Tips for parents to detoxify digital addiction among children
2 years ago

Tips for parents to detoxify digital addiction among children

Hindustan Times  

Digital addiction or excessive use of screens is a growing concern among children. As a parent, it is important to take steps to help your kids develop healthy habits and find a balance with technology. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sapna Bangar, Psychiatrist and Head, Mpower- The Centre, shared some useful tips for parents to help detoxify digital addiction among kids. Set limits on screen time ● Establishing clear rules and boundaries around screen time is an important step in helping your kids develop healthy habits and avoid digital addiction. By educating your kids about the risks of digital addiction, you can help them understand the importance of developing healthy habits and finding a balance with technology.

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How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen
2 weeks ago

How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen

Wired  

Whether it’s for work, convenience, connection or entertainment, we rely on digital technology. However, research suggests screen time isn’t actually the driving force behind declines in mental health. Stop Worrying About Screen “Time” How much we use our devices isn’t as helpful as thinking about the types of content we’re consuming, the context in which we’re consuming it, and why …

Smartphone addiction: Is India facing a digital crisis?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Smartphone addiction: Is India facing a digital crisis?

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Many adults and youngsters spend nearly a third of their time awake hooked to smartphones—an addiction phonemakers are trying to tackle by incorporating features that allow users to meaningfully take time off from their screens. “We have introduced Detox Mode on our HMD Skyline smartphones—a user-friendly feature designed to help individuals take intentional breaks from their devices," said …

Less screen time, happier kids: New research links reduced media use to better behaviour. Check detox tips for parents
1 month ago

Less screen time, happier kids: New research links reduced media use to better behaviour. Check detox tips for parents

Hindustan Times  

As concerns around screen time grow, a new study published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on the significant mental health benefits of reducing leisure-time screen media use among children and adolescents. Excessive screen media use has long been linked to poorer mental health outcomes in children and teens, as per varied observational studies, but until now, there was little …

I Had a Simple Rule for My Kid. I Now Realize What a Hypocrite I Am.
1 month, 4 weeks ago

I Had a Simple Rule for My Kid. I Now Realize What a Hypocrite I Am.

Slate  

I never give my 1-year-old my phone. “So if you want to check in with your friend to get you through the day, I’m not going to argue with that.” But what if checking in with my friend turns into two hours of off-and-on Reddit research into Real Housewives conspiracy theories? If the phone is keeping you from a kid …

Daily screen time for teens should not exceed three hours: Sweden's health agency
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Daily screen time for teens should not exceed three hours: Sweden's health agency

China Daily  

HELSINKI -- Children under two years old should avoid digital screens entirely, while teenagers should limit their daily screen time to a maximum of three hours, according to the latest recommendations published by the Swedish public health agency on Monday. The agency recommended a maximum daily screen time of one hour for children aged 2-5, one to two hours for …

7 tips for parents to reduce child's screen time as it could be leading to obesity, poor grades
4 months, 2 weeks ago

7 tips for parents to reduce child's screen time as it could be leading to obesity, poor grades

Hindustan Times  

Excessive screen time can impact the child's physical and mental well-being by impacting their sleep, mood, concentration and academic performance. 7 tips for parents to reduce child's screen time as it could be leading to obesity, poor grades {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anish Pillai, Lead Consultant - Neonatology and Paediatrics at Motherhood Hospitals …

Too much screen time harms children, experts agree. So why do parents ignore them?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Too much screen time harms children, experts agree. So why do parents ignore them?

LA Times  

Parents are bombarded with a dizzying list of orders when it comes to screen time and young children: No screens for babies under 18 months. Directives to limit the time young children spend on digital devices may not be taking root because many parents simply don’t believe their child’s screen time is a problem in the first place. Parents need …

Understanding and managing children's gadget addiction: Practical strategies for parents
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Understanding and managing children's gadget addiction: Practical strategies for parents

Hindustan Times  

In the digital age, the sight of a child engrossed in a gadget is all too familiar. In today's digital age, many children struggle with gadget addiction, which can affect their development and well-being. Nikhil Gupta, Conscious Parenting Coach and Co-Founder, Nurturing Souls shared with HT Lifestyle some practical strategies to help parents navigate and manage gadget addiction among their …

Parents are key when it comes to limiting screen time for kids, study finds
7 months, 1 week ago

