4 ways to make screen time more productive for kids
2 years, 1 month ago

4 ways to make screen time more productive for kids

India Today  

There has been a seismic shift in the way we consume information over the last decade. SET AND MANAGE A TIMER The time dimension can be laid into length of use, time intervals between screen time and periods of non-use. Learning content synced to the 25-minute chunks of screen use leads to meaningful learning. SET SCREEN BRIGHTNESS ON DEVICES Our current environment where we use screens throughout the day is a novel experience for our visual system. We also need to ensure that screen use does not over strain our visual system.

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Screen time before bed negatively affects children's sleep and behavior
5 days, 20 hours ago

Screen time before bed negatively affects children's sleep and behavior

NL Times  

Dutch youth doctors are increasingly concerned about the quality of sleep among elementary school-aged children, citing excessive screen time before bed as a significant contributor to poor sleep. "Looking at a screen right before bed can make it much harder for children to feel sleepy," said Margreet Harskamp of AJN. However, 59 percent think screen time has no effect on …

Less screen time, happier kids: New research links reduced media use to better behaviour. Check detox tips for parents
1 week, 3 days 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 …

High screen time making kids angry, affecting class scores, say PGI Chandigarh experts
1 month ago

High screen time making kids angry, affecting class scores, say PGI Chandigarh experts

Hindustan Times  

A significant rise in behavioural and developmental issues among children due to excessive screen time is a cause of concern, say experts at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. According to a 2021 study conducted by the PGIMER, Chandigarh, screen time prevalence among children aged 2-5 years is around 59.5%, with reduced physical activity reported in this …

5 essential tips for parents to foster healthy screen time habits in toddlers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

5 essential tips for parents to foster healthy screen time habits in toddlers

India Today  

How to pacify a screaming toddler? ESTABLISH CLEAR LIMITS Healthy boundaries concerning screen time for a child must be placed at an early age. INTERACTION WITH THE CONTENT Share a show, an app, or digital content that needs to be interactively experienced together, turning screen time into a shared experience. Spending some quality family time playing board games or going …

Watching TV or gaming just before bed makes no difference to children's sleep, shock new study shows
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watching TV or gaming just before bed makes no difference to children's sleep, shock new study shows

Daily Mail  

Allowing kids to use smartphones and tablets or watch television before bed has 'little impact' on how they sleep, research today suggested. But scientists in New Zealand, who tracked the screen time of dozens of children aged 11 to 14, found their sleep health was unaffected. It comes as Swedish health chiefs yesterday ruled toddlers should not be allowed to …

7 tips for parents to reduce child's screen time as it could be leading to obesity, poor grades
3 months, 3 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 …

New research shows reducing screen time drastically improves your child's mental wellbeing in just 2 weeks
5 months, 1 week ago

New research shows reducing screen time drastically improves your child's mental wellbeing in just 2 weeks

Hindustan Times  

The pervasive presence of digital devices in human life has debilitating consequences. Long hours of screen time have adverse effects on children's mental wellbeing. Behaviour showed rapid improvement within just two weeks of reducing screen time to an average of three hours per week. By reducing screen time, you redirect their energy, promoting positive prosocial behavior and emotional growth. Curbing …

How To Set Screen Time Limits With Your Kids
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Navigating screen time positively during the summer break | Expert
7 months ago

Navigating screen time positively during the summer break | Expert

India Today  

In today's digital world, screen-based activities can significantly enhance children's learning experiences. However, despite these merits, parents must balance screen time with outdoor activities and reading to ensure holistic development. Navigating screen time positively during this time involves setting clear limits and balancing tech use with other activities. Connected to the "Baatu Parenting App," parents can closely monitor their child's …

How Bad, Really, Is Screen Time For Young Children?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

How Bad, Really, Is Screen Time For Young Children?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When we become parents, most of us start out with the best of intentions — so good, in fact, that they quickly crumble in the face of reality. It’s important to note that the study does not prove a causal relationship between screen time and atypical sensory processing disorders, only a correlation. We don’t know if screen …

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 …

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 …

Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection
1 year, 2 months ago

Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection

Hindustan Times  

Research suggests that excessive screen time can harm children’s cognitive development, but how much is too much? While no clear link has been found between children’s screen time and ADHD, growing evidence shows that mobile phone use can lead to developmental problems by the time they reach school age. It found that the children who screened positive for probable ADHD …

Experts grapple with the vexing question of how much screen time is too much for children
1 year, 3 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. …

6 Screen-Free Ways To Engage Your Child
1 year, 5 months ago

6 Screen-Free Ways To Engage Your Child

News 18  

Summer vacations are all about fun before the next school year begins and life goes back to its usual routine. In fact, the surveyed parents expressed what they would like to see their children do instead, and these included things like improving English speaking skills, learning social skills, performing arts, etc. Meghna Yadav, Child Psychologist and Head of Training, KLAY …

How to keep your kids away from screens during the summer vacation?
1 year, 8 months ago

How to keep your kids away from screens during the summer vacation?

