responding to concerns about distractions, social comparison, and the overall negative effects of excessive screen teens to assert their autonomy, whether through socializing, rule-bending, or now, sneaking in some screen time. surface-level behaviors, teens will continue to find their own ways to reclaim control over their space and time

Pete Etchells’ book, “Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and How to Spend It Better)”, or Catherine What continues to strike us is that when we recommend these books and parents take the time to read them When they tie those findings to the lived experience of parents, educators, and teens, the message has This means finding the time to step into podcasts, social media platforms, parent forums, and even school

Step#2: Set up “Screen Time Passcode” to help prevent your teen from changing any settings that you will Click on the settings button on the main screen Scroll down and tap on “Screen Time” Scroll down and click on “Use Screen Time Passcode” Create a passcode, then re-enter the passcode to confirm. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. Click on the settings button on the main screen Scroll down and tap on “Screen Time” Scroll down and

A digital detox is often advertised as a practice of disconnecting from technology for a period of time According to the Oxford Dictionary it is, “a process or period of time in which one abstains from or positioning and financially capitalize their detox programs as the antidote or cure to what they see to be a “screen time addiction epidemic”. long term, some studies have indeed found that disconnecting from technology for a short period of time

heard some version of the warning, “Social media is ruining kids,” “Smartphones are addictive,” or “Screen time causes depression.” “dopamine loop” specific to phone addiction (1) , or confuse correlation with causation, (2)  it is time worst-case scenarios such as sextortion, bullying, predatory behaviour, and what they refer to as “screen It's time to shift that responsibility back where it belongs, onto the tech companies profiting from

Whether it’s helping parents implement screen value, rather than screen time, approaches or teaching

premier also speak to Dr Pete Etchells, whose recently published book “Unlocked, The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it Better)” (6) that pushes back against Dr Haidt’s thesis have a discussion? teen-social-media-ban-jonathan-haidt-peter-malinauskas/ 6/ https://thewhitehatter.ca/blog/a-book-review-unlocked-the-real-science-of-screen-time-and-how-to-spend-it-better-by-dr-pete-etchells

From worries about excessive screen use to fears of addiction, parents often grapple with navigating to cellphones may be using the term addiction colloquially to convey their perception of excessive screen In contrast, problematic cellphone use revolves around behavioral patterns, such as excessive screen time, compulsive social media scrolling, or gaming addiction. involve strategies like cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and establishing healthier screen

By taking the time to understand why young people use it and how it affects them personally, we can help does-technology-social-media-mental-health-issues-for-all-youth-we-need-to-reframe-the-question/ 2/ https://thewhitehatter.ca/blog/a-book-review-unlocked-the-real-science-of-screen-time-and-how-to-spend-it-better-by-dr-pete-etchells

It’s part of a growing tech arms race to capture the attention, screen time, and eventual loyalty of Over half use these platforms at least a few times a month. If your child starts spending more time talking to an AI than to real friends or family, it’s time to

Value, Not Screen Time 10/  Prepare for an AI Future, Not a Social Media Past 11/  Don’t Be Afraid to At the same time, access without guidance introduces unnecessary risk. Value, Not Screen Time The meaning of a youth or teen’s digital activity matters far more than the amount of time they spend on a device. These questions help shift the focus from policing screen time to understanding the role technology plays

Most parental control tools, whether through Apple’s Screen Time, Google Family Link, or third-party