Parents are key when it comes to limiting screen time for kids, study finds

NPR  

Parents are key when it comes to limiting screen time for kids, study finds toggle caption Kathleen Finlay/Getty Images It's me. Nagata's research looked at parenting strategies that worked best to curb screen use specifically among early adolescents because, he notes, this is a time when kids are seeking more independence and "because we tend to see kids spending a …

Digital detox aims to restore focus
7 months, 1 week ago

Digital detox aims to restore focus

China Daily  

Various measures have been taken to help teenagers avoid excessive use of electronic devices. More than 400 students and their parents at a middle school in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, signed an agreement in 2023 at the beginning of the new semester to practice a digital detox. Also, many parents admitted to frequently using their phones even when spending time with …

How To Set Screen Time Limits With Your Kids
7 months, 1 week ago

How To Set Screen Time Limits With Your Kids

Huff Post  

We’ve all seen the headlines about today’s teen mental health crisis: Kids are struggling. What makes today’s devices different from the TV, Estes told HuffPost, is “interactivity.” “It’s a lot more stimulation,” he said, “and for developing brains, that has a lot of addictiveness to it, literally driving a kind of dopamine feedback loop that makes kids just start to …

4 tips to boost your child's intelligence and mental health in digital age
7 months, 2 weeks ago

4 tips to boost your child's intelligence and mental health in digital age

Hindustan Times  

Childhood is the best time to learn things and enhance your brain prowess. Staying glued to gadgets all the time is also impacting the development of social skills in children as they lose interest in face-to-face interactions which are essential for building of emotional intelligence and empathy. Author Neha Hiranandani, the author of parenting book - iParent: Embracing Parenting in …

How Parents' Attempt To Curb Their Daughter's Screen Time Went Hilariously Wrong
8 months, 1 week ago

How Parents' Attempt To Curb Their Daughter's Screen Time Went Hilariously Wrong

News 18  

Today, kids are often seen glued to iPads and the internet, sparking worries among parents. Recently, some parents’ well-intentioned plan to help their little girl give up her internet addiction backfired in an “adorable” way. — kSoup May 3, 2024 An X user commented, “Introducing a pet into someone’s life with the hope of helping them reduce their internet usage …

What you should know about teenagers and screen time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What you should know about teenagers and screen time

The Economist  

Listen to this podcast Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Nevertheless, demands are growing to proactively restrict teenagers’ access to phones and social media, just in case. Host: Alok Jha, The Economist’s science and technology editor. Contributors: Tom Wainwright, The Economist’s technology and media editor; Clare Fernyhough, co-founder of Smartphone Free Childhood; Carol Vidal of Johns Hopkins University; …

Kids Gaming Addiction, Adult Content Consumption Worries 80pc of Parents
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kids Gaming Addiction, Adult Content Consumption Worries 80pc of Parents

Deccan Chronicle  

: In today's digital age, parenting presents an unprecedented set of challenges. Baatu Tech, the pioneer in Smart Parenting Solutions in India, announced the results of a recent survey that shed light on the alarming concerns of Indian parents regarding screen addiction, gaming, and adult content consumption among children. The survey conducted among 3000 participants revealed that an overwhelming 95% …

How to limit screen time for kids: Psychologist shared tips
1 year ago

How to limit screen time for kids: Psychologist shared tips

Hindustan Times  

One of the mistakes we make in parenting is asking kids to avoid screen time. Here are a few tips shared by the expert: How to limit screen time for kids: Psychologist shared tips We're now on WhatsApp. Click to join Create a schedule around screen time: Instead of restricting the children from accessing the screen, we should create a …

Teens and Screens: How parents can manage online content on their child's device
1 year ago

Teens and Screens: How parents can manage online content on their child's device

India Today  

Technology has become ubiquitous over time, keeping us informed and connected to the world like never before. But for parents, this new digital world can be a bit of a mystery, especially when it comes to managing their kids’ screen time and content consumption. Teens and Screens: Ways parents can manage online content for their children’s devices STRATEGIES FOR FINDING …

Screen time dilemma decoded: New study explores risks and benefits of digital engagement in children; what expert says
1 year, 1 month ago

Screen time dilemma decoded: New study explores risks and benefits of digital engagement in children; what expert says

Hindustan Times  

Screens and devices have taken over our world, to the extent that it isn't always possible to regulate screen time. A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour analyses previously published meta-analyses to assess the benefits and risks associated with screen time for children, in order to provide caregivers some valuable insights. The study found that the nature of the …

Experts grapple with the vexing question of how much screen time is too much for children
1 year, 4 months ago

