The URL can be used to link to this page

General (05)Date:4/5/2025 2:28:14 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: Dear President Trump Writing to request for consideration help with my Civil rights taken from me since October 20, 2021 by GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig A Durfey < Date: Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM Subject: Fwd: Dear President Trump Writing to request for consideration help with my Civil rights taken from me since October 20, 2021 by GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: CRAIG DURFEY < Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM Subject: Fwd: Dear President Trump Writing to request for consideration help with my Civil rights taken from me since October 20, 2021 by GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: CRAIG DURFEY < Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM Subject: Fwd: Dear President Trump Writing to request for consideration help with my Civil rights taken from me since October 20, 2021 by GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: < Date: Sat, Feb 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM Subject: Dear President Trump Writing to request for consideration help with my Civil rights taken from me since October 20, 2021 by GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave (P.R.D.D.C.)(P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS F OR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDRENPARENTS F OR THE RIGHTS OF DEVEL OPMENTAL LY DISABL ED CHIL DREN CRAIG A. DURF EY F OUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 928 42P.O.BOX 20 01 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92 84 2 SOCIAL EMOTIONALPAWS.COMSOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEYFACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2 40 4 - HONORING U .S. H OU SE OF CON GRESS H2 40 4 - HONORING CRAIG CRAIG DURFEYDURFEY FOR HIS F IG HT AGAINST AU TISM ... Ms. F OR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. L ORETTALORETTA SANCHEZSANCHEZ of of California.Californ ia. h ttps://www.g ovin fo .go v/co nte nt/p kg /CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7/p df/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p dfhttps://www.go vinfo.g ov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p df new website new website socialemotionalpaws.orgsocialemotionalpaws.org Craig A DurfeyCraig A Durfey PO Box 2001PO Box 2001 Garden Grove CAGarden Grove CA The White HouseThe White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500Washington, DC 20500 Congressman Derek TranCongressman Derek Tran Washington DC OfficeWashington DC Office 1127 Longworth House Office Building1127 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2415Phone: (202) 225-2415 Dear President TrumpDear President Trump Writing to request for consideration help with my Civil rights taken from me since October 20, 2021Writing to request for consideration help with my Civil rights taken from me since October 20, 2021 by by GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: (714) 663-6000 Board under 8120GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: (714) 663-6000 Board under 8120 policy denied written public comment that requires must present for a written policy denied written public comment that requires must present for a written by email, becauseby email, because I’m having a medical issue then was unable to be present and still have to unable to be present.I’m having a medical issue then was unable to be present and still have to unable to be present. The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religionThe First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right toor prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. School petition the Government for a redress of grievances. School Board takes an oath of office whenBoard takes an oath of office when sworn into office, yet they create a policy to deny my first amendment rights as well as my civilsworn into office, yet they create a policy to deny my first amendment rights as well as my civil rights. During these years was unable find help with my case schools learn to create policy torights. During these years was unable find help with my case schools learn to create policy to challenge them that one must challenge them that one must go through a complaint process, and one must decide to sue mostgo through a complaint process, and one must decide to sue most can’t hire a lawyer with my situation no lawyer with take a case.can’t hire a lawyer with my situation no lawyer with take a case. On October 29On October 29 thth, 2024, contacted U.S. Department of Education office Civil rights 50 United Nations, 2024, contacted U.S. Department of Education office Civil rights 50 United Nations Plaza Mail room 1200 rom 1545 San Francisco Ca 94102 the Atty to contact is Gemini McCaslandPlaza Mail room 1200 rom 1545 San Francisco Ca 94102 the Atty to contact is Gemini McCasland case # 09-24-1825. Yet three years four months have passed when made contact with Dept ofcase # 09-24-1825. Yet three years four months have passed when made contact with Dept of education written/phone call as to where my case would move forward the Dept education written/phone call as to where my case would move forward the Dept of Education Civilof Education Civil Rights refuse to respond to my phone messages, one email, mean awhile unable to write GGUSDRights refuse to respond to my phone messages, one email, mean awhile unable to write GGUSD school board meetings, request assistance logjam as well hold the school board accountable forschool board meetings, request assistance logjam as well hold the school board accountable for their action discrimination. their action discrimination. