There’s a tyke-nology problem. It’s no secret that too much screen time can negatively impact developing minds. However, now Swedish health officials say that toddlers should be banned from using digital media and TV completely, claiming it can lead to poor sleep, mental health issues and other problems. The country’s Public Health Agency specifically recommended … Read more
Less screen time means less bad behavior. In as little as two weeks, parents could see significant improvements in their child’s mental health and behavior by reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours weekly, according to a new published in JAMA Network Open. Reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per … Read more
As Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers reach a deal on legislation that would regulate how content appears on kids’ social media feeds, mental health experts are sharing ways parents can set boundaries for their children to safely use apps such as TikTok and X. “I think it’s important to start talking about social media … Read more
Hold the phone — or don’t. An Irish woman says she’s developed chronic shoulder pain after using her phone for up to four hours a day. Michelle Waldron, 34, says she’s now unable to complete daily tasks after the harrowing condition came on overnight in December 2022 and hasn’t subsided since. “I went to bed … Read more
Children should be prohibited from screen time until the age of 3 as it can lead to developmental delays, a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found. Researchers at Drexel University discovered that babies and toddlers who are allowed screen time are more likely to display atypical sensory behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as … Read more
Is scrolling social media contributing to a mental health problem? Probably, according to the author of a recent study, which found that addiction to screens — computers, smartphones, televisions, game consoles and other digital devices — is linked to mental illness. And while most studies have examined the effects of screen time on children and … Read more
Could using television as a babysitter have adverse effects on a child? It’s possible, says a new study that finds the more time toddlers spend looking at screens — televisions, computers, tablets or smartphones — the more likely they are to have developmental delays. These delays could be in communication, fine-motor, problem-solving or personal and … Read more
People who suffer from inflammation often spend more time scrolling through social media in hopes of interacting with friends and family, a new study revealed this week. When the body slows down to heal inflammation and other illnesses, people tend to spend more time looking at their phone, according to Dr. David S. Lee, an … Read more
Screen time may not be the way to soothe a child’s temper tantrum, according to new research. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests frequently using smartphones or TV shows to calm a child at difficult moments may lead to emotional regulation issues down the road. “When you see your 3- to 5-year-old having … Read more
When the 65 high schoolers who attend Buxton boarding school in Williamstown, Massachusetts, resumed in-person learning in the fall of 2020, Head of School Peter Beck noticed that the kids had lost something important. After months of remote learning due to the pandemic, kids no longer knew how to interact with one another. “The students … Read more
There’s a scourge on our children and it’s called “kid tech.” These two words describe how companies freely market directly to young ones in our homes and schools with addictive games and videos designed to keep kids hooked. The numbers are staggering: Children ages 5 to 8 spent an average of three hours a day … Read more