Science Vs Screens: Are They Ruining Our Brains and Mental Health and Eyes and
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Apr 29, 2021 Scientists dive into the concerns surrounding excessive screen time, exploring its impact on mental health, social connection, and eye health. They discuss the effects on children's attention spans and mental health as well as the relationship between screen time and social media on mental well-being. Debunking myths, they highlight the lack of evidence linking screens to poor eyesight and instead explore other contributing factors.
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Researcher Shares Pandemic Parenting Reality
- Brenna Hassinger-Das describes juggling her seven-year-old son's remote schooling while working from home during the pandemic.
- She notes that if her son finished schoolwork he often moved to more screen time while she tried to work.
Caregiver Interaction Shapes Learning From Screens
- Screen effects on language depend heavily on caregiver interaction, not screens alone.
- Kids learn from shared, back-and-forth engagement around media the same way they learn from books.
Prioritize Use Over A Magic Time Limit
- Focus less on an arbitrary daily screen-time number and more on what screen time replaces and how it is used.
- Prioritize active, social, or educational screen use and balance it with outdoor play and real-world interaction.