The film is a chance to examine what research tells us about the roles of play and digital technology in children’s lives, and how parents can support a healthy balance.
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New research finds excessive screen time is associated with childhood obesity. But by limiting a toddler’s time in front of the TV or on other screens, parents can help reduce the risks.
Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.
Many parents worry about screen use and their children. Research shows it helps if you watch with your kids and talk about the program.
In our house, we watch Bluey guilt-free. Here’s why.
A major study of screen use found it’s not the screen itself that really matters but what’s on it and the way kids use it.
Parents should keep an eye on how screen-based activities influence their child’s development and behaviour.
Persuasive design in kids’ apps is often overlooked in the screen-time debate.
Recent polling shows more than 90% of Australian parents think their kids’ screen time is a problem.
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