SCREEN TIME

Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Keeping Kids Off Screens: A Simple Plan

Parents often feel powerless when their children demand more screen time, but a new approach shows that limits are both doable and beneficial. Recent research points out that devices are built to hook us; the brain’s dopamine system, originally meant for survival needs, now pushes us toward endless

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Nature as a Bridge: Stories That Show Us How to Connect

The film “In Our Nature” looks at how kids who spend more time on screens than outside might lose touch with the world around them. The makers asked: if children are glued to devices for up to seven hours a day, what will happen when nature lessons become more political and less universal? They set

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Kids’ Screen Habits Shifted After COVID, Study Finds

A new review shows that children and teens are spending more time on computers, phones, tablets and video games than they did before the pandemic. The only exception is television, which has been watched less over the last few years. Researchers sifted through 60 studies that covered kids up t

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Kids and Screens: A New Playtime Plan

The United Kingdom has issued fresh rules for parents, urging them to limit the amount of time young children spend on electronic devices. The guidance says that babies under two years old should not use screens at all, while children aged two to five should be capped at one hour of solo screen time

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Screen Hours, Sleep Loss and Teen Mood in Dharan

Teenagers in Dharan spend almost five hours a day looking at screens, well over the two‑hour limit that health experts suggest. Because of this extra time in front of devices, many students do not get enough sleep. In a study of 259 secondary‑school pupils from both government and private scho

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Kids Who Move More Shine Bright Even When They Watch Screens

A new study looks at how kids’ screen habits and exercise affect their overall well‑being. Researchers focused on American children after the pandemic, when many families changed how they spent time at home. The data came from a large national survey that asked parents about their children’s daily

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Feb 07 2026OPINION

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

A recent study by a leading neuroscientist shows that people born between 1997 and 2010 performed worse on standard school tests than those who came before them. The scientist says the drop in scores is tied to how much time these kids spend looking at screens instead of reading books or doing deep

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Jan 23 2026EDUCATION

How Screens and Playtime Shape Young Minds

Researchers wanted to see how much time kids spend on screens and playing outside affects their learning and feelings. They looked at different groups of preschoolers and how they use their time. Some kids spend a lot of time on screens, while others play outside more. The study aimed to see if thes

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Jan 23 2026HEALTH

How Screen Time Affects Kids and Their Parents

Kids today spend a lot of time in front of screens. This isn't just a casual observation; it's a concern backed by research. A recent study looked into how much time children aged 4 to 11 spend on screens and how their parents' internet habits might influence them. The study found that both kids an

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Jan 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Unplug and Reconnect: The Rise of Analog Living

In a world buzzing with screens and apps, people are starting to miss the old ways. They're swapping their phones for film cameras, their Spotify playlists for vinyl records, and their doomscrolling for knitting. It's not just about nostalgia; it's about finding balance. Analog living is about doin

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