackerNoon
Screen time among American adults has surged, averaging nearly 7 hours daily, leading to various mental health issues.
Jeff Bezos claims a one-hour ritual led to his success
Jeff Bezos attributes part of his success to a daily one-hour outdoor routine that boosts productivity and decision-making.
Want to be happier and more motivated at work? Use your phone just a little less, research suggests
Reducing screen time by one hour daily can enhance workplace motivation and overall well-being.
Reading digital books is not the same as screen time.
Digital books offer unique educational opportunities for children.
Staring at screens leaves kids struggling to speak properly
Higher screen time, especially gaming, negatively impacts children's vocabulary and grammar skills, emphasizing the need to assess family screen habits.
Scientists pinpoint amount of kids screen time that raises autism risk
Excessive screen time in toddlers might increase autism risk, according to recent observational research.
France to trial ban on mobile phones at school for children under 15
France is trialing a mobile phone ban in schools for children up to 15 years old to promote healthier development.
The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?
Stronger restrictions on children's smartphone use are debated amidst concerns about safety and development benefits.
Back to School Means Specific Screen-Time Limits
Limit phone use around young children to set positive examples.
Establish early screen time limits for children to foster healthy habits.
Question the type, duration, and age appropriateness of media consumed.
Digital Books Shouldn't Count As Screen Time
Reading digital books is not the same as screen time.
Digital books offer unique educational opportunities for children.
Staring at screens leaves kids struggling to speak properly
Higher screen time, especially gaming, negatively impacts children's vocabulary and grammar skills, emphasizing the need to assess family screen habits.
Scientists pinpoint amount of kids screen time that raises autism risk
Excessive screen time in toddlers might increase autism risk, according to recent observational research.
France to trial ban on mobile phones at school for children under 15
France is trialing a mobile phone ban in schools for children up to 15 years old to promote healthier development.
The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?
Stronger restrictions on children's smartphone use are debated amidst concerns about safety and development benefits.
Back to School Means Specific Screen-Time Limits
Limit phone use around young children to set positive examples.
Establish early screen time limits for children to foster healthy habits.
Question the type, duration, and age appropriateness of media consumed.
Only 3% of UK 12-year-olds don't have a smartphone. Here is how four of them feel about it
Smartphones dominate children's lives, prompting schools and parents to limit usage due to concerns about addiction and its effects on learning and creativity.
I'm Extremely Worried by What My Wife Does When She's Watching Our Baby
Screen time for infants under two is discouraged, as it can hinder language and social skills.
French schools pilot 'digital pause' by ordering under-15s to hand over their smartphones
France is trialing a mobile phone ban in middle schools to reduce screen time and foster better development among children.
How a pioneering movement of Basque families managed a digital delay' for their teenage kids
In the Basque Country, a movement is successfully reducing the number of 12-year-olds with cell phones, from 99% to 90% in some schools.
Only 3% of UK 12-year-olds don't have a smartphone. Here is how four of them feel about it
Smartphones dominate children's lives, prompting schools and parents to limit usage due to concerns about addiction and its effects on learning and creativity.
I'm Extremely Worried by What My Wife Does When She's Watching Our Baby
Screen time for infants under two is discouraged, as it can hinder language and social skills.
French schools pilot 'digital pause' by ordering under-15s to hand over their smartphones
France is trialing a mobile phone ban in middle schools to reduce screen time and foster better development among children.
How a pioneering movement of Basque families managed a digital delay' for their teenage kids
In the Basque Country, a movement is successfully reducing the number of 12-year-olds with cell phones, from 99% to 90% in some schools.
Why is myopia rising in children, and what can parents do about it?
Myopia, or shortsightedness, is increasingly linked to excessive screen time and poses significant long-term vision risks, especially when onset occurs early in life.
Add These Eye Health Nutrients To Your Back-To-School List
Healthy vision is crucial for children's success and wellbeing, especially during increased screen time.
How to Stop Straining Your Eyes
Eye strain symptoms are common and include discomfort from screen use and other activities, but they tend to be temporary and not damaging.
Honor's MagicPad 2 has an AI-Powered Display that can 'Reverse Myopia': Understanding 'Defocus Displays' - Yanko Design
Screens contribute to deteriorating eyesight, with myopia rates predicted to affect half the global population by 2050.
Honor's Defocus Display aims to reduce eye strain by simulating natural focus adjustments.
Digital artists: how to keep your eyes healthy
Limit screen time for eye health
Incorporate breaks and eye exercises
Screen-caused migraines and more: Letters to the Editor - Sept. 22, 2024
Screen exposure is a significant migraine trigger for many, including children who use devices for extended periods.
Why is myopia rising in children, and what can parents do about it?
