For years, parents and teachers have been concerned over young people’s use of digital technology. Adults worry that children are spending too much time playing video games or scrolling through social media, and that these platforms are hurting their social and emotional development. But digital devices aren’t going anywhere. People use digital technology for everything … Read more
In today’s world, it is easy to feel bombarded by devices and screens. Technology is part of how we do our jobs, how we go to school, how we access healthcare, and more. However, while technology plays an important and integral role in our lives, it is also important to understand the impact these devices … Read more
This Tuesday, March 8th, the world celebrated International Women’s Day with a call to “break the bias.” This 2022 theme asks people to “actively call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping each time you see it,” with the goal of creating a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. At Youth Speak Out International, educating … Read more
Social media and the digital world are a minefield for misinformation. In the era of “fake news,” anyone can write a story or create a video and share it with millions of people around the world. Children can be a target of this misinformation, but they can also be part of the solution. Take Finland, … Read more
Access to technology and the digital world is critically important to many areas of our lives. We use technology to make doctor’s appointments, find jobs, complete our homework, and so much more. And yet, a “digital divide” persists. The definition of the term “digital divide” has evolved since it was first introduced over 30 years … Read more
For kids and parents alike, it can be difficult to focus on the present moment when we’re surrounded by devices. This has become even harder during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many of our daily connections are happening online. If you’re working-from-home or attending school virtually, disconnecting from technology is tough. But meaningful connections are still … Read more
Setting limits on screen time is easy. The hard part is enforcing those limits. What are other parents doing to make this work?
A father in Florida shared this story about how his son has used the Unplug to Connect wristband to signal his dad that it’s time to unplug.
Screen devices are a bit like sugar. In large amounts, they can do harm, but in smaller amounts, the right kind is essential.
Middle and High School students in Palm Beach County empowered their friends and families to put down their on-screen technology and communicate face-to-face.