The winter school holidays can be a tricky time. Parents juggling work and chilly conditions make it easy for kids to end up on the couch with multiple devices.
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Screens are not inherently evil – they can boost childhood development, but only if used in the right way.
In moderation, watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development among young children. 2 experts explain.
Technology has huge benefits in education, but kids need to learn how to use it properly.
A new study looks at the impact of tech on little kids’ wellbeing, social skills and behaviour. It includes data from more than 83,000 parents around the world.
As holiday mode lingers, families may find themselves struggling with too much help from their ‘electronic nanny’.
One click leads to another and, before you know it, you’re tumbling down a rabbit hole of bad news. Here are some practical tips to claw your way back out.
There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure your child’s smartphone use is beneficial and safe.
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can guide us in setting better boundaries.
Research on children’s safety online stresses the importance of parents involving kids in family screen use and explaining what is happening.
Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.
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.
Our findings suggest by being actively engaged, adults can help children make the most of the educational benefits of digital media.
Some parents worry children are getting too much screen time. But we can actually use digital tech to connect kids with the great outdoors.
Physical activity, screen time and sleep levels for preschoolers in Canada and globally don’t meet recommendations, risking global health challenges. It’s time to get little ones a little more active.
Using screen media as a calming tool to help manage young children’s emotional outbursts may be an effective short-term solution, but is likely to backfire in the long run.
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.
Parents are regularly told to limit their children’s screen time during the evening. But new research suggests it is using digital devices while in bed that is the bigger problem.
If you’re a parent, you’ll be well-acquainted with the hotly debated parenting topic of screen time. But how exactly does screen time impact a child’s physical health?
Many parents worry about screen use and their children. Research shows it helps if you watch with your kids and talk about the program.
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Researcher, Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor, Education, University of Canberra
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Professor of Education, Australian Catholic University
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Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Assistant Professor, Psychology, University of Waterloo
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Research Fellow, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Scientist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Associate Professor at MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Professor of Reading and Children’s Development, The Open University
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services, Penn State
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Professor of Physiotherapy, Curtin University
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Professor of Psychology, Bridgewater State University