Moral Truths – Virtual society’s shift from moral truths to immoral acts against children
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was quoted as saying “The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children”. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I am increasingly concerned about a growing disinterest by adults regarding declines in child health and wellness. What we knew to be true and evidenced based practice for raising, […]
Wired Child – iPad report from a 4 year old child
Brain smooshed, body sick and lumpy, heart fast, eyes stuck open, fingers red and roughy, lap tired and sore…. When asked what she feels like when she is watching TV, 4 year old Bella reported “When I’m watching TV, my brain feels smooshed, and my body feels sick and lumpy. TV makes my heart go […]
Family Fabric – Disconnect from the virtual, reclaim what is real
As a recent guest lecturer in Canada, US, China, India, and Nepal, I’ve witnessed vast disparities in wealth, religion, and culture. Yet my travels to globally based remote villages have also revealed one striking similarity, one unifying value, one central concept that ties all of humanity together. Above all else, human beings cherish their families. […]
Request Your MP Support Bill C-648
The following request is from Canadians For Safe Technology Bill C-648 – An Act Respecting the Prevention of Potential Health Risks From Radio frequency Electromagnetic Radiation Good afternoon, As you are aware, we joined MP Terence Young in Ottawa for the introduction of Bill C-648 – “The Warning Labels for Radio Apparatus Act”. We are […]
Wifi in Schools – Known risk, perilous outcomes, irrefutable liability
Join the Refuse to Use movement to create sustainable futures for all children now! In 2011, the World Health Organization categorized wireless (wifi) radiation emitted from cell phones, laptops, tablets, mobile phone bases, baby monitors, and routers, as a Class 2B, or possible, carcinogen. This classification was based on adult data, and did not take into […]