Exposure to screens before bedtime can contribute to chronic sleep deprivation, which raises the risk for anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts.
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Thanks to streaming services, mobiles and tablets, managing a sick child’s screen time has taken on a new dimension.
Even babies who are not yet standing or walking get lots of benefits from active movement – but most infants aren’t getting enough physical activity.
Parents who spy on their children’s online activity run the risk of doing more harm than good, an expert says.
Lockdowns and learning from home have further embedded digital technology in young people’s lives. Educational theory and practice need to catch up fast.
It’s tempting to think limits would cause teens to riot in the streets. But Facebook’s own research reveals that young people are well aware of social media’s downsides.
Many parents install apps onto their kids’ phone to restrict their online activity, especially if it may be dangerous. But a lot of personal data requested by the apps is sold to third parties.
If we want to avoid playing outside becoming a thing of the past, we need to restore the habit in our children after lockdown.
During lockdowns, we live our lives through our screens. Here, tech experts share their tips on when - and how - to switch off.
Children will probably be OK, especially if their families make sure this elevated level of screen time doesn’t turn into a long-term habit.
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Professor of English and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, Assumption College
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Professor in Psychology, Bournemouth University
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Professor, HBKU Qatar and Visiting Professor, Bournemouth University
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Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication, Arizona State University
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Professor of Physical Activity and Public Health Science, University of Strathclyde
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Professor of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Associate Professor of e-Learning, University of Canterbury
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Associate Professor of Digital Education Futures, University of Canterbury
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Researcher, Bournemouth University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Deakin University
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Associate Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska Omaha
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Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State
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Associate Professor, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington
