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Your teenager rolls their eyes, insults you, says “whatever,” or slams the door—and your entire body reacts.You immediately think:They cannot speak to me this way.So you take the phone, cancel the weekend, or announce a punishment. But now the original problem has disappeared, and you are trapped in an even bigger power struggle about the consequence.Teen disrespect should not be ignored, but it does not always require an immediate punishment.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains what to do during the critical moments before deciding on a consequence.You'll learn how to distinguish between a dysregulated teenager, a teenager using disrespect to avoid a responsibility, and harmful behavior that requires repair or a consequence.Tess walks you through the three-part Before-Consequence Check:Pause your reaction.Sort the behavior.Choose the response.You'll also learn:Why pausing does not weaken your parental authorityHow to address disrespect without losing the original boundaryWhen to ask your teenager for a communication redoHow to require repair without demanding a forced apologyWhen a consequence is genuinely necessaryHow to make consequences connected, proportionate, and enforceableWhat to say when your teenager refuses to continue the conversationYou'll leave with practical scripts you can use during real conflicts—not simply ideas that sound good when everyone is calm.Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations:Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:
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661.Thanks to the pandemic, everyone is using screens more than they ever have before. Parents and kids alike are struggling with balancing healthy screen usage with IRL experiences. Dr. Nanika Coor gives parents some tips for decreasing screen time conflicts. Great audiobook alternatives to screen time: My Friend by Taye Diggs We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom What the Road Said by Cleo Wade Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy by Emmanuel Acho.Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice.Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Find transcripts on the Quick and Dirty Tips WebsiteLinks: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Internet reporter and YouTuber Taylor Lorenz joins Mixed Signals to make the case that the bipartisan push to get kids off social media is less about child safety than it looks. Max and Ben ask Taylor where the actual line is between moral panic and legitimate concern, why she thinks the academic consensus on social media and youth mental health is being drowned out, and her at times surprising anti-anti-AI stance. Sign up for Semafor Media's Sunday newsletter: https://www.semafor.com/newsletters/media Find us on X: @semaforben, @maxwelltani If you have a tip or a comment, please email us mixedsignals@semafor.com
Ryan and Saagar are back to break down U.S. reviving piracy laws to steal Iranian Oil, Trump's approval rating at record lows, Bill Gates delivering a dire warning on AI disruption, and META lowering screen time for children. Stay tuned for the 2nd half of the show later today. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL of BP: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your teen walks through the door, barely looks at you, and heads straight to their room.You ask what happened.They say, “Nothing.”You try again.They answer, “I'm fine. Just leave me alone.”For many parents, especially single parents carrying the emotional weight of the family, this moment can feel deeply personal. You may worry that your teen no longer trusts you or that the distance between you is becoming permanent.The more worried you become, the more questions you may ask. But when your teen is overwhelmed, embarrassed, ashamed, angry, or simply unable to put an experience into words, repeated questions can feel like pressure.Giving your teen space does not mean ignoring them. Staying connected does not require forcing them to talk.The goal is to show your teen:I notice you.I care about what is happening.I can respect your need for space.I will not emotionally disappear.I am available when you are ready.In this Quick Reset episode, you'll learn five scripts to use when your teen shuts you out:What to say when your teen refuses to talk.How to name what you notice without assuming you know what happened.How to ask whether they want listening, help, or space.How to check for safety without demanding every detail.How to give space while creating a clear time to reconnect.Tess also shares concrete parent-and-teen examples, what to do when you have already pushed too hard, and why a conversation that doesn't happen immediately can still represent parenting progress.If this episode helped you, follow the show and share it with another parent who may need these words today.The relationship is the intervention.If this episode helped, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you.Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations:Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:
Send us Fan Mail[Fire Force 25 - 28 + Lucky Star - Best 100 Anime of All Time Scratch Sheet by SarutobitheGod (Screen Time)]This week Blake has a really hard time finishing the one min recap because he is so flabbergasted by the show that we had to watch outside of Fire Force. Sometimes, slice of life is the slice-y-est of slices...Support the showWant to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at bandsgetjumped@gmail.comFollow us @bandsgetjumped on BlueSkyFind us on reddit at r/getjumped/Join the chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/DNjXhee
When the parent advocacy group Schools Beyond Screens sent out a survey to local parents regarding their thoughts on the ways PPS utilizes educational technology and screens in classrooms, parents issued remarks that too many videos were used in classrooms, and video games and screens were being used as rewards. There were also concerns about the use of “learning apps,” and many parents called for more paper-based learning. Some raised concerns that classroom technology usage didn't align with the rules surrounding tech in their homes. The organization took this feedback, what they learned from the district and their own experiences as parents to create a draft revised tech and AI policy for Portland Public Schools. We’ll hear from Miranda Rake and Holly Hofkamp, two of the co-founders of the Portland chapter of Schools Beyond Screens, about what the draft policy entails.
