Magazines

Cris's discusses the importance of play spaces for children in our communities in 'The Green Mama talks Kid-Friendly Cities'  by Manda Aufochs Gillespe, published in the Spring 2015 edition of The Growing Issue by EcoParent Magazine.

Newspapers

Huffington Post has recorded over 2.2 million Facebook likes for Cris Rowan's article 10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12.

Click here to see the article. 

March 23-25, 2015 - India

Workshops for parents, educators, and health professionals sponsored by Young Presidents Organization on impact of technology on child development, learning and behavior.

Contact: Priya Thakur pthakur@ypowpo.org 

April 7, 2015 - Nepal
Workshops for parents, educators, and health professionals sponsored by Young Presidents Organization on impact of technology on child development, learning and behavior.
Contact person: Priya Thakur pthakur@ypowpo.org 

April 16, 2015 - Littleton, Colorado

Workshop on impact of technology on children.

Contact person: Jon Spencer 720-365-8709 jspencer1957@comcast.net

April 22, 2015 - Powell River
Workshops for parents, educators, and health professionals sponsored by Contact 4 Children on Impact of Technology on Child Development, Learning and Behaviour.
Registration @ 4children.ca

April 24, 2015 - Squamish BC

Workshop on impact of technology on children.

Contact person: Della Halvorson 604-892-3056 ssta48@telus.net

September 19, 2015 - Dublin, Ireland
Workshops for professionals and parents sponsored by Young Presidents Organization.
Contact person: Denise Johnsen djohnsen@ypowpo.org + 49.176.878.27621 

Childhood Development

School fitness programme could have 'huge' impact
Isle of Man Today February 28, 2015
Early results have shown an average improvement of up to 30 per cent in balance, co-ordination and physical fitness for children who have taken part in the pilot programme, according to the developers. many educators believe that handwriting is obsolete. 

Tech Addictions & Psychotropic Meds

Prevent the Dangerous Psychotropic Drugging of California's Foster Care Youth

By Citizens Commission on Human Rights International
Did you know that nearly 25% of adolescents in California's foster care system are prescribed mind-altering psychotropic drugs-sometimes two to four or more drugs at a time-and 3.5 times the rate for all adolescents nationwide? Online petition, calling upon California policymakers to take immediate actions to protect foster youth. 

What you need to know about internet addiction

Dr. Kimberly Young Published on Jan 5, 2015
We are all a bit too connected to our smartphones and web-connected devices. Dr. Young helps identify warning signs of Internet addiction and what we can do to manage technology in our daily lives.

Alphabet Kids: Diagnosis in the Classroom

Video Games & Porn

Taiwan College Student Burns Himself To Death After Argument With Father Over Video Games
Posted: February 26, 2015
Hsueh Jun-Chen, a 22-year-old university student in western Taiwan, committed suicide by self immolation after a heated argument with his father the night before.

Detoxing & Unplugging

Snow Day or Screen Day? 

By Melanie Hempe February 17, 2015

What are you going to do on snow days? Make them a special day for you and your kids. Do a little bit of work and then make it a screen-free afternoon.

Screen time: Strategies for setting limits
By Angela Pittenger February 17, 2015
Setting "no media" rules, scheduling activities and spending time away from the house can help deter children from the screen, Dr. Kimberly Gerhart, division chief of General Pediatrics at the University of Arizona. says.    

Education Technology

Parents and Scientists push for a Wi-fi Ban in Schools 

Published February 10, 2015

The group Wi-fi in Schools comprises of parents concerned about the Wi-fi issue in Australia, is passing around a "non-consent" letter, that is to be given to the school principal by the parents saying they don't want their children exposed to 6 hours of Wi-fi everyday.

Tech Radiation

Spending six hours a day on my mobile gave me a brain tumour, claims business executive, 43, who's now been given just three years to live
By Madlen Davies and Lizzie Parry 25 February 25, 2015
A businessman battling a deadly brain tumour believes spending up to six hours a day on his mobile phone has given him cancer.
After going to hospital with a bad headache, Ian Phillips was given the devastating news he had a lemon-sized brain tumour - and has just three years to live. 

Press Release Video - Terrence Young (MP) Explains Private Members Bill C 648

Published on Jan 19, 2015 

Terrence Young MP for Oakville, Ontario explains why he has introduced a Private Members Bill C-648 which calls for better labeling on cellular phone packaging. 

Oakville MP Terence Young Calls For Wireless Radiation Warning Bill C 648 Ontario, Canada

Published on Jan 21, 2015
Oakville MP Terence Young wants people to be fully informed about the cell phones they hold next to their head. 

Social Media & Mobile Technology

By Dr. Tom Milam on WDBJ7 February 16, 2015
Do you think you are addicted to your cell phone?

It is a reality for some. Your phone can be your lifeline or your downfall. But how much is too much?. 

Miscellaneous

By Jordan Etkin and Cassie Mogilner February 26, 2015
Does multitasking increase happiness? This research indicates that it does, but not always. Variety may be the "spice of life" - but not of any given hour.
  

'Women will take wearable tech mainstream' says Trellie founder

By Sophie Charara February 12, 2015

Smart jewellery is having a moment. We've just seen huge investments for smart ring Ringly and the digital detoxing Altruis is about to land on luxury fashion e-tailer Net-a-Porter too. But Claude Aldridge, co-founder of Trellie, thinks specific, standalone pieces of smart jewellery such as Ringly are missing a trick.