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/ggusd-board-under-8120-policy-denied-written-public-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/ggusd-board-under-8120-policy-denied-written-public- comment-thatcomment-that Thank YouThank You Craig A DurfeyCraig A Durfey Date:4/5/2025 6:11:26 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: !!! PUBLIC COMENT Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime /Child Abuse Esports to recognize as child abuse from screentime, blue light. Attachment:April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.pdf; Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: < Date: Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM Subject: !!! PUBLIC COMENT Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse Esports to recognize as child abuse from screentime, blue light. 04-05-2025 04-05-2025 Public Pu b lic C o m m e n tComment (P.R.D.D.C.)(P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS F OR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDRENPARENTS F OR THE RIGHTS OF DEVEL OPMENTAL LY DISABL ED CHIL DREN CRAIG A. DURF EY F OUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 928 42P.O.BOX 20 01 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92 84 2 SOCIAL EMOTIONALPAWS.COMSOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEYFACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2 40 4 - HONORING U .S. H OU SE OF CON GRESS H2 40 4 - HONORING CRAIG CRAIG DURFEYDURFEY FOR HIS F IG HT AGAINST AU TISM ... Ms. F OR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. L ORETTALORETTA SANCHEZSANCHEZ of of California.Californ ia. h ttps://www.g ovin fo .go v/co nte nt/p kg /CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7/p df/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p dfhttps://www.go vinfo.g ov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p df n ew website n ew we bsite socialemotionalpaws.orgsocialemotionalpaws.o rg Mayor Stephanie KlopfensteinMayor Stephanie Klopfenstein 11222 Acacia Parkway11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840Garden Grove, CA 92840 Assemblyman TaAssemblyman Ta 14361 Beach Boulevard, Suite 211,14361 Beach Boulevard, Suite 211, Westminster, CA 92683; (714) 379-0970Westminster, CA 92683; (714) 379-0970 Senator Tony StricklandSenator Tony Strickland 301 Main Street, Suite 212,301 Main Street, Suite 212, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; (714) 374-4000Huntington Beach, CA 92648; (714) 374-4000 Congressman Derek TranCongressman Derek Tran 6803 International Ave., Suite 1006803 International Ave., Suite 100 Cypress, CA 90630Cypress, CA 90630 Phone: (714) 960-6483Phone: (714) 960-6483 Congressman CorreaCongressman Correa Rancho Santiago Community College BuildingRancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 3192323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706Santa Ana, CA 92706 Phone: (714) 559-6190Phone: (714) 559-6190 JANET NGUYEN JANET NGUYEN Supervisor, First District Supervisor, First District County of Orange Board of SupervisorsCounty of Orange Board of Supervisors 400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 834-3110(714) 834-3110 Janet.Nguyen@ocgov.comJanet.Nguyen@ocgov.com To whom it may concernTo whom it may concern.. Dear Mayor KlopfensteinDear Mayor Klopfenstein Requesting expanding tonight’s # 4 Proclamation with stronger language about the know harmRequesting expanding tonight’s # 4 Proclamation with stronger language about the know harm with social medial screen time, logarithm has very strong impact to a child brain with social medial screen time, logarithm has very strong impact to a child brain developmentdevelopment know as brain Rot, City of Garden Grove has on 04-08-2025 this item has phrases about harmknow as brain Rot, City of Garden Grove has on 04-08-2025 this item has phrases about harm thatthat item #4 for Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.item #4 for Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Action Item)129/2025 does not describe social media has been described language the effects(Action Item)129/2025 does not describe social media has been described language the effects from social media as today Orange County Register report Increasingly dangerous scam targetsfrom social media as today Orange County Register report Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion kids through sextortion https://agendasuite.org/iip/gardengrove/file/getfile/15792https://agendasuite.org/iip/gardengrove/file/getfile/15792 https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/increasingly-dangerous-scam-targets-kids-through-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/increasingly-dangerous-scam-targets-kids-through- sextortionsextortion . That U.S. Federal law . That U.S. Federal law child's mental health that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S.child's mental health that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term “mental injury” means harm to a child’sCode § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term “mental injury” means harm to a child’s psychological psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression,or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may bewithdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition;demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition; https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/34/20341https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull toyet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecraft goes againstat third grade playing Minecraft goes against the U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levelsthe U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of theNOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaimdo hereby proclaim April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to invest in the livesApril 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to invest in the lives of our Nation’s children, to be aware of their of our Nation’s children, to be aware of their safety and well-being, and to support efforts thatsafety and well-being, and to support efforts that promote their psychological, physical, and emotional development.promote their psychological, physical, and emotional development. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/kids-off-social-media-act-sets-social-media-age-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/kids-off-social-media-act-sets-social-media-age- minimum-to-13-prminimum-to-13-pr National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every April toNational Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every April to The injury may be intentional or unintentional and may also result from severe discipline, aThe injury may be intentional or unintentional and may also result from severe discipline, a punishment inappropriate for the child’s age or condition, punishment inappropriate for the child’s age or condition, or may result from parental lapsesor may result from parental lapses brought upon by immaturity, the use or abuse of substances, or extreme stressbrought upon by immaturity, the use or abuse of substances, or extreme stress. It is also important. It is also important to note that a non-accidental injury to a child to note that a non-accidental injury to a child committed by anyone other than a parent orcommitted by anyone other than a parent or caretaker is considered to be a criminal act and falls under the jurisdiction of law enforcementcaretaker is considered to be a criminal act and falls under the jurisdiction of law enforcement rather than child protective servicesrather than child protective services . emotional abuse. emotional abuse, although almost always , although almost always underlying otherunderlying other types of abuse or neglect, can also occur alone. types of abuse or neglect, can also occur alone. Emotional abuse, sometimes referred to asEmotional abuse, sometimes referred to as psychological abuse, is behavior that impairs the child’s emotional development or feelings of self-psychological abuse, is behavior that impairs the child’s emotional development or feelings of self- worth including belittling, blaming, or rejecting a child; constantly treating siblings unequally; and aworth including belittling, blaming, or rejecting a child; constantly treating siblings unequally; and a persistent persistent lack of concern by the caretaker for the child’s welfare.lack of concern by the caretaker for the child’s welfare. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/national-child-abuse-prevention-month-is-observed-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/national-child-abuse-prevention-month-is-observed- every-april-toevery-april-to WHEREAS, In Garden Grove, as in any community, children are our most preciousWHEREAS, In Garden Grove, as in any community, children are our most precious members who deserve to grow in a safe, happy, healthy, stable, and caringmembers who deserve to grow in a safe, happy, healthy, stable, and caring environment where they can experience the wonders and innocence of aenvironment where they can experience the wonders and innocence of a childhood free of violence, neglect, and abuse;childhood free of violence, neglect, and abuse; WHEREAS, the latest data is based on federal fiscal year 2023, a nationally estimatedWHEREAS, the latest data is based on federal fiscal year 2023, a nationally estimated 3,081,715 children received either an investigation response or alternative3,081,715 children received either an investigation response or alternative response at a rate of 42.0 children per 1,000 in population;response at a rate of 42.0 children per 1,000 in population; WHEREAS, in federal fiscal year 2023, 52 states reported 546,159 victims of childWHEREAS, in federal fiscal year 2023, 52 states reported 546,159 victims of child abuse and neglect that equates to a national rate of 7.4 victims per 1,000abuse and neglect that equates to a national rate of 7.4 victims per 1,000 children;children; WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can have long-term psychological, emotional, andWHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have lasting consequences;physical effects that have lasting consequences; WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promoteWHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children;the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children; WHEREAS, effective prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships createdWHEREAS, effective prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health, community andbetween child welfare professionals, education, health, community and faith based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, andfaith based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and