Revisiting an important episode this week with Dr. Alison Yeung, family physician and creator of @thesmartphoneeffectmd, where she talks all things smartphones, social media, and (of course) kids. Why are so many parents struggling to set screen time boundaries? How is technology impacting our kids' mental health, attention spans, and motivation? And how do we navigate platforms like Roblox, YouTube Kids, and even school-issued iPads?Renee and Dr. Yeung get real about balancing technology use, setting routines, and why it's not just about “parenting harder”—it's about pushing back against industries designed to hook our kids. If you've ever wondered when to give your child a phone (or if they really need one), how to protect their downtime, or how your phone habits shape theirs, this is a must-listen.FOLLOW ALISON:Instagram: @thesmartphoneeffectmdTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!AquaOmega - For your daily dose of Omega-3's, go to myaquaomega.com/MOMROOM and use code MOMROOM for 20% off.Bellesa - Today's episode is sponsored by Bellesa Boutique! Sign up to win a free WhisperVibe™ or free Rose toy with any Whisper™ order! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/themomroom-pod #bbpartnerFatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to support Healthy Aging for All, including all ages and stages of life. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MOMROOM and using code MOMROOM at checkout.Nine to Kind - Use promo code MOMROOM at ninetokind.com to get 20% of your order.Quince - Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/MOMROOM. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.SENOKOT - Trust your gut and try the new SENOKOT Laxative Gummies. Learn more at senokot.ca.Skims - Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/momroomWayfair - Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if the crash that almost killed your company was the best thing that ever happened to it? In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, I sit down with Dan Novaes, co-founder and CEO of Mode Mobile, to discuss surviving a near-collapse after explosive growth, pivoting from growth-at-all-costs to profitability, and building a community-driven company that pays users for their screen time. Episode highlights: • How Mode Mobile hit 32,481% growth and became the #2 fastest-growing company in America • Why the 2022 crypto collapse nearly wiped them out — and how Dan responded • The "focus on what you can control" mindset that got him through • Turning 60,000 users into investors through community crowdfunding • Rewarding people for screen time in the emerging AI economy Watch the full episode and ask yourself: When everything is falling apart, are you spending energy on what you can't control, or on what you can? Connect with Dan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnovaes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stopmediocrity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novaes.ai/reels/ Website: https://www.modemobile.com/
The transition from summer to the school year is a wonderful opportunity to reassess our routine and priorities. It's a time to make sure we're planning for healthy sleep habits, recalibrating screen time, and protecting what matters most from getting lost in the busyness of the fall season.Back-to-school season is the perfect time to be intentional about using tech in ways that support our goals and well-being.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4gdJk44
Your teen comes home, closes their bedroom door, and gives you one-word answers.You ask how their day was.“Fine.”You ask whether anything happened.“No.”You ask if they are upset with you.“I don't know. Can you please leave me alone?”You are asking because you care—but the more you try to get your teen talking, the further away they seem to move.Teen silence can trigger enormous fear in a parent. You may worry that something is wrong, that your teen no longer trusts you, or that your relationship is slipping away.This can feel especially intense when you are parenting alone or carrying most of the emotional responsibility for your family. There may not be another adult beside you to help hold the worry, so you understandably try harder to get information.But your teen may experience those repeated questions as pressure, monitoring, or an expectation to talk before they are ready.Their silence does not automatically mean they do not love you or need you. Sometimes it means they are overwhelmed, embarrassed, tired, afraid of a reaction, or still trying to understand their own feelings.In this episode, you will learn:Why teenagers often shut down with the people they love mostHow your own fear can unintentionally create more pressureWhy asking fewer questions can sometimes lead to more communicationHow to create low-pressure opportunities for connectionWhat to do when your teen shares one small piece of informationHow advice, fixing, and lectures can close the door againHow to repair the pattern if conversations have become tenseWhen teen withdrawal may require more direct attention and supportThe goal is not to find the perfect question that makes your teen tell you everything.The goal is to become the parent with whom your teen feels safe bringing the difficult things.If this episode helped you, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you.You can also download my free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit, which gives you practical scripts and a plan for staying grounded during difficult moments with your tween or teen. Find the link in the show notes.If communication has broken down in your family and you would like individualized support, you can also learn more about working with me through parent and family coaching. Schedule a Parent Reset Strategy Session.In the next Quick Reset episode, I will give you five exact scripts to use when your teen shuts you out—without chasing, lecturing, or closing the door to future communication.⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
Microdramas are taking over the internet. But are they art – or products?The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband. Break Me, Princess. Married the Mafioso I Saved. These are all titles of microdramas that are taking the internet by storm. In case you haven't heard, microdramas are often campy shows with short, minute-long episodes. The first few episodes get posted to social media for free, but viewers must go to another site where they can pay to watch the whole thing. And a lot of people do. It's an industry that started in China and is already worth several billions of dollars – so Hollywood is getting in on it. Issa Rae's microdrama called Screen Time got nearly 75 million views in its first week, and now, Peacock, Fox, and Disney are producing their own. But this microdrama boom raises a few questions: who are these stories for, and what makes them so popular? And is the microdrama a new art form – or is it solely a product?Brittany is joined by Chang Che, a freelance writer who wrote about microdramas for The New Yorker, and Xochitl Gonzalez, author and contributor at The Atlantic, who wrote about them there.For more episodes on what we're watching and why, check out:People are struggling financially. Even on TV.Abortion access is limited. Is Hollywood to blame?Why Gen Z is movie-maxxingSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Andy Crouch's The Tech-Wise Family isn't about keeping pornography out of your home. It's about building the kind of home where you know what you actually want — and where technology doesn't quietly replace it. In part two of this conversation, Michael and Andy get into the ten commitments at the heart of the book, and they're not what you'd expect.They talk about why the goal is wisdom and courage rather than limits, and how untethered access to technology quietly reinforces the fear of being known. They discuss what Sabbath actually looks like — not collapsing on the couch but feasting, playing, worshipping, and resting — and why Andy thinks it's the most broken commandment. They get into what kids say they actually want help with when it comes to devices, which turns out not to be pornography but sleep. And the episode ends somewhere no one expects: at the bedside of the dying, and what it means to be a family that knows how to show up, put the phone down, and stay.