Empathy starts early. Some scientists theorize and show that we are effectively innately empathetic. That is, we have what are called mirror neurons in our brain that are able to connect on a basic empathetic level with others. The video below does a good job of breaking this down for…
Ever wondered if all that screen time is negatively affecting your child’s brain? Bad news, I am afraid. According to all the experts, this electronic screen syndrome (ESS) is causing sleep deprivation, social isolation, behavior problems, and a hyper aroused nervous system. Some paediatricians have estimated that up to 80%…
In a recent conversation with my 13-year-old son he shared that when he and his peers were discussing video games he told them that he is not allowed to play anything where there is killing. For a moment I felt bad about this concerned that my rules could be affecting…
Google prides itself in the great tools built to assist teachers and create a robust learning environment for our youth, but as of yet, they are unwilling to even turn on a filter for devices sent to schools.
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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has heard numerous stories in recent years of children being exposed to hardcore and softcore pornography at school and on school-issued devices. Sometimes, the schools have inadequate, outdated, or poorly managed filters in place at the school level (check...Without even going into the health effects of kids spending 8-12 hours a day sitting inside staring at screens, isn't anyone concerned that the majority of these "sport" games involve being the best at killing people? Is this really the type of competition that we want to encourage, normalize, and reward in our young people (or anyone for that matter?)
Of course if you are a part of the industry making billions of dollars, I can see why you'd think it a good idea.
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High School Partnership — High School Esports League
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I-Team: Social media resulting in more criminal charges for teacher misconduct
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Social media and technology are resulting in more teachers facing criminal charges for misconduct.Kentucky dad accused of punching, killing 1-month-old son after losing video game
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Anthony Trice, 26, of Louisville, was playing a game Friday while watching the baby in a bedroom at his West Jefferson Street home, the Louisville Metro Police Department said.m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156672801238477&id=619783476
When schools are requiring more screentime then is recommended for their health, something is wrong....
Joe Mathews: How I lost the screen-time battle with my kids
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The state of California recommends no more than 60 minutes online after school but also has moved more of their academic work to the computer.Porn Is Not The Worst Thing On TikTok
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It looks innocent — just kids making music videos, and it is that, but it's also so much more.I'm confused. I thought schools were struggling financially. How do they have billions to spend on video games? Is this taking the place of real life activities where children move their bodies and learn to interact with people in the real world? Will children be playing "pro-social" games or killing each other? Is this truly what's in their best interest? Where are we heading?
K–12 Schools See Emergence of Esports Clubs [#Infographic]
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Educators see competitive gaming as an opportunity to build teamwork and social skills.“The research on technology and social media is now complete. It is a major factor leading to mood disorders in teenagers,” Ramey said.
Why youth mental health is one of the Miami Valley’s biggest issues
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Local health experts have seen an increase in youth mental health disorders and say it's one of the biggest challenges facing the Miami Valley.