Ten red flags that indicate your child is using too much technology
Includes ten Tech Tips for improved family connection, health and wellness
When working with children with problematic behaviours, at times it's difficult to determine what is causing the issue, and often it's never one thing! This article is designed to help parents, teachers and health professionals understand which child issues might be associated with technology overuse, and offers helpful suggestions to get kids back on a more healthy track.
Cris Rowan had a wonderful opportunity to network with Dr. Huu Kim Le, child psychiatrist who specializes in video game addictions from Australia.
"Cris is an extraordinary person doing some fantastic work here in Canada with Zonein. I had my best IGD work related meeting EVER (and I've met many experts from all over Asia) exchanging ideas and experiences whilst cycling around Stanley Park on a beautiful sunny day."
The Cyber Effect: A Pioneering Cyberpsychologist Explains How Human Behavior Changes Online By Mary Aiken
In this, her first book, Aiken has created a starting point for all future conversations about how the Internet is shaping development and behavior, societal norms and values, children, safety, security, and our perception of the world. .
Navigating The Cyberworld With Your Child By Ong Say How and Tan Yi Ren
New paperback book about the different types of internet-related addictions that a child or teenager may face, such as pornography, social networking, gaming and online shopping.
Workshop for teachers and parents on the impact of technology on children sponsored by Vancouver Waldorf School.
Contact person: Jennifer Breckon,
jbreckon@vws.ca 604-985-7435 loc. 202
October 31 - November 11, 2016 - Online University Course
Course on impact of technology on children for doctoral OT students sponsored by Pacific University, Portland, Oregon; co-instructor Dr. Chantelle Bernier.
Workshop for early intervention staff on attachment and addictions sponsored by Maple Ridge Child Care Resource Centre. Contract person: JoAnne White, jwhite@comservice.bc.ca 604-467-2273
November 14, 2016 - Windsor Ontario
Workshop for therapists on impact of technology on children for Digital Dependency Awareness: Free to Play conference sponsored by Problem Gambling Services, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
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Keynote and workshop for child care workers on impact of technology on children for Health and Wellness Summit sponsored by Alberta Parenting for the Future
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By Institute of Digital Media and Child Development
Program is intended to support cutting-edge interdisciplinary scientific research projects that seek to advance our knowledge and understanding of digital media and child development from birth through age 18 - deadline for the required Letter of Intent is October 30, 2016.
Interview with Victoria Dunckley by Andrea Zacharias Sep 28, 2016 on: Teens,
Screens, & Brain Drain. The impact of screen time on focus, motivation, and developmental potential.
The Mars brand will give away 3,500 Pepper Hacker (click to see Youtube video) grinders but the impact of the device will not be as far reaching as the original concept and will be able to shut down wi-fi devices but not TVs.
Adam speaks with Families Managing Media about how he started his gaming habit in middle school and about leaving college after his first year due to gaming isolation.
By S. Kuhn, J Galllinet, International Review of Neurobiology, 2016.
Review of the evidence seems to imply that alterations in the frontal lobe, amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, septum, and brain regions that process reward play a prominent role in the emergence of hypersexuality.
Review considers evidence that Internet pornography's unique properties (limitless novelty, potential for easy escalation to more extreme material, video format, etc.) may be potent enough to condition sexual arousal.
McMaster University study of 254 freshman students showed 55% met criteria for Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) or Problematic Internet Use (PIU). Further investigation revealed students with IAD or PIU, showed higher incidence of mental illness including depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and inattention, as well as poor planning and time management skills.
By Susan Carter, Kyle Greenberg and Michael Walker Massachusetts Institute of Technology May 2016 "Average final exam scores among students assigned to classrooms that allowed
computers were 18 percent of a standard deviation lower than exam scores of students
in classrooms that prohibited computers."
Canada - C4ST (Citizens for Safe Technology) Summer 2016 "Your Children Need Your Help! This summer, Moms across Canada are voicing their
concerns to Health Minister Jane Philpott and their Members of Parliament."
Sedentary, neglected, isolated, and overstimulated, the new millennium child can no longer pay attention and learn. Zone'in Products are designed by an occupational therapist to enhance child development and learning, ensuring successful futures.
Zone'in- enhancing attention, learning and self-regulation.
Move'in - teaches children to print, the foundation for literacy.
Unplug'in - builds skill and confidence in activities other than technology.
Live'in- media literacy guide for home, school and community.
Virtual Child - The terrifying truth about what technology is doing to children
By Cris Rowan, pediatric occupational therapist.
Virtual Child documents the impact technology has had on the developing child, and proposes tools and techniques to manage balance between activities children need for growth and success with technology use.
Cris Rowan is a pediatric occupational therapist committed to enhancing child health and academic performance. Well known activist, speaker, sensory specialist and author, Cris is the "Go To" expert on child learning, development and technology overuse. Cris has provided over 200 workshops for health and education professionals, and is currently developing the Creating Sustainable Futures Program for a First Nations Community.
Training & Consultation
Training
Instructor training for Foundation Series Workshops places pediatric occupational therapists on the cutting edge as experts in the field of technology's impact on child development.
Zone'in Programs Inc. and Cris Rowan are seeking your support and assistance to ensure sustainable and productive futures for our children. Find out more about how you can help us!