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour-long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30 am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You find a vape in your teenager's room, backpack, or pocket. When you ask about it, they shrug and say:“It's not a big deal.”“Everyone does it.”“It's only nicotine.”“I can stop whenever I want.”“You're completely overreacting.”Those statements can immediately pull you into an argument. You may feel compelled to prove how dangerous vaping is, demand a confession, or give a severe consequence before you understand what is actually happening.But you do not have to convince your teen that vaping is serious before you can respond seriously.In Episode 289, we talked about the first conversation to have after discovering that your teen has been vaping. In today's Quick Reset, we are getting even more practical.Tess gives you five exact scripts for responding when your teen minimizes, defends, or dismisses their vaping.You'll learn what to say when your teen tells you:“Vaping is no big deal.”“Everyone does it.”“It's only nicotine.”“I can stop whenever I want.”“You're completely overreacting.”You'll also learn why arguing, lecturing, and piling on frightening information can make your teen defend vaping more strongly—even when part of them may already be worried.These scripts will help you:Stay calm without becoming passive.Hold a clear boundary without demanding agreement.Move beyond the argument and assess what is actually happening.Ask about frequency, cravings, stress, peer pressure, and access.Help your teen become more honest about whether stopping feels difficult.Protect your relationship while still taking nicotine use seriously.Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can affect areas of the developing adolescent brain connected to attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. Young people can also begin showing signs of nicotine dependence before they are vaping every day. CDC: E-Cigarette Use Among YouthYour goal is not to frighten or shame your teen. Your goal is to make it safer for them to tell you the truth—and then take the appropriate next step.Download Tess's free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven additional scripts and a practical plan for the first ten minutes of a difficult conversation.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:
John Maytham speaks to Dr Wisani Makhomisane about ADHD, its diagnosis and the evidence surrounding its treatment. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week, we turn to one of the most common parenting questions in pediatric practice: screen time and digital wellness. Our host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Mark Witt, MD, discuss the unique role pediatricians have in helping families navigate technology use, while recognizing the challenge of addressing an increasingly complex topic within the limited time of a well-child visit.Rather than focusing only on a specific number of screen-time hours, the conversation emphasizes an age-specific approach and encourages pediatricians to consider what screen use may be displacing. We explore how increased screen time can affect physical activity, family time, sleep, and even where children use screens within the home. The discussion also highlights the value of establishing screen-free spaces and creating healthy boundaries around technology.Throughout the episode, our guest offers practical ways pediatricians can begin conversations about digital wellness and help families develop healthy, sustainable habits around screens.AAP Statement on Screen Time Book Club: Amazing GenerationHave a question? Email questions@vcurb.com. For more information about available credit, visit vCurb.com, or for information about the UTAAP, visit aaputah.org.ACCME Accreditation StatementThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Colorado Medical Society through the joint providership of Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and Utah Chapter, AAP. Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA Credit Designation StatementKansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
You find a vape in your teenager's backpack, bedroom, sweatshirt, or car.Within seconds, fear takes over:How long has this been happening?Where did they get it?Is this nicotine or marijuana?Are they addicted?What else are they hiding?You may want to immediately take their phone, ground them, demand the whole story, or deliver a long lecture about what vaping can do to their health.But the first few minutes of this conversation matter.If your teen feels cornered, shamed, or interrogated, you may get denial, blame, or partial truths. That does not mean you should ignore the vaping or avoid consequences. It means that before you decide what response is appropriate, you need enough information to understand what you are actually dealing with.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to begin the first conversation after discovering that your tween or teen has been vaping.You will learn:Why you should regulate yourself before confronting your teenThe difference between starting with facts and starting with accusationsWhat to say when your teen insists the vape belongs to someone elseFive questions that can help you understand how frequently your teen is vapingHow to explore whether vaping is connected to stress, anxiety, social pressure, focus, or nicotine cravingsWhy experimentation, regular use, and possible nicotine dependence require different responsesHow to create consequences that are related, reasonable, and focused on safetyWhen to involve your teen's pediatrician or another healthcare professionalHow to repair the conversation if you already yelled, threatened, or reacted out of fearThe goal is not to become permissive about vaping.The goal is to respond in a way that gives you the best chance of getting honest information, protecting your teen's health, and addressing the real reason the vaping is happening.You can hold a clear boundary and preserve the relationship at the same time.The relationship is the intervention.If this episode helped, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you.Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations:Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.If vaping, lying, escalating conflict, or disconnection has become an ongoing concern in your family, you can also learn more about a Parent Reset Strategy Session here:Parent Reset Strategy Session.⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
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Andy Crouch didn't set out to write a parenting book. But when he'd mention offhand that his family had no screens in the house until his kids turned ten, young parents would rush to him afterward with what he described as hungry desperation in their eyes. The Tech-Wise Family came out of that hunger — and out of original research with Barna that helped quantify what most people were already sensing: something has shifted, and it isn't just about the kids.In part one of this two-part conversation, Michael and Andy discuss why the real problem isn't screen-time limits but the entire posture of a life shaped around "easy everywhere." Andy makes a surprising case that the quest for effortless technology is, at its root, the same quest as alchemy, and that something spiritually dangerous coils around devices that promise to make us like God. They also talk about boredom: what it actually is, why creativity lives on the other side of it, and what we lose when we never have to sit still long enough to find out.Part two continues next week.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Now it's time for another round of Boxed with John Fardy, presenter of Screentime. This week we are heading to the seemingly glamorous world of 1980s which is the backdrop to 'The Shards.'