Experts grapple with the vexing question of how much screen time is too much for children

The Hindu  

It is 6 p.m. in the evening and three-year old Vihaan is in the neigbhourhood park. Age-based approach According to the World Health Organization, while children under one year of age should not be exposed to any devices like mobile phones and laptops, screen time for children from one to five years should not exceed one hour in a day. …

Are your kids overdosing on digital media? Recognising signs of overuse and how parents can help
1 year, 6 months ago

Are your kids overdosing on digital media? Recognising signs of overuse and how parents can help

Hindustan Times  

In today's digital age, children are increasingly exposed to screens and digital media. While technology offers numerous benefits, it's crucial for parents to be aware of the signs of digital media overuse and its potential impact on their children's well-being. Digital devices attract children because this device outbursts dopamine, so parents must be aware of the consequences of excessive screen …

Cocaine or Online Gaming: What Are Your Kids Taking These Days? - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

Cocaine or Online Gaming: What Are Your Kids Taking These Days? - News18

News 18  

Some take cocaine and some play online games. The dopamine-driven feedback loop is a self-perpetuating, “positive” type — as the addictions set in, the brain’s reward system signals the body to ingest more of the addictive substance to perpetuate the “high”. Children playing online games is like being fed cocaine Given the well-researched evidence, it is indefensible for parents, corporations, …

Children, even babies, are spending too long using screens: report
1 year, 9 months ago

Children, even babies, are spending too long using screens: report

Dutch News  

One in four parents of a baby under the age of one have admitted their child is spending up to two hours a day ‘at least’ looking at a screen, according to a new report on Dutch children’s media habits. Children up to the age of six are spending an average of 100 minutes in front of a screen every …

Children, even babies, are spending too long using screens: report
1 year, 9 months ago

Children, even babies, are spending too long using screens: report

Dutch News  

One in four parents of a baby under the age of one have admitted their child is spending up to two hours a day ‘at least’ looking at a screen, according to a new report on Dutch children’s media habits. Children up to the age of six are spending an average of 100 minutes in front of a screen every …

Struggling To Detox Your Child From Digital Addiction? Here Are 6 Steps To Follow
1 year, 11 months ago

Struggling To Detox Your Child From Digital Addiction? Here Are 6 Steps To Follow

News 18  

Digital addiction is a form of behavioural addiction that refers to excessive use of devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and the internet. Symptoms of digital addiction can include feeling anxious or irritable when not using digital devices, neglecting responsibilities and difficulty sleeping or concentrating due to excessive use. Here are six guidelines for parents to help their children find …

From social isolation to mood swings: Warning signs of digital addiction in teens
1 year, 11 months ago

From social isolation to mood swings: Warning signs of digital addiction in teens

Hindustan Times  

In today's world, digital devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. Digital addiction can lead to negative consequences such as social isolation, neglecting responsibilities, and physical health problems. Spending excessive amounts of time on digital devices: Teens with digital addictions may spend countless hours on their devices, whether it's for social media surfing, gaming, or watching movies. …

Kids as young as 9 hooked on social media, online gaming
2 years, 1 month ago

Kids as young as 9 hooked on social media, online gaming

India Today  

Over 40% of urban Indian parents admit their children between ages 9-17 are addicted to social media, videos and online gaming, reveals a survey conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform. A whopping 49% of them say their children between ages 9-13 are spending 3 hours or more each day on social media, videos and online games and 47% …

Addictive use of digital devices on the rise among children
2 years, 1 month ago

Addictive use of digital devices on the rise among children

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Addiction to digital devices and social media apps is on the rise, particularly among children, adversely affecting their mental and physical health. In fact, all villagers in Mohityanche Vadgaon in Maharashtra’s Sangli district practise digital detox for one-and-a-half hours every day from 7 pm to 8.30 pm, during which time they do not use electronic devices. The practise of …

Digital detox helpline in Bengaluru to assist people to overcome addiction to technology
2 years, 1 month ago

Digital detox helpline in Bengaluru to assist people to overcome addiction to technology

The Hindu  

Do you spend long hours on your electronic gadgets? To help people come out of technology addiction, the Service for Healthy Use of Technology Clinic at NIMHANS has launched a digital detox helpline, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. People can call 9480829675 and seek help, said Manoj Kumar Sharma, Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, who also heads …

