Lesson 2: Screen Time Recommendations

Key Points Negative Effects of Early Screen Exposure: American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations: Create a Media Plan: Use Screen Time Limits: Designate Screen-Free Time: Be a Positive Role Model: By […]

Lesson 1: Screen Time and Mental Health

Key Points Understanding Social Media’s Design: Dopamine and Addiction: Similarities to Gambling Addiction: Impact on Mental Health: Correlation with Mental Health Issues: Negative Body Image and Depression: Lack of Responsibility […]

How to Help Your Child Disconnect From Screens

There are many things you can do to help your child disconnect from playing on their devices during more meaningful times that could otherwise be spent with family or constructive […]

Effects of Screen Time

By the end of this lesson, you will know: The effects of screen time on your brain and your body, and How too much screen time can cause behavior and […]

Rate Your Screen Time

Before you can consider how to balance technology in your life, you need to take a screen time self-assessment. Continue on to the activity to begin.

iPhone’s Screen Time Parental Control Update

iPhone’s Screen Time Parental Control just got better with new communication limits. On December 10, 2019, Apple released iOS 13.3, allowing parents for the first time to set limits over […]

Rate Your Screen Time Follow Up – Educator

You and your student took a 15-question, yes or no survey, adapted from Dr. David Greenfield’s The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, “Smartphone Compulsion Test.” This survey is an […]

Effects of Screen Time – Educator

By the end of this lesson, your student will know: The effects of screen time on your brain and your body, and How too much screen time can cause behavior […]

Rate Your Screen Time – Educator

Your student took a 15-question, yes or no test, adapted from Dr. David Greenfield’s The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, “Smartphone Compulsion Test.” This test surveyed their own perceptions […]