On the heels of two large Apple investors urging the company to address kids’ phone addiction, many parents may be wondering: How do I know if my child is addicted to his or her smartphone? And how can I prevent problematic overuse? There are reasons for concern. A 2016 survey from Common Sense Media found that half of teenagers felt addicted to their devices, and 78 percent checked their devices at least hourly. Seventy-two percent of teens felt pressured to respond immediately to texts, notifications and social media messaging. Read more from The New York Times.
Pandemic-caused isolation still impacting students’ social-emotional learning, says non-profit Changing Perspectives
In March 2020, the spread of the coronavirus caused schools to shut down, shifting students to online classes and...