Greater Screen Time Usage Among Preteens Associated with Higher BMI One Year Later
University of Toronto via News-Medical – A new national study finds that children in the United States with greater screen time usage at ages 9-10 are…
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Increased Screen Time Correlates with Mental Distress
American Society for Microbiology via EurekAlert – Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2021 – Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with…
Exposure to Nature Promotes Psychological Well-Being in Children and Offsets Excessive Computer Use
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Virtually every Baby Boomer can probably recall this recurring parental suggestion: “Why don’t you kids go outside and play?!” Scientific research…
From Scaffolding to Screen Time: Understanding a Child’s Developing Brain for Reading
Cognitive Neuroscience Society via EurekAlert – In the debate about nature versus nurture for developing reading skills, cognitive neuroscientists have a clear message: both matter. From…
Screen Time Impairs Children’s Language Skills
Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD via News-Medical Net – A new study looks at the time spent by kids looking at a screen and the development…
Screen Time No Child’s Play
University of Queensland via EurekAlert – Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic…
Screen-Based Media Associated With Structural Differences in Brains of Young Children
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center via Science Daily – A new study documents structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media…