4 concepts for balancing screen time in the online learning era
Students need guidance, not rules, when it comes to screen time and use of devices, experts say
Put ‘Screen Time’ Debates to Rest by Making Kids Leaders
Many parents have relied on screen-time limits as a simple and direct way to reduce the harmful effects of technology. Yet now, more than ever, parents should look deeply at the different ways kids use tech—for things like connection, creativity, entertainment and learning.
Screen time use sparks discussion over how much is too much
Screen time use sparks discussion over how much is too much. Though sedentary behavior raises cause for concern, especially during pandemic, experts agree that setting too many boundaries for students can have negative outcomes.
Pediatricians On Balancing Screen Time, Sleep, and Family During Coronavirus
Parents shouldn't worry too much about their kids' screen time during quarantining, pediatricians say, but make sure it’s not interfering with sleep and relationships.
Parents, cut yourself some slack on screen time limits while you’re stuck at home
Families may want to relax some of their usual rules for digital media use due to social distancing. But keeping bedtime screen-free still makes sense.
Stuck at home with young kids due to the coronavirus? Here’s what to do—and not to do
Stuck at home with young kids due to the coronavirus? Here’s what to do—and not to do. Experts share tips, advice on screen time, activities
More students are learning on laptops and tablets in class. Some parents want to hit the off switch.
School systems have spent millions on putting computers into the hands of every child, but many parents say screen time is eroding the quality of instruction, damaging children’s eyes and posture, and even easing access to inappropriate material.
Technology Turmoil: Surviving “Screen Time Society”
Young people who spend seven hours or more a day on screens are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety than those who use screens for an hour a day.
Beyond Screen Time: Better Questions for Children and Technology in 2020
As we move into 2020 we also need to move beyond just discussing screen time. We need to also ask these questions about technology and kids
I Took Electronics Away From My Kid & Here’s What Happened
Limiting your child's screen time can be difficult, but it's worth the effort, says mom