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education1 hour ago•6 min saved

Schools rethink screens as LAUSD scales back device programs

Public schools’ rush to give every student a laptop is giving way to a digital reckoning: districts like Los Angeles Unified are rolling back device programs for younger students, instituting screen-time limits, banning YouTube on school devices, and moving toward in-class access only, amid parent activism and concerns that devices distract more than educate. The shift follows pandemic-era device proliferation, with bills and advisories at state and federal levels prompting debates about whether edtech truly improves learning or simply hooks students to screens and drives up costs.

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#digital-devices #edtech #education

technology3 days ago•7 min saved

Redesigning Screen Time: Turning Doomscrolling into Play, Learning and Connection

Screen time isn’t inherently harmful; its impact depends on intentional use. The piece suggests replacing doomscrolling with active play, word puzzles, meaningful online connection, and creation, plus learning via well-designed apps. It cites research showing gaming can boost problem-solving and mood when motivated rather than compulsive, and that digital learning can be effective when gamified and tailored. The core advice: check your reasons for scrolling, mix in creative and learning activities, stay mindful, and use digital tools to build skills and social ties.

via The Guardian|

#cognitive-skills #digital-wellbeing #gaming-benefits

health6 days ago•10 min saved

Federal Health Advisory Urges Limits on Youth Screen Time Amid Public Health Concerns

A new surgeon general’s advisory warns that excessive screen time among children and teens poses public health risks, with adolescents averaging four or more hours daily; it recommends age-based limits (no screens under 18 months, less than one hour daily for under 6, and two hours daily for ages 6–18) and outlines calls to action for families, schools, healthcare providers, policymakers and tech companies, noting the absence of a confirmed surgeon general in the Trump administration as the guidance is released.

via CNN|

#health #policy #public-health

lifestyle1 month ago•35 min saved

Detox in the capital: Americans test digital unplugging for a month

In Washington, D.C., a growing group of 20- and 30-somethings joined the Month Offline program, swapping smartphones for basic flip phones for a month to curb social‑media use. Participants like Jay West and Rachael Schultz describe moments of boredom but also newfound freedom as they navigate without Google Maps or Spotify; average daily screen time dropped from about six hours to four. Organizers say the goal is to foster a richer, communal social life, and researchers note such smartphone detoxes can improve well‑being and attention. The program costs around $100 and includes a flip phone plus peer discussion sessions, signaling a budding movement toward digital sobriety among young Americans.

via Yahoo|

#digital-detox #flip-phones #lifestyle

education1 month ago•5 min saved

LA Unified Sets Groundbreaking Screen-Time Limits in Classrooms

Los Angeles Unified School District approved a 6-0 resolution to curb device use, create grade-specific screen-time policies, prohibit devices for first graders, restrict self-directed YouTube access, require opt-outs, and audit ed-tech contracts, with the policy taking effect in 2026-27. The move comes amid a parent-driven backlash against heavy reliance on school devices and marks the first major district to pursue reduced screen exposure.

via NBC News|

#edtech-backlash #education #education-policy

lifestyle1 month ago•182 min saved

Turning Screen Time Into Real Life: A Mom’s Playbook for Less Tech, More Joy

CNN’s Life piece features Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff explaining that reducing kids’ screen time works best when you replace it with equally engaging offline activities and shape home environments to support healthy habits. Rather than a purge, implement small, lasting changes (like outdoor adventures, art corners, or family projects) and use blockers to keep homework distraction-free. Framing choices positively—celebrating real-world activities over digital rewards—helps kids choose offline options, reducing battles and improving evenings, sleep, and overall family happiness. Doucleff also notes her own life improved after cutting back on tech, highlighting the broader benefits of a well-structured digital diet for families.

via CNN|

#behavioral-psychology #digital-detox #habits

health1 month ago•8 min saved

Toddler Play Habits Shape Teen Fitness

A Montreal-led 1,668-child study followed participants from age 2.5 to 12 and found that three toddler habits—active play with parents, limited screen time, and adequate sleep—predict higher activity a decade later; each additional good habit adds about five minutes of outdoor play per day at age 12, with girls showing a larger gap (14.9% active vs 24.5% of boys). Fewer than 10% met all three WHO movement recommendations in toddlerhood, and the links held after adjusting for income, maternal depression, BMI, and temperament, underscoring the lasting impact of early family behavior on long-term wellness; the takeaway is to promote active, family-based play, screen limits, and healthy sleep from early years.

