Our screen habits have become out of control since lockdown and it’s worrying us. What to do to dial down screen distraction.
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Our screen habits have become out of control since lockdown and it’s worrying us. What to do to dial down screen distraction.
The surprising benefits of teachers posting learning videos on TikTok.
Sky News: If you worry that children may be more susceptible to video game addiction than ever, you’re not alone.
Channel 7: With millions of children in lockdown, steps parents can take to help keep their children safe
Do you struggle to switch off from social media, are constantly distracted by your phone, stay up later than you want because you’re online scrolling. As I explain to Kochie and Nat from Sunrise, a digital detox is not the solution because it doesn’t work, the answer is to use your technology in different ways. The segment talks about some of the tips I provide in my new book ‘Life Mode On”.
Many of us worry that we are addicted to our phone, but is this a real thing. as I discuss in my interview with ABC News Breakfast, the reason we pick up our phone so much is that we use it to receive stress. We do this so often that it nows leads us to pick up our phone every 12 minutes on average. I also talk about my new book “Life Mode On’ which helps us to understand and take control of, and be more present when we are using technology.
Around 95% of tweens have a social media account despite the legal age being 13 years. Social media companies are now setting up kid version of their platforms. I discuss the pros and cons of kids using these platforms and what parents need to know and do to keep their child safe.
Video gaming has soared in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic as kids spend more time at home. So how much gaming is too much, what are the long-term effects and how can parents set healthy boundaries?
New research shows that children who play video games on a school night are more likely to get better grades. As I explain, its not only time that is the important factor. It is also important to ensure that the games they play are good quality.
SkyNews: Australian young women cop more abuse online than girls from other parts of the world? Why is this? What are they doing wrong? From my work I identify the 3 factors causing this.