Myopia, or shortsightedness, is increasingly linked to excessive screen time and poses significant long-term vision risks, especially when onset occurs early in life.
Add These Eye Health Nutrients To Your Back-To-School List
Healthy vision is crucial for children's success and wellbeing, especially during increased screen time.
How to Stop Straining Your Eyes
Eye strain symptoms are common and include discomfort from screen use and other activities, but they tend to be temporary and not damaging.
Honor's MagicPad 2 has an AI-Powered Display that can 'Reverse Myopia': Understanding 'Defocus Displays' - Yanko Design
Screens contribute to deteriorating eyesight, with myopia rates predicted to affect half the global population by 2050.
Honor's Defocus Display aims to reduce eye strain by simulating natural focus adjustments.
Digital artists: how to keep your eyes healthy
Limit screen time for eye health
Incorporate breaks and eye exercises
Screen-caused migraines and more: Letters to the Editor - Sept. 22, 2024
Screen exposure is a significant migraine trigger for many, including children who use devices for extended periods.
I monitored my friends' phones. What I saw horrified me.
The Clearspace app aims to help users reduce screen time by enforcing limits on app access and fostering accountability through social sharing.
Apple Vision Pro: Day Two | TechCrunch
The average American spends around seven hours a day in front of screens, much higher than the recommended two hours from the CDC.
The Vision Pro, a new device from Apple, aims to change the way people interact with screens by introducing a wearable device with screens in front of the eyes.
I monitored my friends' phones. What I saw horrified me.
The Clearspace app aims to help users reduce screen time by enforcing limits on app access and fostering accountability through social sharing.
Apple Vision Pro: Day Two | TechCrunch
The average American spends around seven hours a day in front of screens, much higher than the recommended two hours from the CDC.
The Vision Pro, a new device from Apple, aims to change the way people interact with screens by introducing a wearable device with screens in front of the eyes.
You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop scrolling on her phone while we're watching TV?
The author feels frustrated by their girlfriend Fran's constant phone use during shared activities, particularly film nights, despite her ADHD diagnosis.
Does Less Screen Time Mean A Healthier Mind And Body?
Excessive screen time can negatively impact brain functioning and relationships.
Watching educational or informational programs can have a positive effect on cognitive function.
You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop scrolling on her phone while we're watching TV?
The author feels frustrated by their girlfriend Fran's constant phone use during shared activities, particularly film nights, despite her ADHD diagnosis.
Does Less Screen Time Mean A Healthier Mind And Body?
Excessive screen time can negatively impact brain functioning and relationships.
Watching educational or informational programs can have a positive effect on cognitive function.
Parents who let kids use phones in bed could be dooming their sleep health
Screen use before bed has minimal effect on adolescent sleep; using screens after getting into bed is more detrimental.
Sweden tells parents that toddlers shouldn't be allowed to watch TV or screens at all
Sweden advises no screen time for toddlers and limits for children and teens to promote healthier habits and mitigate negative effects on sleep and well-being.
Larry Magid: Configuring your phone to enhance well-being
iPhone and Android phones offer tools to manage well-being through settings like downtime, app limits, and contact restrictions.
Parents can set specific restrictions, downtime, and content limitations for their children using iPhone settings.
'Worrying about the wrong things': 'Anxious Generation' author on what parents are missing with smartphones
Kids' screen time has dramatically increased in the last 15 years due to smartphones and social media.
Smartphones are described as 'experience blockers' by Jonathan Haidt, leading to a shift from play-based childhood to phone-based childhood.
8 Actually Useful Tips For Spending Less Time On Your Phone
Our phones are designed to manipulate behavior
Decreasing phone use requires understanding motivation
How Focus mode can help you combat digital fatigue
Apple users can access and customize the Focus settings to reduce distractions and screen time.
Android users can set up Focus mode using Modes or Routines to customize their device settings.
Kids are on their phones more than ever. We asked parents what they're doing about it
High smartphone ownership among children and increasing screen time have become global trends.
Parents are concerned about their children's screen time and its impact on mood and concentration.
What Is "Low-Demand Parenting"? A Therapist (& Mom Who's Tried It) Explains
Low-demand parenting is a hands-off approach to parenting that focuses on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
Low-demand parenting can be beneficial for children with conditions like pathological demand avoidance (PDA).
UK parents worried about screens, but children say they now feel safer online
UK parents worry about screen time's impact on their children's health and sleep, while children feel more confident and safer online. The report highlights concerns about children being messaged by strangers online, especially girls. Parents are spending more time on their devices, leading to less family time.
Screen time can lead to unusual sensory problems in toddlers
Screen time in toddlerhood is linked to an increased risk of sensory issues.
Each additional hour of screen time doubles the risks of sensory behavior issues compared to children not exposed to digital media.