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Taylor Frankie Paul is sharing a petition, made by fans, to get her season of the Bachelorette released, but it is lacking in signatures.Unwell, Alex Cooper's drink line, is too watermelon based to make it, and Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton aren't fooling anyone. Ric Flair tweets with zero understanding of how the app works, while Katseye dresses for interviews with an apparent wish to be really cold in the studio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
All this week we've been looking at the recent Surgeon General's warning on the Harms of Screen Use in the lives of our children and teenagers. One of the valuable aspects of the report is the list of recommended steps we can take in our homes to reduce screen time and all of the negative effects. The report suggests five “Ds”. First, discuss screens, social media, and the negative effects with your kids. Set clear expectations for your kids regarding healthy screen use. Second, you need to do. This means modeling the very screen use behaviors you want to see in your kids. Third, delay screen time from the earliest age and for as long as possible. Then, set clear boundaries on time, place, and content. Fourth, divert your kids away from their screens by providing alternative activities, such as chores, homework, music, and play. Finally, disconnect from your screens, especially at meals and other times when your family is together. Let's Detox from screens as a family!
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You have asked your teen to put down their phone three times. They have barely looked up, and “just one more minute” is quickly turning into another family argument.What can you say without yelling, lecturing, or giving up on the boundary?In this practical Quick Reset, Tess Connolly, LCSW, gives single parents five specific scripts to use when their tween or teen:Ignores the first request to put the phone downRepeatedly asks for “just one more minute”Says everyone else's parents allow more phone timeGets angry and calls you controllingSneaks the phone back after bedtimeTess also explains why shorter, calmer language works better than repeating, threatening, or trying to convince your teen that the boundary is fair.You will learn how to acknowledge what your teen is feeling without removing the limit, offer appropriate choices without reopening the negotiation, and create consequences that are connected, specific, and time-limited.Your teen does not have to like the boundary for the boundary to be appropriate. You can protect the relationship and hold the limit at the same time.The relationship is the intervention—and calm, clear boundaries are part of that relationship.Listen to Episode 287, Teen Screen Time Limits: How to Reset Phone Boundaries Without Constant Fights, for the larger framework behind today's scripts.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:
All this week we're looking at the recent Surgeon General's warning on the Harms of Screen Use in the lives of our children and teenagers. If you're a parent whose been wondering about the effects of screen time on your kids, I encourage you to pause and think about exercising your God-given responsibility to nurture your kids well by setting clear borders and boundaries on screen time. The advisory tells us that in teenagers there are clear mental health and behavioral concerns related to social media use. Higher screen time is linked to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and body image concerns. Researchers have found clear links to higher levels of family conflict, aggression, poor relationships with friends, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. In addition, almost half of all teens have experienced cyber-bullying. Parents, our highest calling it to lead our kids into a vital relationship with Jesus Christ. Are you allowing screens to become an idol in your home?
Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch reviews new local drama Ms X (ThreeNow) in which a suburban mum tries to frighten her unfaithful husband straight but gets into trouble with the law, drug lords and the ruthless PTA. Monsters of God (HBO) is a documentary exploring the shadowy world of exotic reptile smuggling and Sterling Point (Prime Video) is a new YA drama about twins who are gifted an island by their estranged grandfather.
In Episode 217, we explore Luke 11:33-36 and Jesus' powerful teaching on light, darkness, and what we fill ourselves with. Jesus uses two images that work together to make one urgent and searching point. First, the lamp: a lamp isn't lit to be hidden. It's placed on a stand where its light can be seen by everyone who enters the house. If you have light, it's meant to illuminate. It's meant to benefit others. It's meant to shine. But then Jesus turns the image inward in a way that is both profound and deeply personal. He says your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your whole body. When your eye is healthy—when what you're looking at, focusing on, and filling yourself with is good—your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is unhealthy—when what you're consuming, dwelling on, and giving your attention to is dark—your whole body is filled with darkness. Through guided meditation, discover the warning that should make every one of us pause: "Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness." This is one of the most searching statements Jesus ever made. It's possible to think you're walking in light while actually walking in darkness. It's possible to be so accustomed to the dark that it feels normal—that the gradual dimming of your inner life goes unnoticed because it happens so slowly. It's possible to consume content, pursue goals, and fill your mind with things that slowly crowd out the light without even realizing it's happening. This episode explores the profound connection between what we look at and what we become. What are you filling your eye with? What occupies your attention, your screen time, your thought life, your emotional energy? Because whatever fills your eye fills your body. And whatever fills your body is what shines out of your life—or fails to. Jesus offers a breathtaking promise to those who take this seriously: "If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with light." The invitation is not just to avoid darkness—it's to be so filled with light that there's no room for dark corners. Not a dim glow but a floodlight. Not partial brightness but total radiance. Learn how to conduct an honest inventory of what you've been filling your eye with—the content you consume, the social media you scroll, the conversations you dwell on, the thoughts you entertain—and identify what is filling you with darkness instead of light. Discover how to make one deliberate change today that guards your eye and opens more space for light. Find the freedom and radiance that comes from fixing your eyes on what is true, good, and beautiful—and watching your whole life shine as a result.