families;families; WHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove actively places efforts in raising awareness andWHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove actively places efforts in raising awareness and preventing child abuse through family support services offered by thepreventing child abuse through family support services offered by the Magnolia Park Family Resource Center and the Buena Clinton Youth andMagnolia Park Family Resource Center and the Buena Clinton Youth and Family Center;Family Center; WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increaseWHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social andawareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, andemotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment; andnurturing environment; and WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families. NOW THEREFORE, the Garden Grove City Council does hereby proclaim April 2025 asNOW THEREFORE, the Garden Grove City Council does hereby proclaim April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, and urges all communities toNational Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, and urges all communities to take actions to end the tragedy of child abuse and neglect in our nation.take actions to end the tragedy of child abuse and neglect in our nation. https://agendasuite.org/iip/gardengrove/file/getfile/15792https://agendasuite.org/iip/gardengrove/file/getfile/15792 Too much screen time linked to manic symptoms in US preteensToo much screen time linked to manic symptoms in US preteens A recent study of preteens in the USA has found a significant link between excessive screen timeA recent study of preteens in the USA has found a significant link between excessive screen time and the onset of manic symptoms. Unsurprisingly, social and the onset of manic symptoms. Unsurprisingly, social media, video games and texting weremedia, video games and texting were singled out in particular.singled out in particular. Preteens who spend more time on screens are more likely to develop manic symptoms two-yearsPreteens who spend more time on screens are more likely to develop manic symptoms two-years later, according to a new study.later, according to a new study. Too much screen time can be bad for health. While video games can improve certain cognitiveToo much screen time can be bad for health. While video games can improve certain cognitive abilities, or even help reduce stress , excessive use could abilities, or even help reduce stress , excessive use could promote manic symptoms in youngerpromote manic symptoms in younger children. Such is the finding of a North American study published in Social Psychiatry andchildren. Such is the finding of a North American study published in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology .Psychiatric Epidemiology . According to health professionals, manic symptoms are characterized by excessive energy, moodAccording to health professionals, manic symptoms are characterized by excessive energy, mood swings from one extreme to the other, and the disruption swings from one extreme to the other, and the disruption of mental functions and/or sleep needs:of mental functions and/or sleep needs: "Manic symptoms include inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, pressured"Manic symptoms include inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, flight of ideas, distractibility, increased goal-directed activity, and excessive involvementspeech, flight of ideas, distractibility, increased goal-directed activity, and excessive involvement in pleasurable activities," in pleasurable activities," the researchers explain in their paper.the researchers explain in their paper. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-much-screen-time-linked-to-manic-symptoms-in-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-much-screen-time-linked-to-manic-symptoms-in- us-preteensus-preteens Mothers Against Media AddictionMothers Against Media Addiction One year ago, we launched MAMA with a bold vision: to rally parents and allies to fight back againstOne year ago, we launched MAMA with a bold vision: to rally parents and allies to fight back against media addiction and create a world where real-life media addiction and create a world where real-life experiences and interactions remain at theexperiences and interactions remain at the heart of a healthy childhood. We started with the goal of establishing six chapters in our first year;heart of a healthy childhood. We started with the goal of establishing six chapters in our first year; today, we have 32 chapters in 18 states, with a growing waitlist, including requests fortoday, we have 32 chapters in 18 states, with a growing waitlist, including requests for international expansioninternational expansion.. Mothers Against Media AddictionMothers Against Media Addiction OPINION! Please share your concern to these local agency's it been too long yet haven't respond toOPINION! Please share your concern to these local agency's it been too long yet haven't respond to my concerns about children's safety!my concerns about children's safety! Social media impacts child’s wellbeing Social media impacts child’s wellbeing Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/ChildWill local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse EspAbuse Esp to screentime effects brain development from limited age recommendation to 17 years to screentime effects brain development from limited age recommendation to 17 years old/ to the U.S. Surgeon