Apr 7, 2021
Instagram For Kids?! 3 Red Flags Every Parent Should Consider
Protect Young Minds provides reasons that Instagram for kids is not developmentally age-appropriate. Read the article here.
Research + News | Topic: Digital Screen
Mar 26, 2021
Study Shows Stronger Brain Activity After Writing On Paper Than On Tablet Or Smartphone
Unique, complex information in analog methods likely gives brain more details to trigger memory. Read the article here.
Mar 26, 2021
Preschoolers With Too Much Screen Time Struggle Making Friends, Have Shorter Attention Spans
Technology may help older children and adults connect with the world, but for toddlers, too much screen time may be doing lasting harm before they even enter school. Read the article here.
Mar 12, 2021
Research Identifies Impact Of Teenage Screen Use
Two thirds of children use more than one screen at the same time after school, in the evenings and at weekends as part of increasingly sedentary lifestyles, according to new research. Read the article here.
Mar 8, 2021
Excessive Screen Time Impacts Teens’ Sleep, Weight, And Activity Levels
Experts are particularly concerned about young people using multiple devices at the same time. Read the article here.
Feb 25, 2021
Five Ideas To Manage Your Kids’ Screen Time In A Pandemic
We can avoid long-term issues, according to expert Rachel Simmons, by proactively putting some guidelines in place that steer attitudes and actions. Read the article here.
Feb 15, 2021
Our Disappearing Attention Spans
The question that begs to be asked here is, “Is a short attention span a bad thing?” Read the article here.
Feb 8, 2021
How To Tell How Much Is The Right Amount Of Screen Time For Kids
It’s no surprise that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the amount of time kids spend on a screen remains high. Read the article here.
Jan 4, 2021
The Effects Of Technology On Teens
In a world of remote-learning, Zoom calls, and streaming, do the benefits out weigh the risks? Read the article here.
Nov 30, 2020
Managing The Increase In Screen Time For Teens During The Pandemic
Because of the pandemic, platforms where day-to-day activities take place are requiring even more screen time. Read the article here.