You banned social media. You set the rules. You thought the biggest danger was over. It isn't. Award-winning journalist Madonna King has spent more than a year speaking with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, psychologists and researchers. What she uncovered will change the way you think about every screen in your home. This conversation goes far beyond social media. From AI doing our kids' thinking for them to the quiet loss of patience, creativity and resilience, Madonna explains why the biggest risks are often the ones no one is talking about. Most importantly, she shares practical ways to reset your family's relationship with technology without constant battles. If you've ever wondered whether screens are changing your child, this episode will leave you seeing them differently. KEY POINTS Why banning social media doesn't solve the bigger problem. The hidden risks inside gaming platforms and AI. How AI is teaching children to stop thinking for themselves. Why instant gratification is reshaping behaviour, resilience and learning. Simple ways to reset screen habits without creating daily conflict. The small family rituals that build patience, connection and confidence. Why your own screen habits matter more than you think. The shocking amount of data already collected about the average teenager. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE "Parents really want their children to grow up kind, curious and clever. Yet we're risking that by allowing strangers and algorithms to shape who they become." — Madonna King RESOURCES MENTIONED Screen Wise: Take Back Control of Screen Time for Toddlers to Teens by Madonna King Happy Families Screen Smart Series ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Look beyond social media and review every screen your child uses. Choose one family habit that teaches patience, like cooking together, waiting before buying something or playing board games. Create regular screen-free family time where everyone puts their phone away. Replace some screen time with creative hobbies that slow life down. Take an honest look at your own screen habits. Your child is watching. Start conversations about AI instead of assuming your child knows how to use it safely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does every request to put down the phone turn into arguing, negotiating, or “I'm almost done”?Many parents try stricter limits, longer lectures, or bigger consequences—but the same screen-time battle returns the next day. The problem may not be that you need a harsher rule. The problem may be that the boundary only becomes clear when everyone is already frustrated.In this flagship episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to reset teen screen-time boundaries without treating every type of screen use the same.You will learn:Why one perfect screen-time number does not tell you the whole storyHow to identify what your teenager's phone use is crowding outWhy protecting sleep is often the best place to beginHow to separate homework, creative, social, and entertainment screen useHow to understand what the phone is doing for your teen emotionallyThe five elements of a clear teen screen-time agreementHow to use related, reasonable, and time-limited consequencesWhat to do when screen-time expectations differ between two homesWhen excessive screen use may indicate a deeper concernYou do not have to choose between protecting your relationship and holding a firm boundary.Your teenager needs both connection and leadership. When you understand the need beneath the screen use, make expectations specific, and stop renegotiating the boundary during every conflict, the phone no longer has to dominate your relationship.Download Tess's free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer expectations around phone use, sleep, schoolwork, family time, and what happens when the agreement is not followed.⭐️ Download the free Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session.⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
In the special segment "OMG, I'm Freaking Out," Shanna and Laura share what's currently keeping them up at night, including a dental mystery that may require an unpleasant solution and a screen time wake-up call that was impossible to ignore. Also, Laura reports on her 7-year-old's mysterious trend of not eating lunch at summer camp, and Shanna recaps her girls' "Seussical the Musical" performance. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7.5 years old and 5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:• Sending your kid to a STEM/STEAM summer camp• When your kid won't eat lunch at camp• ADHD medication and appetite• What it's like watching your kids in a musical theater performance• When your child has a missing tooth that won't come in• Screen time and ADHD• Signs that screen time has gotten out of hand• Screen-free playdates• Buy Nothing groups: a great resource for gardeningProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:• Camp Galileo - Auggie's STEM/STEAM summer camp• The Executive Function Playbook by Mike McLeod - what Laura was reading that informed the screen time decision• Cap'n Crunch Chicken recipe - Planet Hollywood copycat recipe• Shane's Inspiration - inclusive playground where one birthday party was held• Buy Nothing Project - Shanna's source for free succulent cuttingsConnect with Us:• Become a Patreon member to access ad-free episodes, bonus content, live hangouts and more!• Follow us on social: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcast• Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.• Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.com• Email us: contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com• Send us a voice message: speakpipe.com/bfppodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Emily finally caves and starts making sour dough bread. Making peace with the fact that somehow someone is always going to be offended by something. Kaitlin routinely eats food on real plates in the car. Is Emily becoming a tradwife? How to possibly know whats good for you and what is killing you in an era where the is constant conflicting information Should you be able to use screen time for kids as a tool? Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott https://www.kaitlinelliott.com/
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Keeping your butt in a seat for hours a day increases the risk of heart attacks, diabetes, psychiatric conditions, and more. But in our tech-filled world, many of us lead sedentary lives, whether because of school, work, or leisure. Researchers set up an experiment to see how much movement would make a difference for people who spend their days at a desk—and 23,000 people signed up. Joining Flora to tell us what they found is tech journalist Manoush Zomorodi, author of “Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being.” Read an excerpt of “Body Electric.” Guest: Manoush Zomorodi is host of NPR's TED Radio Hour and author of “Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being.” Other episodes you may enjoy: 8.5 Hours Of Daily Sitting Linked To Higher BMI And Cholesterol How Is Screen Time Affecting My Kid? The transcript for this episode is available at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Your teen looks at you and says:“I'm not going to school.”Before you argue, lecture, threaten consequences, or immediately agree to let them stay home, pause.What you say next can either increase the power struggle—or help your teenager move toward the next manageable step.In this Quick Reset episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly gives you five calm, practical scripts for the most common school-morning situations.