11 Tips to avoid screen time for kids and help them unplug
2 years, 3 months ago

11 Tips to avoid screen time for kids and help them unplug

India Today  

Being cooped up indoors spelt many challenges for everyone during the Covid-19 pandemic. For children like me, especially, virtual schooling meant one thing: Lots of screen time. WHAT GUIDELINES ON SCREEN TIME SAY The Indian Academy of Paediatrics recommends that children younger than two years must not be exposed to screen, save for video calls with friends and family. Often, …

Tips for parents to monitor children’s online activities, break social media addiction in adolescents
2 years, 4 months ago

Tips for parents to monitor children’s online activities, break social media addiction in adolescents

Hindustan Times  

With suicide being the second leading cause of death in the young population, influence of social media and Internet is immense and health experts believe digital interventions among teenage kids and young adults are significantly affecting their mental health and well-being, making them more susceptible to self-harm, suicidal ideation and later suicide attempts. A study published in 2015 highlighted that …

Psychologist Shares Ways to Limit Your Kid’s Screen Time
2 years, 6 months ago

Psychologist Shares Ways to Limit Your Kid’s Screen Time

News 18  

Besides keeping us apart in the name of social distancing, the COVID-19 pandemic hooked us all to the screens a lot more than we used to be. Addressing the issue of rising screen time among the kids, the psychologist gave a few tips on how parents can limit the screen usage of their children. The health expert began by suggesting …

How to limit screen time for your kids? Psychologist shares tips
2 years, 7 months ago

How to limit screen time for your kids? Psychologist shares tips

Hindustan Times  

Children, these days, get hooked to the screen a lot more. Dr Jazmine McCoy, Psychologist, addressed the issue of screen time in kids and shared a few tips on what can be done from the parents’ end to limit the same. Psychologist shares tips Speaking of kids’ screen time, Jazmine wrote, “Before exposing kids to new technology like social media …

Digital Detox: How can parents encourage children to take social media breaks?
2 years, 9 months ago

Digital Detox: How can parents encourage children to take social media breaks?

India Today  

Digital detox is one method for reducing excessive screen time and encouraging healthy online habits. According to a study conducted by Guilford Journals, limiting social media use to 30 minutes per day can result in improved mental health and well-being. Because social media apps provide an endless stream of content, it's easy to lose track of time while scrolling through …

Parents Beware, Phone Addiction Can Hurt Relationship With Children: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Parents Beware, Phone Addiction Can Hurt Relationship With Children: Report

The Quint  

Interestingly, the report also highlighted that while the time that is spent with kids and family, in general, has gone up, the quality of time spent has deteriorated. At least 80 percent of smartphone users are on their phones even when they are spending time with their kids and 75 percent admit to having been distracted by their smartphones and …

If your child is addicted to online gaming, you should read this advisory by the government
3 years, 1 month ago

If your child is addicted to online gaming, you should read this advisory by the government

India Today  

With the advent of games like PUBG, Battleroyals and many others, online gaming addiction has been increased by manifolds. However, keeping the issues faced by most parents in mind, the government has issued a plethora of advisories on safe online gaming. The Ministry of Education has issued an advisory to parents and teachers on the adverse effects of online gaming. …

Amid Covid pandemic, online gaming addiction among kids a concern, say experts
3 years, 4 months ago

Amid Covid pandemic, online gaming addiction among kids a concern, say experts

Hindustan Times  

On August 25, a 16-year-old from Andheri left his house after his father reprimanded him for having spent ₹10 lakh, in a month, from his mother’s bank account for making in-game purchases, while playing PUBG online. According to Childline and city psychologists, the age of students being reported with mild as well as severe screen or online gaming addiction has …

Digitally addicted — kids in COVID times
3 years, 4 months ago

Digitally addicted — kids in COVID times

Deccan Chronicle  

Though various social networking platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, require the minimum age for creating an account as 13 years, many do not adhere to it. “What’s worse, in the absence of proper monitoring and restricted use, youngsters often end up sharing personal details and photographs on social media, which make them more vulnerable and expose them to violent and …

Counterview: A Ban is No Cure to Internet or Gaming Addiction in Kids
3 years, 4 months ago

Counterview: A Ban is No Cure to Internet or Gaming Addiction in Kids

News 18  

As the story goes, Sigmund Freud and his wife took their little daughter to a park. I firmly believe that stopping screen time for children under three years of age and limiting it thereafter along with a good 10-hours-a-night sleep will help control to an extent the endemic scale of disorders like autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Internet gaming …