General recommendations to not have social media old/ to the U.S. Surgeon General recommendations to not have social media under 13 to safeunder 13 to safe guards a bill in the U.S. Senateguards a bill in the U.S. Senate National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025 – The White House2025 – The White House National Child Abuse Prevention National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every April toMonth is observed every April to Increasingly Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion – Orange County Registerdangerous scam targets kids through sextortion – Orange County Register https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/mothers-against-media-addictionhttps://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/mothers-against-media-addiction https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/kids-off-social-media-act-sets-social-media-age-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/kids-off-social-media-act-sets-social-media-age- minimum-to-13-prminimum-to-13-pr Mayor Klopfenstein below was a letter sent out prior to your city as to other to raise awarenessMayor Klopfenstein below was a letter sent out prior to your city as to other to raise awareness about to social media has on the child’s brain development it has become about to social media has on the child’s brain development it has become well know aroundwell know around publication to other nation, now well will local government address what prevents moving forwardpublication to other nation, now well will local government address what prevents moving forward that the lawfare hinders to prevent under the first amendment to direct the industrial the medicalthat the lawfare hinders to prevent under the first amendment to direct the industrial the medical research description falls under child abuse research description falls under child abuse laws.laws. Public Comment For many teens, suicide is no longer only about parents screaming at kids, drugPublic Comment For many teens, suicide is no longer only about parents screaming at kids, drug addiction or bullying. Additionally, 157,000 youths between the ages of 10 addiction or bullying. Additionally, 157,000 youths between the ages of 10 and 24 are treated atand 24 are treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuriesemergency departments for self-inflicted injuries InboxSearch for all messages with label InboxRemove label Inbox from this conversationInboxSearch for all messages with label InboxRemove label Inbox from this conversation 5:265:26 AM (51 minutes ago)to AM (51 minutes ago)to CONTACT, me, REPLOUCORREA, response, SEDN.committee,CONTACT, me, REPLOUCORREA, response, SEDN.committee, hauwie.tie, David.Ochoa, ADAM.BOMAN, clayton.heard, Christopher.Aguilera, SHEA.Committee,hauwie.tie, David.Ochoa, ADAM.BOMAN, clayton.heard, Christopher.Aguilera, SHEA.Committee, assemblymember.quirk-silva, Assemblymember.Davies, assembly.rules, admin, lauren.robinson,assemblymember.quirk-silva, Assemblymember.Davies, assembly.rules, admin, lauren.robinson, Marguerite.Ries, Debbie.Look, Marguerite.Ries, Debbie.Look, Chelsea.Kelley, Tanya.Lieberman, SENATOR.GONZALEZ,Chelsea.Kelley, Tanya.Lieberman, SENATOR.GONZALEZ, senator.umberg, keisha.anderson, Liz, Public, City.Council, publiccomment, Grant.Silva,senator.umberg, keisha.anderson, Liz, Public, City.Council, publiccomment, Grant.Silva, Eliza.Brooks, lisa.murawski, riana.king, Logan.Hess, lara.flynnEliza.Brooks, lisa.murawski, riana.king, Logan.Hess, lara.flynn 03-22-2025 Public Comment03-22-2025 Public Comment (P.R.D.D.C.)(P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDRENPARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842 SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COMSOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEYFACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ...U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California.Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdfhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf new website new website socialemotionalpaws.orgsocialemotionalpaws.org PUBLIC COMMENT NEXT BOARD MEETING.PUBLIC COMMENT NEXT BOARD MEETING. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSREGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIAORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DOUG CHAFFEE CHAIR Fourth DistrictDOUG CHAFFEE CHAIR Fourth District Doug Chaffee, Chairman Doug Chaffee, Chairman Fourth District Fourth District (714) 834-3440(714) 834-3440 Katrina Foley, Vice Chair Katrina Foley, Vice Chair Fifth District Fifth District (714) 834-3550(714) 834-3550 Tuesday, March 25, 2025Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:00 A.M. Presentations9:00 A.M. Presentations 9:30 A.M. Regular Business9:30 A.M. Regular Business BOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOORBOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR 400 W. Civic Center Drive400 W. Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, CaliforniaSanta Ana, California Board RoomBoard Room Orange County Department of EducationOrange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-966-4012Phone: 714-966-4012 FAX: 714-432-1916FAX: 714-432-1916 Email: Email: contact@ocbe.uscontact@ocbe.us April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 I’m writing today to both the Orange County Board of Education with the Orange County Board ofI’m writing today to both the Orange County Board of Education with the Orange County Board of Supervisor CA, school districts children mental health from screentime, blue Supervisor CA, school districts children mental health from screentime, blue light SCR 73 year 2019light SCR 73 year 2019 , esports, this algorithm from devices causes harm to one’s brain development know as brain rot, esports, this algorithm from devices causes harm to one’s brain development know as brain rot https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/yes-%E2%80%9Cbrain-rot%E2%80%9D-content-is-as-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/yes-%E2%80%9Cbrain-rot%E2%80%9D-content-is-as- bad-as-it-soundsbad-as-it-sounds . This concern for many years been worldwide concern yet now seven years the Orange County. This concern for many years been worldwide concern yet now seven years the Orange County Board of Education with the Orange County Board of Supervisor CA with school Board of Education with the Orange County Board of Supervisor CA with school district seriouslydistrict seriously flawed, ignored, ILL prepared to reach the root cause even SB 224 Pupil instruction: mental healthflawed, ignored, ILL prepared to reach the root cause even SB 224 Pupil instruction: mental health education.(2021-2022) education.(2021-2022) https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml? bill_id=202120220SB224bill_id=202120220SB224 It’s been too long to still continue to ignore your responsibility child’s welfare from electronic childIt’s been too long to still continue to ignore your responsibility child’s welfare from electronic child abuse from over consumption of time, back in Improving Education abuse from over consumption of time, back in Improving Education Outcomes by EmpoweringOutcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities UPDATED: March 22, 2018 at 12:36 PM PDT Internet a ‘Lord ofParents, States, and Communities UPDATED: March 22, 2018 at 12:36 PM PDT Internet a ‘Lord of the Flies’: Teen suicide rise started after Instagram, Snapchat began, request be placed on allthe Flies’: Teen suicide rise started after Instagram, Snapchat began, request be placed on all parties agendas to bring an awareness a culture parties agendas to bring an awareness a culture to restore education that less screentime bringsto restore education that less screentime brings better outcome Teens who spend less time in front of screens are happier — up tobetter outcome Teens who spend less time in front of screens are happier — up to https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/teens-who-spend-less-time-in-front-of-screens-are-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/teens-who-spend-less-time-in-front-of-screens-are- happier-%E2%80%94-up-to-1happier-%E2%80%94-up-to-1 ,, that general Z can’t be employed ,, that general Z can’t be employed https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/companies-are-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/companies-are- quickly-firing-gen-z-employeesquickly-firing-gen-z-employees , , https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/companies-are-firing-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/companies-are-firing- gen-z-employees-soon-after-hiring-them-whatgen-z-employees-soon-after-hiring-them-what . Below are research supportive many years with ton of hours to include field research to support. Below are research supportive many years with ton of hours to include field research to support what’s still occurring unwilling to address this crisis a quotewhat’s still occurring unwilling to address this crisis a quote "President John F. Kennedy said technology ‘has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become"President John F. Kennedy said technology ‘has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man.’ Yet swayed by digital-age myths, a force for good or ill depends on man.’ Yet swayed by digital-age myths, we are providing ourwe are providing our children with remarkably little guidance on their use of technology.”children with remarkably little guidance on their use of technology.” . It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you start dying. It was Bill. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you start dying. It was Bill Gates who said that he would want the ability to read fasterGates who said that he would want the ability to read faster it takes a village to save a child. Quotations by John F. Kennedy, “Children are the world's mostit takes a village to save a child. Quotations by John F. Kennedy, “Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.valuable resource and its best hope for the future. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."words, but to live by them." - President John F. Kennedy- President John F. Kennedy “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."words, but to live by them." - President John F. Kennedy- President John F. Kennedy Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success. Swami SivanandaSwami Sivananda No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. AesopAesop New pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicideNew pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide Louie and Liza Pangelinan in the living room of their home in Mission Viejo on Friday, March 16,Louie and Liza Pangelinan in the living room of their home in Mission Viejo on Friday, March 16, 2018, as Liza holds a photograph of their daughter, Emma, who loved softball 2018, as Liza holds a photograph of their daughter, Emma, who loved softball and was a promisingand was a promising player, at 13 years old killed herself in January. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Registerplayer, at 13 years old killed herself in January. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register New pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide – Orange County RegisterNew pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide – Orange County Register This 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for changeThis 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for change Less than two months ago, 16-year-old Patrick Turner — “Patty” to his family — took his life inLess than two months ago, 16-year-old Patrick Turner — “Patty” to his family — took his life in centerfield in a nearby parkcenterfield in a nearby park Second in a three-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 3Second in a three-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 3 In a very nice part of California and in a very nice home, a very nice family sits down to a dinner ofIn a very nice part of California and in a very nice home, a very nice family sits down to a dinner of chicken tetrazzini, salad and croissants.chicken tetrazzini, salad and croissants. Dad asks his 18-year-old son about the baseball game he just pitched. The team lost, but the familyDad asks his 18-year-old son about the baseball game he just pitched. The team lost, but the family knows there are bigger things in life. The Corona del Mar High School knows there are bigger things in life. The Corona del Mar High School senior feels fine about hissenior feels fine about his performance.performance. “We are definitely seeing an increase in self-harm,” reports Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki, executive“We are definitely seeing an increase in self-harm,” reports Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki, executive medical director of the Neurosciences Institute at Hoag Memorial Hospital medical director of the Neurosciences Institute at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in NewportPresbyterian in Newport Beach. “Negative behaviors have steadily started to increase.”Beach. “Negative behaviors have steadily started to increase.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports suicide has become the third-leading causeThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports suicide has become the third-leading cause of death for teens and that more than 4,600 young people – ages 10 to of death for teens and that more than 4,600 young people – ages 10 to 24 – are lost each year.24 – are lost each year. Additionally, 157,000 youths between the ages of 10 and 24 are treated at emergency departmentsAdditionally, 157,000 youths between the ages of 10 and 24 are treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries.for self-inflicted injuries. For many teens, suicide is no longer only about parents screaming at kids, drug addiction orFor many teens, suicide is no longer only about parents screaming at kids, drug addiction or bullying.bullying. The factors causing some of these suicides as well as thousands of attempts are new, murky andThe factors causing some of these suicides as well as thousands of attempts are new, murky and very much 21st century.very much 21st century. New pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide – Orange County RegisterNew pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide – Orange County Register Dear President TrumpDear President Trump I have written lengthy reports about esports, social media, created two websites blogs, researchI have written lengthy reports about esports, social media, created two websites blogs, research six years of the twenty three years, found to be extremely six years of the twenty three years, found to be extremely harmful as in brain rot to child's mentalharmful as in brain rot to child's mental health that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the termhealth that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term “mental injury” means harm to a child’s psychological or intellectual functioning which may be“mental injury” means harm to a child’s psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or aanxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotionalcombination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition; response or cognition; https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/34/20341https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull toyet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecraft goes againstat third grade playing Minecraft goes against the U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levelsthe U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our KidsScreen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our Kids DumberDumber https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/screen-schooled-two-veteran-teachers-expose-how-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/screen-schooled-two-veteran-teachers-expose-how- technology-overu-2technology-overu-2 Screen Time and Its Health Consequences in Children and AdolescentScreen Time and Its Health Consequences in Children and Adolescent https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/screen-time-and-its-health-consequences-in-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/screen-time-and-its-health-consequences-in- childrenand-adolescentchildrenand-adolescent Too much screen time linked to manic symptoms in US preteensToo much screen time linked to manic symptoms in US preteens A recent study of preteens in the USA has