Posts Tagged "screen time"

9 ways to deal with the end-of-summer blues

For many of us, winter blues pale in contrast of the end-of-summer doldrums. Many parents, myself included, don’t want to even think about how life will change dramatically in just 14 days.

8 guidelines for managing screen use this summer

Parents should be concerned about the amount of time their kids spend using screens, especially during the summer months when kids look for easy entertainment to relieve restlessness and boredom. Studies have found 8- to 18-year-olds are using technology significantly more than the two hours per day recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

October Q&A: Smartphones

  Question:

   Dr Kate, My son is entering 6th grade and insists on having a smart phone. What are your thoughts on this?

Screen Time and Its Emotional Effect on Our Kids

Dr. Kates discusses how screen time can affect kids’ emotional well being P & G Everyday. Article by Leah Maxwell.

Face Time Vs. Screen Time: The Technological Impact on Communication

Dr. Kate Roberts discusses the impact of technology overuse with Deseret News. Article by Chandra Johnson.

Marc Brackett didn’t become the director of Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence out of curiosity about emotions.
He got there after being bullied in school, followed by years of therapy.