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOUR TEEN:• Flatly refuses to go to school• Complains of a stomachache or headache• Becomes panicked or overwhelmed• Asks for “just one mental health day”• Says they are being bullied or feel unsafeTHE QUICK RESETWhen your teen says:“I'm not going to school,”try:“I hear that you do not want to go, and I believe this feels hard. School is still the plan. Would you like me to drive you, or are you taking the bus?”This response acknowledges your teen's distress without reopening the entire school-attendance decision.The goal is not to dismiss anxiety or force a teenager into a medically unsafe or dangerous situation.The goal is to:• Acknowledge the distress• Communicate confidence• Move toward the next manageable stepSometimes that next step is getting dressed.Sometimes it is getting into the car.Sometimes it is meeting a counselor at the school entrance or following a coordinated return-to-school plan.And sometimes it is stopping to investigate a medical, mental-health, bullying, or safety concern.One important reminder from this episode is:“Let's make today smaller instead of making it disappear.”Your teenager does not always need to feel completely calm before taking the next step. They need to know that you see how difficult this feels—and that you believe they can move through it with appropriate support.Go back and listen to Episode 285 for the deeper conversation about normal reluctance, anxiety, school avoidance, appropriate accommodations, and when to seek professional support.⭐️ Download the free Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session.⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
The internet is in our homes 24/7 — but is it discipling our kids more than we are?In this episode, Tony and Bre get honest about the role screens play in their own home — the wins, the struggles, and the habits they've had to rebuild as parents. They talk through why removing screens without replacing them rarely works, why kids imitate more than they obey, and one simple rule that's changed their family's mornings.They also share a free resource from their friends at Plugged In: the 2026 Parents Guide to Technology — a practical, balanced guide for navigating screens, social media, and tech in the home.
For kids who struggle with ADHD, big emotions, and battles over non-preferred tasks, sometimes parents are missing what really needs to change. In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast with Flora McCormick, you'll hear from Michael McLeod, a language pathologist, executive functioning specialist, and creator of the Grow Now Internal Skills Coaching Model. We'll explore why ADHD is about more than attention and focus, and how executive functioning affects self-regulation, motivation, resilience, and independence.Also, we'll talk about the difference between behavior and brain-based challenges, and why it can be so helpful to look at what's happening across home, school, and other areas of a child's life. Instead of assuming a child simply won't cooperate or isn't trying hard enough, this conversation offers another way to understand the skills that may still be developing.You'll also hear about the powerful pull of screens for kids with ADHD and why instant gratification can make everyday tasks feel even harder. Michael explains how screens and conflict can become easy sources of stimulation, while real-world activities ask children to practice skills like self-regulation, motivation, and delayed gratification.And when big emotions or tantrums happen, we'll discuss why parents don't always have to rush in with more talking, reasoning, or explanations. Giving kids some space to move through hard feelings can be part of raising resilient kids and helping them develop greater independence over time.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD is better understood through the lens of executive functioning and self-regulation• How to look beyond challenging behavior and consider what skills your child may still be developing• Why screens can be especially compelling for kids who struggle with executive functioning• How giving children space during tantrums can support resilience and independence• Why using less language can help when your child is dysregulated• How positive discipline can focus on building skills rather than simply changing behavior in the moment✨ If you've ever felt stuck explaining the same thing again and again, this conversation offers a different way forward. You'll walk away with a better understanding of executive functioning and practical ideas for supporting your child's growth with more calm, confidence, and connection.✨Want more? ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support:
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Your teen says their stomach hurts, they barely slept, and now they are refusing to go to school.Do you push them to attend? Let them stay home? Or call someone for help?Back-to-school anxiety is common, but not every “I'm not going” means the same thing.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains the important differences between normal reluctance, anxiety, school avoidance, and a pattern that requires professional support.You will learn:• Why anxiety-related physical symptoms can be genuine• How avoidance temporarily lowers anxiety but may make the next school day harder• When parental support begins turning into repeated rescue• Why appropriate school accommodations are not the same as avoidance• A three-part response that combines validation, confidence, and action• When to contact your teen's pediatrician, school, or a mental health professionalYou do not have to choose between dismissing your teen's anxiety and allowing anxiety to control every decision.You can take their distress seriously, remain curious about what is underneath it, and help them take the next manageable step.When school avoidance is persistent or connected to significant anxiety, depression, physical symptoms, bullying, or safety concerns, involve your teen's pediatrician, school, and a licensed mental health professional.Follow The Single Parenting Reset Show so you do not miss Episode 286: Teen Won't Go to School? What to Say That Morning.⭐️ Download the free Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session.⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
Five years ago I ruptured my Achilles. When I finally started walking again, the muscle was just gone. That's atrophy — weakening from lack of use. I think our brains are going through the same thing because of screen time. I call it digital atrophy.If you're 16 and live to 80, that's 64 years. An hour a day of scrolling costs you 2.6 years of your life. Four hours a day — which is closer to reality for most of us — costs you 10.6 years.And it's not just the time. Three things are quietly atrophying:Focus. It takes 23 minutes to get into real deep work, but most of us check our phones every five.Creativity. Heavier phone use is linked to weaker performance on creative tasks — and AI is only accelerating that outsourcing of our thinking.Social skills. Eye contact, real conversation, asking for something in person — all harder when a screen does the talking for us.None of this is an accident. The addictive design isn't a bug, it's the feature.The fix is reps: real conversations, screen-free creative time, sitting with hard problems a little longer. Rebuild the muscle the same way you'd rebuild any other one.Go find your One Second of Strength — and be happy.3 S's!Subscribe, Share, 5 Stars!
