The 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.

A new study has found that the combination of less exercise and more screen time has a negative impact on children and teenagers’ behavior and their mental health.

Even with summertime upon us and things beginning to return to normal, it may be tough for some children to break their screen time habits after the pandemic.

If you are struggling to lose weight or noticed you’ve gained weight, it may have to do with screen time.

Dress nicely, turn your camera on, have pen and paper ready, and sit up straight,” Laverick suggests. Start a reviewing routineDr. Laverick suggests building a daily habit of reading through your notes from class. If you’re 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.

The Assistant Vice President of Academics at Concordia University Ann Arbor offers virtual learning tips.

The 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 it’s 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.

With many students learning from home on screens, posture problems may arise. Heres a look at what you can do to help avoid tech neck and back problems.