As we celebrate Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Feb. 7, we take a look at screen time of all kinds—and how reduced screen time is beneficial to our kids. But committing to time away from the screen is easier said than done for busy families. We have all been …
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Childhood 2022 Navigating Mental Health in the Digital Age
Kids today are growing up in an age defined by access to the internet, online devices and an increasingly connected world through social media. Parents navigating this world must make difficult decisions about what online activity to allow their children to partake in and how to protect kids from …
Read More »Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids: Exercise
In the second segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we look at exercise habits kids can form to maintain good cardiovascular health. Exercise Regular exercise is also a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. …
Read More »Report Says Kids Spend More Time Watching Online Videos Than Doing Any Other Activity on Their Digital Devices
When children flip open their computers or pick up mobile devices, they spend more time watching online videos than doing any other activity on their screens, a new survey reveals. The survey, detailed in the Common Sense Media report “The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to …
Read More »An Electronic Challenge Can you go phone free for our day of thanks?
I was thinking that maybe this Thanksgiving we could all give up our smartphones for a day. You can only answer your phone if the caller is a late dinner guest or one who needs directions. Or if there’s an emergency. Better yet, tell people to use your home phone …
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