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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 many educators believe that handwriting is obsolete.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
Published on Jan 20, 2015
A teacher turned whistleblower gives parents an inside look at what is going on in Florida's public schools.
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 Psychiatrist talks about cell phone addictionBy 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
When Multitasking Makes You Happy and When It Doesn't
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.
Spark your kids creativity
Charlotte Today, WCNC February 25, 2015
Interview with Melanie Hempe from Moms Managing Media about real play instead of digital play.
'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. | 
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.
