Tag: smartphones
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Study Warns: Excessive Screen Time Links to Myopia in Young People
A new study in one of the world’s top medical journals revealed excessive screen time can cause myopia in young people. Children and young adults have a higher risk of developing myopia, or short-sightedness, the research finds. Researchers and eye health experts from Singapore, Australia, China, and the UK collaborated on the study. One of…
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15 Offline Activities To Help Train Children’s Brains
If you’re like most parents in this country, you encourage your children to do more offline activities. Technology has dampened creative abilities as well as robbed this generation of spending time in the great outdoors. However, as a parent, you want them to use their brain and enhance their playtime without being hooked to WIFI.…
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8 Types of Self Care to Never Ignore
Sacred writings from many cultures and traditions express the virtues of treating others how you want them to treat you. The idea is that you respect and accept other people so that they will do the same. However, you may be one of the countless people who have no love for themselves, and you have…
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10 Signs It’s Time to Put Down Your Phone and Be More Present
What’s the first thing you reach for when you wake up in the morning? If you’re like most Americans, you’ve no doubt grabbed your phone to check social media and any emails or messages you’ve received. Do you struggle to put down your phone and connect with the people in front of you? It may…
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8 Ways to Kid-Proof Your Electronic Devices
Having electronic devices and access to the internet has become a way of life for adults and children alike. Many parents rely on tablets and smartphones to keep their kids’ attention while working or doing other errands. However, having access to so much information comes at a hefty price tag, so you must kid-proof these…
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12 Behaviors Reveal That You Check Your Phone Too Much
With technology being more accessible than ever, people check their phones more than before. Checking a phone is a common occurrence, but some people check theirs more than others, and they might do it at inopportune times. If you ever wonder if you check your phone too often, some behaviors can clue you in. Anytime…