Tag: screen time
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Bondu’s AI Dinosaur Toy: A Chatty Plush Sparks Joy and Health Worries
Introduction: A bright new toy hits the market In a sunlit office in San Francisco’s SoMa district, a startup named Bondu is pitching what it calls the future of play: a plush dinosaur equipped with an on-device chatbot that can talk, answer questions, tell stories, and guide kids through activities. The company plans to ship…
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Screen Time and Family Life: The Power of Human Connection
Introduction: A Royal Call to Rethink Screen Time In a thoughtful essay co-authored with Harvard Medical School professor Robert Waldinger, Catherine, Princess of Wales, raises a timely concern: the overload of smartphones and computer screens risks fragmenting family life. Describing an “epidemic of disconnection,” she urges families to pause, reflect, and reshape daily digital habits…
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Kate Warns That Screen Time Impacts Family Life
Introduction: A royal call to unplug The Princess of Wales has issued a timely warning about how smartphones and computer screens can erode the fabric of family life. In an essay written with Harvard Medical School professor Robert Waldinger, Catherine argues that an overload of digital devices creates an “epidemic of disconnection” that undermines the…
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Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World: Screen Time and Family Life
The Growing Challenge of Screen Time and Family Life The Princess of Wales has shone a light on a pressing contemporary issue: the surge of smartphones and computer screens that can erode the quality of family life. In collaboration with Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Robert Waldinger, Catherine penned an essay titled The Power of…
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Are smartphones becoming almost essential for Dorset’s youth?
Smartphones: a lifeline and a pressure point for Dorset’s young people In Poole, Dorset, young people describe smartphones as both a safety net and a source of anxiety. A recent discussion at a Smartphone Free Childhood event, featuring local authorities, educators, and health experts, highlighted how these devices shape daily life for children and teenagers.…
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Time, Screens and Stress: Ireland’s Barriers to Mental Wellbeing Revealed
Introduction: A nation grappling with mental wellbeing A new national survey by Mental Health Ireland sheds light on the everyday realities that shape mental wellbeing across Ireland. As Mental Health Month unfolds in October, the findings reveal a paradox: while a majority are taking deliberate steps to protect their mental health, a sizeable minority are…
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Time, Screens and Stress: Ireland Reveals Barriers to Mental Wellbeing in a Busy World
Ireland’s Quiet Crisis: Barriers to Mental Wellbeing in a Busy Nation A new national survey from Mental Health Ireland shines a light on the everyday hurdles that hinder mental wellbeing across Ireland. The report, released as part of Mental Health Month 2025, reveals that nearly one in five people do nothing each week to support…
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Time, Screens and Stress: New Report Reveals the Biggest Barriers to Mental Wellbeing in Ireland
Introduction: A nation wrestling with mental wellbeing A new national survey by Mental Health Ireland sheds light on what helps and hinders mental wellbeing in Ireland. The study reveals that nearly one in five people take no steps at all each week to support their mental health, while time constraints, heavy screen use, and financial…
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Bedtime Battle is Real: How to Get Your Child to Sleep in 10 Minutes
Why bedtime battles happen For many families, the nightly routine can feel like a tug-of-war. But the drama isn’t just parental frustration—it reflects a child’s developing sleep biology. Sleep is a foundation for learning, mood regulation, and overall health. When bedtime becomes predictable and soothing, children are more likely to drift off quickly and sleep…
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Adult Screen Time Under Review by Health Agency to Inform Policy
Overview: A first-of-its-kind look at adult screen time In a move signalling a broader view of family health, the Swedish government has tasked the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) with examining adults’ use of screens. This is the first time the government has given the agency a formal remit to study how adults engage with smartphones,…