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 media and those in the age group of 2 to 5 shouldn't watch more than one hour of high-quality children's programming per day. Thus, it is then important that parents select digital platforms and programs wisely to ensure making screen time meaningful for their children. Making screen time meaningful for your child Parents to have the following as a checklist when choosing programs and digital media for their children- Will your child be exposed to safe and developmentally appropriate content meant for his/ her age group? The app is curated ad free platform that provides fun learning across WATCH, LISTEN, READ and LEARN segments offering thousands of curated content pieces making screen time meaningful for kids by bringing together children’s favourite world of popular and premium toons, e-books, audio stories, nursery rhymes, picture books and fun learn quizzes and more.

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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 …

Parents urged to be vigilant about children’s online safety over Christmas
1 month, 1 week ago

Parents urged to be vigilant about children’s online safety over Christmas

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parents have been urged to remain vigilant about their children’s online safety over …

5 Tips to keep your child safe online: E-Safety guide for parents
1 month, 2 weeks ago

5 Tips to keep your child safe online: E-Safety guide for parents

India TV News  

As children spend increasing amounts of time online, parents face a growing challenge: ensuring their kids are safe in the vast and unfiltered virtual world. Screen time is a growing concern for parents Unchecked screen time could lead to mental and physical issues, like: Sleep disturbances Reduced physical activity Strain on eyes The Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommends: No screen …

Do you restrict screen time for your kids? Study says, its better when you join them instead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Do you restrict screen time for your kids? Study says, its better when you join them instead

Hindustan Times  

A child’s digital access and exposure can be concerning for a parent, especially with the variety of content available and their influence. But a recent study led by Jamie Lingwood, Liverpool Hope University and Gemma Taylor, University of Salford states that it might be a good idea for parents to join them during their screen time. Findings of the study: …

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 …

How parents can manage their children's smartphone use
2 months ago

How parents can manage their children's smartphone use

NL Times  

In today's digital age, smartphones have become an essential part of daily life, not just for adults but also for children. How should parents manage their children's smartphone use, and at what age is it appropriate for a child to have their own smartphone? With the increasing prevalence of smartphones, children are not only exposed to educational content and social …

5 essential tips for parents to foster healthy screen time habits in toddlers
2 months, 1 week 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 …

6 Big Screen-Time Myths That Need To Be Busted
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 Big Screen-Time Myths That Need To Be Busted

Huff Post  

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, essentially, no screen time for babies under 18 months of age. “Achievement in a video game is so much easier and entertaining than studying for a test.” If your child is struggling in school or with their friends, that’s a bigger warning sign than going over their screen time limit, Kanojia said. “Our study …

Children under two should not be allowed to watch ANY TV or other screens, Sweden tells parents
4 months, 1 week ago

Children under two should not be allowed to watch ANY TV or other screens, Sweden tells parents

Daily Mail  

Toddlers should not be allowed to watch any television or screens and older children's screen time should be limited, Sweden has told parents. Children under the age of two should be kept away from digital media and television completely, the country's Public Health Agency said. 'For too long, smartphones and other screens have been allowed to enter every aspect of …

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 …

Parents are ditching screen time limits for kids against expert advice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Parents are ditching screen time limits for kids against expert advice

LA Times  

It’s Wednesday, June 26. Parents basically ignore screen time limits for young kids My husband and I have tried to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations on screen time for our two young children, much to their chagrin. But despite the dire predictions of experts about the risks of excessive screen time for young children — obesity, behavioral problems, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Navigating screen time positively during the summer break | Expert
7 months, 4 weeks 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 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; …

National project promoting safe screen time helps eight-year-old publish first book
9 months ago

National project promoting safe screen time helps eight-year-old publish first book

ABC  

In short: Four children from across the country have authored books with the help of the Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. A digital technologies educator says screen time can create opportunities for children if managed appropriately. But she said "screen time" was a broad term that covered everything from a video call with a family member to excessive, …

How does Apple make its devices safe for families?
11 months, 1 week ago

How does Apple make its devices safe for families?

