The Neurological Impact of Screen Time in Children and Adolescents
Shawna Shaughnessy
If you grew up before the year 2000, you had the privilege of a childhood before technology, where boredom was normal, imaginations were used, and days were spent playing outside with neighbors. Now, when you go to restaurants, grocery stores, or other public places, most people are looking down at their devices instead of engaging with others. Eye contact and a friendly smile from a passerby are now a thing of the past. We have become so distracted that the important things in life, like relationships and human connections, are no longer a priority. Have you ever questioned how this new normal could be impacting your child’s brain development? This...
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