Parents’ phone and screen time

This study found that high use of phones/devices by parents in their down time is linked to worse parenting practices: https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/parents-who-relax-using-screen-time-are-worse-parents-study-says

This research suggests that cell phones and other electronic devices can have a negative impact on a student’s performance by just being present in the classroom- even if they are switched off: https://www.sciencealert.com/phones-in-lectures-can-hurt-grades-even-when-not-used

IOS 12 claims to have more nuanced options for parents to limit their kids’ screen time: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/04/ios-12-lets-parents-limit-kids-screen-time/ How tech experts approach screen time with their kids: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/d/why-are-silicon-valley-parents-fighting-to-keep-kids-away-from-tech/vi-AAy9vIe

2 different perspectives on the larger social impacts of growing up with smartphones: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/once-more-feeling/201708/no-smartphones-are-not-destroying-generation  

Apple has set up a webpage designed for parents to access info on controlling screen time: http://money.cnn.com/2018/03/14/technology/apple-parental-page/index.html  

Some data about kids’ use of mobile devices, and some tips for parents   https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-parents-should-know-and-do-about-young-children-and-mobile-devices-2017102412619  

A perspective on the inevitability of facing that for the generation of kids growing up, smartphones are the norm: http://theweek.com/articles/719861/kids-need-smartphones-over    

A look at the good and the bad of growing up with smartphones: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/  

A creative dad has created a smartphone app that forces your kids to reply to you when you message them by locking their phone until they reply: http://www.scarymommy.com/dad-son-app-reply-asap/?utm_source=FB http://www.replyasap.co.uk https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/replyasap-app-attack/  

Research showing the impact of with or without blue light exposure: http://www.sciencealert.com/new-study-confirms-you-really-should-turn-your-phone-off-at-bedtime?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=95436e1e0f-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-95436e1e0f-365490661  

A new study out of the University of Texas at Austin, found that having phones within sight or within easy reach means some of our brainpower is inevitably used up as we try not to be distracted, so that we are less able to concentrate and performance on cognitive tasks is impacted, even if the […]

A new study out of Illinois State University suggests that young children whose parents interrupt family time by pulling out their smartphones or tablets:   http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170615/when-parents-focus-on-smartphones-kids-misbehaving-can-rise#1 http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=204671  

A new long term study out of Australia found that teens who are on their phones late at night are more likely to develop poor sleep habits, which over time led to declines in overall well-being and mental health: http://food.ndtv.com/health/late-night-cell-phone-usage-may-put-teenagers-at-risk-of-depression-1706057

A Japanese company has created a smartphone case, which can only be removed with a specific screwdriver, allows parents to set time restrictions on their child’s smartphone usage via an accompanying app. The company is expected to charge around $5 a month for a two-year contract that includes the case. http://mashable.com/2017/04/25/kids-japan-smartphone/#wMDKuTJpOaqw https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/smartphone-case-that-allows-parents-to-stop-children-becoming-addicted-to-devices/ar-BBAjM7r  

A new survey suggests that cell phone use may be associated with a reduction in drug use in teens: http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/survey-suggests-drug-abuse-lower-in-teenagers-due-to-heavy-usage-of-smartphones-and-pcs-367114.html  

Some tips for parents on modeling good cell phone use: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/23/well/family/5-no-phone-zones-for-parents-and-kids-alike.html?mwrsm=Email&_r=0 And some thought about how to deal with teens who are on their phones all the time: Too Much Screen Time? When Your Teenager is Always On the Phone

An interesting device to limit cell phone use while driving: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/shellback-offers-teenagers-parents-intelligent-113000432.html  

A look at the problem, and how to deal with it: Ask the Expert: Should I Take Away My Teen’s Cell Phone at Night?

An explanation of how mobile phones disrupt your ability to fall asleep: http://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-how-smartphone-light-affects-your-brain-and-body?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=d3c3abb4ef-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-d3c3abb4ef-365490661

New research has revealed that exposure to bright, blue-tinged light – similar to the kind emitted by your smartphone – can affect our metabolisms, potentially causing us to stack on weight, and mess with our bodies’ ability to regulate glucose. http://www.sciencealert.com/checking-your-phone-at-night-could-be-messing-with-your-metabolism