India TV News  

As the world is celebrating 'Safer Internet Day', Apple Inc., said that it will be making some of the most powerful tools for learning, exploring and staying in touch, while empowering families to stay safe. Apple said that it continually designs new features to help make sure kids use its devices in ways their parents or guardians want. Apple said, …

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 …

Development of children's brains is influenced by their usage of tech devices: Research
1 year, 1 month ago

Development of children's brains is influenced by their usage of tech devices: Research

Hindustan Times  

According to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, time spent watching television or playing computer games has significant and long-term consequences on children's brain function, which while showing adverse effects also demonstrates some positive ones. Screen time on tech devices affects children's brain function: Research In particular, the research finds screen time leads to changes in the pre-frontal …

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 …

Worried about your kids' video gaming? Here's how to help them set healthy limits
1 year, 7 months ago

Worried about your kids' video gaming? Here's how to help them set healthy limits

NPR  

Worried about your kids' video gaming? But as I learned from talking to numerous experts — psychologists, game designers and researchers — the impact of video games is more nuanced than that of other kinds of screen time, like social media. Sponsor Message "Research has shown again and again and again, time spent playing video games is not predictive of …

Impact of screen time on your child's development: A guide for parents
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

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, …

Screen time and children: When to introduce it and how much is appropriate
2 years, 3 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. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Why not all screen time is the same for children
4 years, 3 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 …

Remote learning and screen time expert tips.
55 years 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 …

Screen time for kids: How much is too much?
4 years, 6 months ago

Screen time for kids: How much is too much?

Hindustan Times  

Crisp shirt and trousers? READ: MHRD working on SOPs for online classes, lesser screen time for students With increasing concerns over screen time among parents, Dr PS Narang, a Delhi-based paediatrician with around 40 years of experience, feels productivity is what should be given priority, and not screen exposure per se. But a parent must understand the difference between screen …

Coronavirus has changed the advice around screen time. Here's what it is now
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus has changed the advice around screen time. Here's what it is now

ABC  

If you're reading this while Bluey plays in the background for the umpteenth time this week, rest assured you are not alone. The department doesn't offer much guidance around what screen time entails, but says: "When using screen-based electronic media, positive social interactions and experiences are encouraged." 'It's more than just time limits' Other experts in the field say a …

Are phones affecting our relationship with our children?
4 years, 11 months ago

Are phones affecting our relationship with our children?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

How to Raise Media-Savvy Kids in the Digital Age
4 years, 11 months ago

How to Raise Media-Savvy Kids in the Digital Age

Wired  

This story is part of a series on parenting—from surveilling our teens to helping our kids navigate fake news and misinformation. Basic media literacy skills are like a second alphabet for the digital age, and fostering them in our children involves asking questions and being an active participant in their media consumption. Because of this cognitive limitation, media literacy efforts …

Infants spending too much time watching television and on screen devices
5 years, 1 month ago

Infants spending too much time watching television and on screen devices

Hindustan Times  

Researchers have found that the amount of time children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the researchers, by age 8, children in US were more likely to log the highest amount of screen time if they had been in home-based childcare or were born to …

Parents should be concerned about quality of screen time, not quantity, scientists say
5 years, 3 months ago

Parents should be concerned about quality of screen time, not quantity, scientists say

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

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 …

Is too much screen time bad for children? 使用屏幕时间过长对儿童有害吗？
5 years, 6 months ago

Is too much screen time bad for children? 使用屏幕时间过长对儿童有害吗？

China Daily  

Is too much screen time bad for children? 词汇表 glued to 全神贯注地盯着…看 eyesight 视力 short-sighted 近视的 headache 头痛 anorexia 厌食症 self-harm 自残行为 damaging 有害的 mental health 精神健康状态 life satisfaction 生活满意度 wellbeing 健康 paediatrics 儿科学 sleep 睡眠 exercise 体育活动，运动 测验与练习 1. According to new research, how much of a young person’s wellbeing is affected by using social media? 4. Who does …

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 …

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