If the back-to-school season is already creeping up on you (the supply lists, the new routines, the mental math of who needs to be where and when), you are not the only mom feeling that low hum of stress. Every year it sneaks up faster than I expect it to, and every year I tell myself this is the year I'll feel ready. And... I never quite do. (Maybe you can relate!
For years, the conversation around educational technology centered on one question: How can we get more technology into classrooms? Today, we’re facing a different challenge. It’s time to move beyond debates about screen time and start thinking more intentionally about when technology leads to deeper... The post Beyond Screen Time: The Low Tech Learning Matrix appeared first on Spencer Education.
In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, we are continuing our Summer Series by sharing another fan favorite episode. Tune in as Dana Kay talks with Child and Family therapist, Ashley Gobeil, about screen time and its effects on children, especially those with ADHD. Ashley Gobeil has over 15 years of experience in child and adolescent mental health, and this important discussion unpacks how technology impacts emotional regulation, impulsivity, and overall well-being. Ashley provides valuable insights into the neuroscience behind screen time's effects on ADHD brains, as well as practical strategies for parents to manage it. From setting boundaries to navigating meltdowns and fostering healthier habits, this episode equips parents with actionable tools to create a balanced approach to technology in their homes. To watch this episode on YouTube, go here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qhYty22QRg&t=8s LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Healthy Habits for Digital Kids: Managing ADHD and Screen Time – FREE PRINTABLE – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/free-guide-managing-adhd-and-screen-time ADHD Thrive Jumpstart 4 Parenting: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-landing-page CONNECT WITH ASHLEY GOBEIL Ashley Gobeil's Website: https://ashleychildtherapies.com.au Ashley Gobeil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing_with_ashley Ashley Gobeil on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashley.gobeil.50 ADHD Thrive Institute: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ ADHD Thrive Jumpstart 4 Parenting: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-landing-page Free ADHD Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3QzvFHm KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:14] The Impacts of Screen Time on ADHD Symptoms [11:21] How Screen Time Affects Emotional Regulation and Dopamine Loops [11:47] Social and Cognitive Effects of Excessive Screen Time [12:04] Strategies for Managing Screen Time Effectively [16:08] Setting Boundaries Around Screen Time [20:21] Tips for Navigating Screen Time Detox and Alternatives [36:35] Practical Scripts and Tools for Parents MEMORABLE MOMENTS "Screen time can act as a temporary escape for kids, but it doesn't increase their internal regulation." "For children with ADHD, screen time often becomes a way of seeking dopamine, creating a reward loop that's hard to break." "Screen time doesn't just overstimulate—it can actually decrease a child's ability to control impulses." "Excessive screen use inhibits imagination, natural play, and the development of critical emotional processing skills." "We're not here to eliminate screens completely but to find a healthy balance that supports emotional and mental well-being." "Screen time is designed to leave children wanting more—it's a bucket with a hole that can never be filled." "Setting boundaries is hard but essential. It's okay for kids to feel big emotions when limits are set—it's part of learning." "Boredom isn't a bad thing—it's an opportunity for kids to build creativity, imagination, and self-regulation." "Start small, stay consistent, and be proactive about setting screen time rules—it will pay off in the long run." "Healthy screen habits are a team effort. Explain your decisions to your kids, and adjust based on what works for your family." DANA KAY RESOURCES
What do you say when your teen looks you in the eye and denies something you feel almost certain happened?What if they blame a friend, a sibling, a teacher, or their other parent?When you believe your teenager is lying, it is easy to get pulled into questioning, proving, arguing, and trying to force a confession. But you do not need your teen to admit everything before you can respond clearly and protectively.In this Quick Reset episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares five practical scripts for responding when your tween or teen denies what happened, blames someone else, changes their story, returns with the truth, or when you simply do not have enough information yet.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:• What to say when you have reliable information but your teen keeps denying what happened• How to acknowledge another person's involvement without allowing your teen to avoid responsibility• How to respond when your teen's story keeps changing• What to say when your teen comes back and finally tells you the truth• How to make a safe parenting decision when you suspect dishonesty but do not know the complete truth• Why calm parenting does not mean ignoring dishonesty or removing accountabilityYou do not have to turn the conversation into a courtroom. You can respond to the information you have, hold the appropriate boundary, and leave a clear path back to honesty and repair.LISTEN TO EPISODE 283: Teen Lying: What to Do and How to Rebuild TrustThis is the flagship episode that explains why tweens and teens lie and how parents can begin rebuilding trust without damaging the relationship.⭐Are denial, blame, shutdowns, and repeated arguments creating more conflict in your home?Download the free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit. It includes seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan to help you stay calm, protect the relationship, and hold the boundary.Download it here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tween-and-teen-conflict-reset-kitIf this episode helped you, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show, leave a review, and share it with another parent of a tween or teen.The best parenting skill is already inside of you—it's the connection and relationship you have ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here
