Back in 2016 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced all new recommendations for children’s media use. For children under 18 months, the recommendation is no use of games apart from chatting with relatives over video chat. For ages 18-24 months, the AAP reported that digital media use should be Read more…
The Negative Effects of Internet Addiction in Adolescents As Internet creator Tim Berners-Lee states, “…people growing up with the Web…take the power at their fingertips for granted.” And with this power comes reliance on the technology as it becomes more and more an extension of oneself. The term “Internet Addiction” is Read more…
I have many clients who worry that they (or their children) might be addicted to technology. Smartphone addiction, internet addiction, and video game addiction are becoming more and more common. In this article, I’ll touch on the question of how technology use affects the brain. But first, let’s talk a Read more…
Smartphone addiction is becoming more prevalent as we rely more and more on our phones. It makes sense. Smartphones are a cultural staple now. In a 2018 Pew Research report, it was revealed that 77% of Americans own a smartphone compared to just 35% in 2011. They’ve taken the world Read more…
Have you ever considered sending your child for evaluation for screen addiction? If so, you are definitely not alone. Video games, smartphone apps, movies, youtube videos, tablets, and computers are commonly and frequently used. There does come a point where the use of these technologies becomes problematic, and can sometimes Read more…