Step OneKarnataka Government Bans Live Online Classes for Kids Up to Grade 5 Experts worry online learning for kids this young will only harm their physical and mental health. By Anubhuti Matta
Look AwayExcess Screen Time May Cause Lower White Matter Integrity in Preschool Children’s Brains Low white matter integrity slows down nerve impulses, which affects function and literacy skills. By Aditi Murti
Look Before You SleepLack of Sleep From Social Media Affects Mental Health More Than the Actual Apps Do “While we obsess a lot about social media, how much do we obsess about how much our young people sleep?" By Anubhuti Matta
Fun and GamesWHO Stresses on More Playtime, Less or No Screen Time for Kids Under Five New guidelines suggest including more physical activities and good quality sleep for a healthy childhood. By Anubhuti Matta
Caught In The NetHow to Spot and Deal With Internet Addiction in Teens The problem starts when online activities interfere with daily life. By Anubhuti Matta
Device DrivenScreen Time Begets Screen Time, Researchers Say Using screen time as a reward, or taking it away as punishment, both increase kids' time with devices. By Liesl Goecker
Silver LiningScreen Time Doesn’t Impact the Quality of Kids’ Sleep, Study Says Early school start times are probably a bigger obstacle to children's sleep. By The Swaddle Team
Bad Ads95% of Kids’ Apps Contain at Least One Type of Advertising, Says Study And parents have no idea their children are being targeted. By The Swaddle Team
Netflix And Not ChillIndia Just Got Its First Diagnosis of Netflix Addiction. But Is It a Real Condition? Doctors say it's a symptom of a larger issue. By Anubhuti Matta
From The Mouths of BabesGerman Kids Are Protesting Their Parents’ Smartphone Use But it could happen anywhere. By Anubhuti Matta
Generation GoogleNew Survey is a Glimpse Into What Indian Kids Are Searching for Online It also highlights the limit to parental controls. By Anubhuti Matta
Generational ShiftTeens Are Spending More Time Socializing Online Than Reading — Researchers Think Even if they are, is it as worrisome as it seems? By The Swaddle Team
Digital FalloutDigital Devices Get In the Way of Family Interaction More Than We Think New studies show the extent to which common, unconscious habits take us out of the moment. By Angelina Shah
Wild Wild WebParental Controls Don’t Keep Kids from Sexually Explicit Online Content Researchers are calling for more effective digital filters. By Angelina Shah
Gaming The SystemWHO Recognizes Excessive Digital Gaming as Psychological Disorder Relax, your kid probably doesn't have it. By The Swaddle Team
Attention SpanParents’ Device Use Can Start Cycle of Attention‑Seeking Behavior in Kids Maybe kids aren't the ones who need screen time rules? By The Swaddle Team
screen timeA Screen Time Researcher Answers All Our Questions Savita Yadav has conducted research with families from across India. By Angelina Shah
safetyAmazon’s Echo Dot Kids Is Launching to a Chorus of Concerns Is the smart home device a smart choice for families? By Liesl Goecker