HEALTH NEWS Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health Plant compound shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis at its source, study finds Screen Time at Ages 1 and 6 Linked to Lasting Learning and Memory Effects Some caffeinated drinks are linked to poorer memory Study: Morning Exercise Linked to Lower Daily Calorie Intake Compared to Evening Workouts Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain), July 27 2026 (News-Medical) A recent review published in the journal Nutrients examined the evidence on the effects of blueberries, grapes, and their bioactive compounds on cardiovascular risk markers. In the present study, a comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published from January 2015 through April 2026. Two systematic reviews and meta-analyses reported that grape polyphenols at doses exceeding 500 mg/day for at least 12 weeks significantly reduced C-reactive protein levels, while the other reported improvements in vascular function or BP in 84% of the human studies it assessed, including a significant reduction in systolic BP. One found a modest reduction in BP and improvement in endothelial function with flavan-3-ol foods, such as tea, apples, cocoa, and grape-derived products. Moderate- and high-quality RCTs reported improvements in lipid peroxidation, lipid profiles, flow-mediated dilation, diastolic BP, and paraoxonase activity. Resveratrol and blueberry RCTs mainly reported endothelial and vascular benefits, such as improved nitric oxide production and flow-mediated dilation and reduced BP and inflammatory markers. One high-quality RCT involving older men with metabolic syndrome showed significant improvements in arterial stiffness and endothelial function after six months of daily blueberry consumption. Plant compound shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis at its source, study finds Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, July 27 2026 (Natural News) A plant-derived compound called obakulactone (OL) reduced swelling, inflammation and joint damage in rats with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in Engineering. The compound, a tetracyclic triterpenoid from the bark of Phellodendri cortex, also rebalanced immune activity and corrected disrupted fatty acid metabolismd. P. cortex has been used in traditional medicine and contains OL along with other constituents, Researchers tested OL in rats with rheumatoid arthritis, administering low, medium and high doses for 21 days. Treatment significantly reduced joint swelling and helped restore the normal structure of cartilage and the synovium, the tissue lining the joints, according to the report. Blood tests showed dose-dependent decreases in inflammatory molecules including IL-1, IL-6, IL-17 and TNF, as well as rheumatoid arthritis markers RF, CCP-Ab, CRP and MMP-3, officials said. The compound also reduced abnormally high levels of CD3+ T cells and CD68+ macrophages within the joints and shifted macrophages from a proinflammatory M1 state toward an anti-inflammatory M2 state. Screen Time at Ages 1 and 6 Linked to Lasting Learning and Memory Effects National University of Singapore & Zhejiang University (China), July 28, 2026 (SciTech Daily) A study that tracked children from age 1 through age 8 found that greater screen viewing time, especially during infancy and near the start of school, was associated with lower academic performance at age 9 and weaker working memory at age 10.5. The results indicate that when children use screens may matter as much as how long they spend using them. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics advise avoiding screens before 18 to 24 months and limiting viewing to less than one hour per day between ages 2 and 5. Many children exceed those recommendations, yet previous research on screens and cognitive development has produced inconsistent results. The analysis included 502 children followed from infancy into middle childhood. Higher screen viewing during particular stages was associated with poorer academic results and weaker working memory later on. The clearest and most consistent relationships appeared during infancy and near school entry, suggesting that these may be especially sensitive periods for cognitive development. Children with greater total screen exposure across childhood also generally performed less well in school. Together, the findings suggest that both the timing and overall amount of viewing may have implications for learning and memory. Some caffeinated drinks are linked to poorer memory Applied Science Private University (Jordan), July 28 2026 (News-Medical) A recent study in the Journal of Education and Health Promotion examined the association between caffeine-containing products and memory performance, anxiety, and stress among university students in Jordan. 204 students were ultimately included in the study. Mild psychological distress was the most common category, with 38.2% reporting such symptoms. About four in ten reported mild depression, and over a quarter experienced moderate anxiety. Only a small minority showed severe or extremely severe stress. Caramel or nut-filled chocolate was the most frequently consumed item, reported by 54.9% of students, followed by Arabic coffee (40.2%) and red tea (35.8%). Milk chocolate was also popular, typically consumed once or twice a day. Dark chocolate was less common, while American coffee and green tea were less popular, and decaffeinated coffee was rarely chosen. Overall DASS scores, representing depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, showed positive correlations with the consumption of dark chocolate, American/instant coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and red tea, indicating these items were linked to higher psychological distress scores. Memory ability was negatively associated with higher intake of American coffee, Arabic coffee, and soft drinks. The authors note that chocolate and green tea also contain bioactive compounds such as cocoa flavanols and L-theanine, which may have contributed to these associations alongside caffeine. Study: Morning Exercise Linked to Lower Daily Calorie Intake Compared to Evening Workouts Copenhagen University Hospital (Denmark), July 27 2026 (Natural News) A new study has found that morning exercise was associated with lower calorie consumption throughout the day compared to evening workouts, according to the research. Participants who exercised in the morning consumed about 400 fewer calories at the post-workout meal and roughly 547 fewer calories over the full 24-hour period, the study reported. The study, which involved 35 healthy young adults. Each participant completed 30 minutes of treadmill running multiple times under varying conditions: morning fasted, evening fasted for 12 hours or 6 hours, and morning or evening fed, the study stated. The repeated-measures design enabled researchers to compare the same person's responses across different scenarios, officials said. After evening sessions, participants reported higher hunger, a stronger desire to eat, and lower fullness compared to morning sessions, the study found. Those who worked out in the evening consumed about 400 more calories at the post-workout meal and roughly 547 more calories over the full day, according to the research. The appetite advantage was attributed to circadian rhythms, researchers said. The hunger hormone ghrelin naturally rises in the evening, while satiety hormones are more active in the morning,.
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