Summary: A study from the University of Otago has found that the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, affects adolescent sleep. While screen time before bed had little impact, using screens in bed delayed sleep onset and reduced total sleep duration. The … [Read more...]
Better Sleep for Adolescents: Social Media and Screen Time
Summary: The US Surgeon General recently recommended warning labels for social media platforms due to their potential impact on youth mental health and sleep. A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health highlights screen habits linked with better sleep, such as … [Read more...]
Screen Time for Kids: Guidelines for Healthy Balance
Summary: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers guidelines to help parents manage their children’s screen time, emphasizing the importance of balance to support healthy sleep and overall development. The guidelines include recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics … [Read more...]