via Neuroscience News|

#adolescence #health #physical-activity

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

The Screenmaxxers: People Living Almost Entirely on Their Phones

WIRED profiles “screenmaxxers”—people who spend nearly all waking hours on their phones—exploring why they resist reducing usage, how work and connection drive it, and the broader debate over whether heavy screen time is harmful or can be meaningful.

via WIRED|

#digital-culture #screen-time #screenmaxxers

health-and-wellness1 month ago•9 min saved

Playtime Pays Off: Kids Who Game Often Shine Academically

A Columbia University study of 3,195 children aged 6–11 found that those who played video games more than five hours per week had higher odds of strong intellectual functioning (1.75x) and greater overall school competence (1.88x) after adjusting for demographics. They were also more socially integrated with peers and had fewer relationship problems, with no significant increase in mental health issues. Experts caution against overinterpreting the findings and emphasize moderating screen time, but the study suggests gaming may confer cognitive and social benefits that merit further investigation.

via YourTango|

#children #health-and-wellness #intelligence

arts-and-entertainment2 months ago•21 min saved

Boomers, the Real iPad Babies: A Doomscrolling Dilemma

A Washington Post feature examines how many baby boomers are glued to smartphones and tablets, doomscrolling for hours and shaping family life, dinners, and social outings, while exploring why older adults cling to devices and the broader implications for intergenerational dynamics.

via The Washington Post|

#arts-and-entertainment #boomers #doomscrolling

education2 months ago•1 min saved

Kindergarten Screens Stir Debate Over School-Time Tech

Parents are curbing home screen time while schools increasingly deploy iPads for kindergartners to games and videos (including YouTube during breaks), with districts claiming limited daily use even as families report growing classroom exposure—igniting a national debate over the role of tech in early education.

via The New York Times|

#classroom-technology #education #education-policy

lifestyle2 months ago•19 min saved

Early screen time tied to ADHD and autism traits in toddlers

New studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui link early screen exposure in babies and toddlers to atypical sensory behaviors by about 33 months, with increased risk for ADHD and autism traits. Findings show that even an extra hour of daily screen time at 18–24 months raises odds of sensory-seeking, sensory-avoidance, and low registration, and researchers urge screen-time reduction and sensory-processing guidance, alongside pediatric recommendations to limit digital media for very young children.

via Earth.com|

#adhd #autism #lifestyle

health3 months ago•9 min saved

Night-time rebellion: revenge bedtime procrastination costs sleep

University students in Pakistan describe revenge bedtime procrastination—staying up late to reclaim personal time—driven by autonomy, FOMO, and stress. Psychologists and doctors say it can signal underlying mental health issues and, while offering temporary control, it leads to fatigue, irritability and poorer academic performance unless awareness and healthier daytime routines are adopted.

via Dawn|

#health #mental-health #revenge-bedtime-procrastination

technology3 months ago•18 min saved

Mobile Apps Upend Gaming Time, Report Warns

A large new report by gaming-industry advisory firm Epyllion argues that mobile apps—ranging from social media and online betting to AI-based tools—are drawing users away from traditional video games, signaling a post-pandemic shift in how people spend their time and money and posing a challenge for game publishers as attention spans shrink and live-service models gain prominence.

via Push Square|

#ai-apps #attention-economy #gaming-industry

health3 months ago•12 min saved

Screens on the edge: Chatterjee urges 18+ age ban on social media to curb youth mental health crisis

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee argues that children’s screen time is the era’s top public health threat, recounting a case where reducing evening device use helped a suicidal teen avoid antidepressants and recover; he advocates an 18+ age limit on social media, warns of harms from screens (sleep disruption, myopia, exposure to pornography) and champions prevention-led NHS reforms, including health coaches, while emphasizing that strong relationships are key to long-term wellbeing.

via The Guardian|

#health #mental-health #nhs