Sep 22, 2022
Early Puberty In Girls Surged In The Pandemic, And We May Finally Know Why
The time spent during lockdowns scrolling through smart devices for hours on end could be to blame. Read the article here.
Research + News | Topic: Digital Screen
Sep 16, 2022
School Start Times And Screen Time Late In The Evening Exacerbate Sleep Deprivation In US Teenagers
The main reason why a healthy person is unable to naturally wake up without an alarm is that they are not getting the sleep their brain and body need. Read the article here.
Sep 7, 2022
Students Who Take Notes By Hand Have Higher GPA, Remember More Than Those Who Type On Digital Devices
Maybe having iPads and computers become a regular part of the classroom isn’t the best idea after all. Read the article here.
Aug 25, 2022
Digital Hell: Young Parents’ Inability To Handle Kids’ Screen Time Habits Leading To More Arguments, Family Tension
New research by a team at Edith Cowan University finds many modern parents can’t agree on how to regulate their kids’ use of smartphones and tablets. Read the article here.
Aug 2, 2022
Too Much Screen Time For Teens Leads To Mental Health Disorders, New Study Shows
Youngsters who spend a lot of time in front of a screen are at greater risk of developing behavior disorders, warned a new study. Read the article here.
Mar 25, 2022
Screen Time Terrors: 7 In 10 Parents Fear Their Kids Are Becoming ‘Internet Zombies’
Is all that time spent on social media, gaming apps, and streaming services turning kids’ brains into mush? Read the article here.
Mar 7, 2022
Most Children Under 5 Are Spending An Excessive Amount Of Time In Front Of Screens
Researchers found only a minority of children worldwide are meeting the recommended hours of screen time. Read the article here.
Feb 18, 2022
Too Much Screen Time: Teens And Unhealthy Social Media Use
According to a study by The National Institutes of Health, the proportion of young people in the U.S. between the ages of 13 and 17 years who own a smartphone is 89%, more than double the amount just six years ago. Read the article here.
Oct 29, 2021
As Kids Turned To Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered
Researchers discovered that kids who exercised more and used technology less during the pandemic had better mental health outcomes. Read the article here.
Oct 15, 2021
Most US Parents Give Their Children Several Hours Of Screen Time Each Day
The majority of US parents (51%) reported giving their children 3 hours or more of daily screen time for anything other than homework. Read the article here.