India TV News  

Summer vacations mean a break from school, travelling, and extra play time for kids. Some of the top concerns of parents include ‘help kids learn while having fun ’, ‘keeping pace with their curiosity to learn new things' ’, and ‘managing boredom amongst kids in creative ways' ’. With more free time at hand during summer vacations, parents have a …

Holidays Vs school tenure: When do kids spend more hours with screen?
1 year, 8 months ago

Holidays Vs school tenure: When do kids spend more hours with screen?

Hindustan Times  

Researchers have found that primary school children are less active, more likely to be on screens, and tend to have a worse diet than on holidays rather than during the school tenure. Assessing responses for 358 primary school students, researchers found that on holidays, children were likely to be 12 minutes less active each day, 27 minutes more sedentary, and …

Impact of screen time on your child's development: A guide for parents
1 year, 8 months ago

Impact of screen time on your child's development: A guide for parents

India TV News  

With the increasing prevalence of digital devices, screen time has become a part of most children's lives. While screen time can have benefits, such as educational apps and social media platforms, excessive use can have a negative impact on a child's development. Excessive screen time can also affect a child's social and emotional development. To manage your child's screen time, …

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 …

Young kids spend an average of 100 minutes of screen time per day
1 year, 9 months ago

Young kids spend an average of 100 minutes of screen time per day

NL Times  

Young children up to the age of six spent an average of seven minutes more on screens per day compared to 2022. Current media use among young children is, therefore, considerably higher, the Netwerk said. The research also showed that digital media use often goes hand-in-hand with sitting still and that sitting still increases as children get older. “In previous …

11 Tips to avoid screen time for kids and help them unplug
2 years, 2 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, …

Screen time and children: When to introduce it and how much is appropriate
2 years, 2 months ago

Screen time and children: When to introduce it and how much is appropriate

Hindustan Times  

Monitoring a child's screen time can be difficult because screens are practically everywhere. However, too much screen time can harm a child's growth and cause issues with weight and sleep. How much screen time is appropriate for your kids: With the continuous rise of social media, advanced technologies, and innovative new apps - screens surround us all of the time. …

Want your child to grow up smart? Limit their screen time to an hour a day, study says
2 years, 2 months ago

Want your child to grow up smart? Limit their screen time to an hour a day, study says

Daily Mail  

Hours on screens might worsen risks of obesity, low self-esteem and ADHD This will increase brain functioning and in turn improve children's memory They should also engage in traditional play for at least 15 minutes a day Children who spend less than an hour on iPads and other gadgets each day develop better brains than their peers, a study suggests. …

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, 6 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 …

View: China is Putting Limits to Online Gaming for Kids, Indian Policymakers Must Step in Too
3 years, 3 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 Involve Kids In Other Activities To Reduce Their Screen Time and Protect Their Eyes
3 years, 3 months ago

How To Involve Kids In Other Activities To Reduce Their Screen Time and Protect Their Eyes

News 18  

“I miss the good old busy mornings of packing lunch, braiding my daughter’s hair, nagging my son to be ready on time and dropping them off at the bus stop. This is worrying, but Divya suggests some fun solutions to reduce screen-time: Board games: Get a few that interests the kids, as children of all ages enjoy these and there …

How to limit screen time for kids and keep them engaged throughout the day
3 years, 10 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, …

Is your child watching videos during school hours?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is your child watching videos during school hours?

Live Mint  

The parent-teacher community has barely made peace with online schooling. With immersive technology available and eyes glued to the screens, children have been handed over the largest ever bag of soft, fuzzy candy floss, while also being asked to ration its consumption. While empathising with their limited assimilating powers, we could try swinging the following: Use tools: Get a pillow …

Covid-19 impact: Is your child's screen time really productive?
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 impact: Is your child's screen time really productive?

India Today  

Is my child's screen time really productive?. Engaging in physical activities/movement is an essential part of a child's life as it not only is instrumental in maintaining physical health but also the mental well-being of children. The way several online physical activity sessions are designed, they ensure that; children are physically moving and are not static, the child's focus is …

Why not all screen time is the same for children
4 years, 2 months ago

Why not all screen time is the same for children

BBC  

Why not all screen time is the same for children Getty Images Interactive screen use on devices like tablets can be beneficial but there is also evidence that too much screen time can impact on sleep Screens are a fixture in children's lives from a young age, but giving them access to television, tablets or phones doesn't always mean it …

5 ways to reduce screen time of kids amid Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

5 ways to reduce screen time of kids amid Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

Gone are the visions of idyllic childhoods spent frolicking in the fields and playing in the pastures; for many kids, green grass has been replaced with gadget screens. Also, excessive screen time disrupts sleeping patterns and can have serious health consequences. Excessive screen time may hinder a toddler's ability to observe and experience the usual everyday activities theyneed to engage …

Remote learning and screen time expert tips.
54 years, 11 months ago

Remote learning and screen time expert tips.

Slate  

Devorah Heitner is a rare breed these days—a tech optimist. But we know we can’t avoid screens entirely, so let me ask you this instead—is all screen time created equal? I’ve been trying to get people to move past the term screen time because it doesn’t really describe the way we all use screens now. So if they start to …

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