Kids’ smartphone use linked to health risks

How’s that? A study published in the journal Pediatrics this week found children under 12 who had smartphones faced a higher risk of depression, obesity, and sleep deprivation. And the younger a child ...
Movieguide

Exactly How All That Screentime Impacts Your Child’s Brain

The saying, “Don’t sit in front of the TV all day. It will rot your brain,” might not be the overdramatic statement as people once ...
Boston Herald

ABCD lobbies to save Head Start early-learning program from ax

Fearing federal cuts to Head Start, Action for Boston Community Development has launched a lobbying effort to fight for the early education program for low-income ...

Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...
CNN

Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests

Students “lost out on about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning” when in-person learning stopped during the public health crisis, according to a paper published Monday in the journal ...
Forbes

Put Children In The Driving Seat Of Their Own Learning For Better Results

Children learn better when they are more active in lessons and have more control over their learning, says a new study. Hands-on activities, discussions, group work, feedback and using ...

Kids who get smartphones early face higher health risks

A recent study shows that introducing smartphones to children before age 12 can lead to mental health issues and obesity.