View: China is Putting Limits to Online Gaming for Kids, Indian Policymakers Must Step in Too
3 years, 4 months ago

View: China is Putting Limits to Online Gaming for Kids, Indian Policymakers Must Step in Too

News 18  

Screen time refers to the amount of time a person spends watching screens, including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, TVs and computers. Greater screen time is associated with increased sedentary behaviour and less physical activity, affects mental health and leads to sleep deprivation. A study to assess the screen exposure trend in children shows doubling of screen time in 0-2 years …

How to limit screen time for kids and keep them engaged throughout the day
3 years, 11 months ago

How to limit screen time for kids and keep them engaged throughout the day

India Today  

With the work-study-at home concept turning almost a year old now, parents are having to find new and innovative ways to hold their kid’s attention. However, there are ways to keep kids engaged in this new normal we are living in while reducing screen time, and keeping them occupied and productive. In fact, with the launch of Learning Through Fun, …

The Social Media Generation: Behavioural Addiction in Children and Adolescents is a Real Concern
4 years ago

The Social Media Generation: Behavioural Addiction in Children and Adolescents is a Real Concern

News 18  

Living in an age of constant technological advancements, especially in the field of computer science, has a lot of benefits. While the DSM-5 only recognizes gambling addiction, there are a lot of debates going on about the inclusion of other widespread forms of behavioural addiction, such as addiction to shopping, sexual intercourse, watching pornography, playing video games, scrolling social media …

How to tell if your digital addiction is ruining your life
5 years, 1 month ago

How to tell if your digital addiction is ruining your life

Salon  

The fear that digital distractions are ruining our lives and friendships is widespread. Our fears about the impact of increasing amounts of screen time on ourselves and our children involve three main areas: mental health, addiction and the level of engagement with what’s going on around us. Much has been made of the potential links between depression and cell phone …

Making screen time meaningful for your child
5 years, 1 month ago

Making screen time meaningful for your child

India Today  

Children are digital natives this is such a commonly heard statement today, it means that children are born into a world filled with technology, digital media and screens, and they find nothing wrong with the same, as it is already existing in the world they were born in. The American Academy of Paediatrics recommends children younger than 2 avoid digital …

What parents need to know about technology addiction
5 years, 2 months ago

What parents need to know about technology addiction

Salon  

Look around, and it's easy to see how media and technology have changed our day-to-day lives, even compared to a decade ago. To find answers to these questions -- and, more importantly, to help families create a healthy digital lifestyle — Common Sense examines the latest scientific research about problematic media use in our new report, "Technology Addiction: Concern, Controversy, …

Let’s stay DIGI fit!
5 years, 3 months ago

Let’s stay DIGI fit!

Deccan Chronicle  

With the advent of technology we believed it made our lives easier. With the largest youth population in the world we intend to inspire them to make use of their free time on relevant things than wasting time surfing the internet and getting addicted to gadgets.” While most of our lives depend on gadgets and the internet, it is challenging …

Grandparents play big role in kids’ screen addiction habits
5 years, 6 months ago

Grandparents play big role in kids’ screen addiction habits

Hindustan Times  

While parents usually take the blame for spoiling their kids by letting them spend huge amounts of time with high-tech electronics, grandparents are to be equally blamed for screen addiction in children. While parents usually take the blame for spoiling their kids by letting them spend huge amounts of time with high-tech electronics, grandparents are to be equally blamed for …

METHODS FOR PARENTS TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
5 years, 7 months ago

METHODS FOR PARENTS TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE

Daily Mail  

Children as young as two are using social media, research from charity Barnardo’s has suggested. Internet companies are being pushed to do more to combat harmful content online but parents can also take steps to alter how their children use the web. Its website features a number of tips on how to start a conversation with children about using social …

Is technology a boon or bane for children
5 years, 7 months ago

Is technology a boon or bane for children

Deccan Chronicle  

As per the guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation, electronic screens, which have now become an inescapable aspect of human life, can cause harm to young infants and children below five years of age. Children below five who tend to spend extended periods of time on their smartphones are at risk of adverse physical and mental effects, as per …

what to do when teenagers are addicted to their phones
5 years, 8 months ago

what to do when teenagers are addicted to their phones

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization recently issued guidelines advising that children below one year not have access to any screens, TV or tablets; and that children, two to four, have limited screen time of not more than an hour a day. By now, we all know why WHO felt the need to issue the guideline, but just to reiterate, too much …

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