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Experts weigh in on how parents should approach screen time limits for children
Read full article: Experts weigh in on how parents should approach screen time limits for childrenThe amount of screen time that children have daily has increased tremendously. Research from Common Sense Media shows that the media preferences of children ages 8-12 have changed.
Study: More screen time, less exercise has negative impact on kidsโ mental health
Read full article: Study: More screen time, less exercise has negative impact on kidsโ mental healthA new study has found that the combination of less exercise and more screen time has a negative impact on children and teenagersโ behavior and their mental health.
5 tips for successful virtual learning, according to a local academic
Read full article: 5 tips for successful virtual learning, according to a local academicDress nicely, turn your camera on, have pen and paper ready, and sit up straight,โ Laverick suggests. Start a reviewing routineDr. Laverick suggests building a daily habit of reading through your notes from class. If youโre indifferent to the notetaking method you use, sometimes switching up your method can help you stay more engaged in the content. Protect your eyesHas virtual learning bothered your eyes? Whether your learning is 100% virtual or a hybrid model, remembering these tips will set you up to do your best, even when the circumstances are not ideal.
Feel your eyes straining? Screen time may not be to blame
Read full article: Feel your eyes straining? Screen time may not be to blameThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. For those who are experiencing eye strain, it might be easy to assume itโs from all that screen time, but it could also be stemming from other issues. Macular degeneration is damage to the retina that makes it harder to see detail, which can make it challenging to drive, read and use electronics. A low vision doctor can help with macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and those who have suffered a stroke.