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Screens in Schools – Are ‘tech-centric’ teachers addicted to technology?
As the debate rages about the use of cell phones, tablets and computers in schools, one unaddressed question is “Are the teachers that are
Ten reasons why children under the age of 12 should not play violent video games.
Video games are a ubiquitous form of entertainment in today’s children and youth, and while fun and exciting, video games have a dark side that
Screens, Sleep and Play – Guidelines for Healthy Living
Children are overusing screens 4-5 times what Doctors recommend. Three out of four children are sleep deprived, adversely affecting their health, mood, and school performance.
Ramifications of Early Screen Use – Content, duration, and age of first exposure are critical.
Research regarding screen use in the early years is revealing significant changes to brain and body development, necessitating immediate public health education interventions. Understanding
Wireless Radiation is NOT SAFE for Children – National Toxicology Program findings indicate “Go Wired” campaign urgently required to protect children.
What is wireless radiation? All devices which operate using electricity emit radiation. Wired or corded devices have insulated cables, preventing leakage of radiation into the
Stop School Mass Shootings? Go after the video game and pharmaceutical industries.
Includes the School Mass Shooter Risk Inventory! The recent rise in mass school shootings has resulted in a singular focus on the implement of
Rewarding Students with Screens – Pros and cons for best practice in schools
Increased use of cell phones and tablets in schools has reached a point of no return, as evidenced by education government’s refusal to fund books.
The Rise of Tech Activism and How You Can Take Part
Guest Blog by Jenifer Joy Madden. “Ban Russian Bots.” The words shone brightly projected across Twitter headquarters. Not long after, a listener of NPR’s 1a wrote: “Wish there was a
Pediatrics Summary – Children, Adolescents and Screens: What We Know and What We Need to Learn
An interdisciplinary summit called Children and Screen Time: A Growing Health Crisis was held in Washington DC on Nov. 1, 2017 sponsored by Children and
Tap, Click, Commercialism
Guest Blog by Kathy Kleckner Children’s reading is reduced to little more than a pipeline for profits in a new book from Lisa Guernsey and
Gamer Brain – How video games are wiring your child’s brain for failure.
Meet Joe. Exhausted, Joe hauls himself out of bed after a night of gaming, following his Mom’s third attempt to get him up. If she’d
Tech Guilt – Is feeling guilty about your child’s technology overuse enough?
Following a recent media interview on the negative impact of technology on children, the reporter stated that she “felt guilty” about letting her children use