She worked on ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Ms. Rachel.’ Here’s her best screen-time advice for kids

She worked on ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Ms. Rachel.’ Here’s her best screen-time advice for kids

Of all the modern parenting paradoxes, navigating screen time usage might be one of the most complex—and divisive. Critics of screen time claim it can negatively impact social skills, behavior, and sleep. Proponents say it can help kids learn about living in a digital world, improve cultural awareness, and serve as a means of communication. Parents say sometimes they just need a break. The truth, of course, lies somewhere in the messy middle of …

Increased screen time can increase risk of depression in teen girls, finds study

A new study has found that excessive screen time can affect one's sleep, thereby increasing the risk of depressive symptoms; especially among teenage girls. The study was conducted by researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet and published in the journal PLOS Global Public Health.  Prior studies have linked the use of screens and devices with poorer quality of sleep and a higher chance of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depre…

Now we have more options than ever to see fictional content: the golden age of streaming platforms is not only not extinguished, but it is still booming.But in addition to an increase in the offer of fiction and documentaries, this era has other advantages.One study has revealed that streaming platforms make us lay down earlier at night, compared to 20 years ago, when there was only linear television.The research, carried out by experts from the…

Research shows that young children spend less time on digital media than last year. However, according to researcher Anouk Tuijman, there is still much to be gained.

A recent study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows alarming results: The use of screens before bedtime can increase the risk of insomnia by up to 59 percent. In addition, the average sleep time is reduced by 24 minutes. This is shown by a comprehensive study involving 45,202 young adults in Norway (via press release). The screen as the main cause According to leading scientist Gunnhild Johnsen Hjetland, it is not the consumed conte…

One Hour of Screen Time Before Bed Linked to Less Sleep and Higher Insomnia Risk

New study shows even brief nighttime device use can cut sleep by nearly half an hour