Pediatrics
What your kids want to tell you about social media
(HealthDay)—Memo to Mom and Dad: Rein in your screen time.
Apr 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Rise in teen suicide, social media coincide; is there link?
An increase in suicide rates among U.S. teens occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may be a link.
Nov 14, 2017
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Pediatrics
Removing digital devices from the bedroom can improve sleep for children, teens
Removing electronic media from the bedroom and encouraging a calming bedtime routine are among recommendations Penn State researchers outline in a recent manuscript on digital media and sleep in childhood and adolescence.
Nov 2, 2017
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Pediatrics
Study: Lower-income kids give more time to TV, digital media
Children in lower-income families spend more time watching TV and using electronic devices than kids in more affluent homes, according to a survey released Thursday.
Oct 19, 2017
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Health
The value of unplugging
(HealthDay)—It's no secret that we love our smartphones and other electronic devices for staying connected.
Oct 18, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study analyses toddlers' reading and learning habits through electronic books compared to print books
Pediatricians, educators, and parents have always agreed on at least one thing: reading to your toddler – early on in life and regularly – is vital to promote language acquisition and also an enthusiasm for learning.
Jun 21, 2017
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Health
Mining the data mother lode
A mother posting on Facebook about the way her son behaves while playing video games could provide a vital clue for the correct treatment for his epilepsy. This is but one type of social media chatter that is informing data ...
Jun 7, 2017
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Pediatrics
Teach your kids to use media in healthy ways
(HealthDay)—Some pediatric health experts may have loosened the reins a bit on "screen time" for the youngest of children, but that doesn't mean parents should rely on electronic devices as babysitters, one pediatrician ...
Jan 30, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
TV and video games link to emotional and behavioural problems among young boys
New research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found a link between different types of electronic media and mental health among young children.
Jan 4, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nearly one in five young Ontario adults shows problematic use of electronic devices
As many as 19 per cent of Ontario adults aged 18 to 29 experience moderate to severe problematic use of electronic devices, which includes smartphones and tablets as well as computers and video game consoles, according to ...
Dec 7, 2016
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