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Ten Reasons to Get Screens Out of Classrooms
1. Not Safe
The internet is rife with harmful content including violence, sex, self harm, racism, hate/rage bait; internet exposes children to pedophiles, trafficking, cyberbullying, drugs.
Ten reasons why video games should be banned for children under the age of 12
Video games are a ubiquitous form of entertainment in today’s children and youth, and while fun and exciting, have a darker side that parents, teachers and health professionals can no longer ignore.
Ten steps to successfully unplug children from technology
BECOME INFORMED regarding the effects of technology on child development and learning.
Technology overuse is related to child attention problems, poor academics, aggression, family conflict, impaired sleep, developmental delays, attachment disorders, impaired body image, obesity and early sexuality.
Does playing video games enhance fine motor skills in children? “No” says a pediatric occupational therapist
As a child development specialist, a frequent question asked by parents, educators, and therapists is “Do video games improve fine motor skills”? Concerns continue
When did we decide that kids shouldn’t move?
School initiatives to enhance child development, behavior and learning. Grab a device and you sit. Put it down and you get up and move around.
Ten red flags that indicate your child is using too much technology
Includes ten Tech Tips for improved family connection, health and wellness. When working with children with problematic behaviours, at times it’s difficult to determine
Brain Drain – How technology disrupts early brain development
A common belief by today’s parents is that early use of technology by young children is harmless, and might even prove beneficial to their
Statement on Mass Shootings
Read how exposure to violent media content can be linked to rise in mass shootings. An unanswered question for the 21st century is to what extent
Sustainable Children – Are they a blast from the past?
Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the unique opportunity as a pediatric occupational therapist to witness profound changes in children. I used to
Unplug — Don’t Drug: A Critical Look at the Influence of Technology on Child Behavior With an Alternative Way of Responding Other Than Evaluation and Drugging
Working as a pediatric occupational therapist in school environments has provided me with a unique opportunity to observe an increasing phenomenon. Provision of adhd diagnoses
Why Phones Don’t Belong in School
A recent Los Angeles Times’ article reveals that teachers across America must compete with students’ phones for attention. Matt Miles, a high school teacher from
Suicide by Screens – The impact of Tech Neglect on child and youth
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Canadian children ages 10-19 years. The suicide rate for Canadian girls age 10-14 has doubled over the
Parenting in the Social Age
“Back in my day…” These famous words uttered by parents and grandparents around the world can cause new or young parents many an eye roll.
Living the Game
Missive for a ban on violent media content for children under the age of 12 On January 22, 2016, a 17 year old boy from
Balanced Technology Management – New paradigm shift toward managing balance between technology and healthy activities
For Parents, Teachers, Health Professionals, Governments, Researchers and Technology Production Corporations Children engage in an average of 7.5 hours and teens 9.0 hours per day
Technology Myth and Fact Sheet
The following twelve Technology Myths and Facts were compiled by Cris Rowan, pediatric occupational therapist, biologist, international speaker, and author of the book “Virtual Child”.
Wireless Radiation in Schools – Fact Sheet and Directives
What is Wireless Radiation? All devices which operate using electricity emit radiation. Wired or corded devices have insulated cables, preventing leakage of radiation. Wireless devices,
When Parents Prefer Devices
James Steyer with Common Sense Media was interviewed on PBS News on Nov. 2, 2015 regarding a newly released study showing teens spend 9 hours