found a significant link between excessive screen timeA recent study of preteens in the USA has found a significant link between excessive screen time and the onset of manic symptoms. Unsurprisingly, social media, video games and the onset of manic symptoms. Unsurprisingly, social media, video games and texting wereand texting were singled out in particular.singled out in particular. Preteens who spend more time on screens are more likely to develop manic symptoms two-yearsPreteens who spend more time on screens are more likely to develop manic symptoms two-years later, according to a new study.later, according to a new study. Too much screen time can be bad for health. While video games can improve certain cognitiveToo much screen time can be bad for health. While video games can improve certain cognitive abilities, or even help reduce stress , excessive use could promote manic symptoms abilities, or even help reduce stress , excessive use could promote manic symptoms in youngerin younger children. Such is the finding of a North American study published in Social Psychiatry andchildren. Such is the finding of a North American study published in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology .Psychiatric Epidemiology . According to health professionals, manic symptoms are characterized by excessive energy, moodAccording to health professionals, manic symptoms are characterized by excessive energy, mood swings from one extreme to the other, and the disruption of mental functions swings from one extreme to the other, and the disruption of mental functions and/or sleep needs:and/or sleep needs: "Manic symptoms include inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, pressured"Manic symptoms include inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, flight of ideas, distractibility, increased goal-directed activity, and excessive involvementspeech, flight of ideas, distractibility, increased goal-directed activity, and excessive involvement in pleasurable activities," the researchers in pleasurable activities," the researchers explain in their paper.explain in their paper. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-much-screen-time-linked-to-manic-symptoms-in-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-much-screen-time-linked-to-manic-symptoms-in- us-preteensus-preteens Kids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimum To 13, Prohibits Use Of Algorithms ToKids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimum To 13, Prohibits Use Of Algorithms To Feed Addictive Content To Teens Under 17.Feed Addictive Content To Teens Under 17. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee approved the Kids Off Social Media Act. Authored by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), approved the Kids Off Social Media Act. Authored by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), aa senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Senatesenior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.), the bipartisan legislation willCommerce Committee, Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.), the bipartisan legislation will keep kids off social media and help protect them from its harmful keep kids off social media and help protect them from its harmful impacts. To do that, the billimpacts. To do that, the bill would set a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms and prevent social media companieswould set a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms and prevent social media companies from feeding algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17. In addition to Schatz,from feeding algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17. In addition to Schatz, Cruz, Murphy, and Britt, the Kids Cruz, Murphy, and Britt, the Kids Off Social Media Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Peter WelchOff Social Media Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Angus King (I-Maine), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and(D-Vt.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Angus King (I-Maine), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and John Curtis (R-Utah).John Curtis (R-Utah). “There is no good reason for a nine-year-old to be on Instagram or Snapchat. The growing evidence“There is no good reason for a nine-year-old to be on Instagram or Snapchat. The growing evidence is clear: social media is making kids more depressed, more anxious, and is clear: social media is making kids more depressed, more anxious, and more suicidal. Yet techmore suicidal. Yet tech companies refuse to anything about it because it would hurt their bottom line. This is an urgentcompanies refuse to anything about it because it would hurt their bottom line. This is an urgent health crisis, and Congress must act with the boldness and urgency it demands,” said Senatorhealth crisis, and Congress must act with the boldness and urgency it demands,” said Senator Schatz. “Protecting kids online is not a partisan Schatz. “Protecting kids online is not a partisan issue, and our bipartisan coalition – which includesissue, and our bipartisan coalition – which includes several parents of kids and teenagers – represents the millions of parents across the countryseveral parents of kids and teenagers – represents the millions of parents across the country who’ve long been asking for help.”who’ve long been asking for help.” The Kids Off Social Media Act is supported by Public Citizen, National Organization for Women,The Kids Off Social Media Act is supported by Public Citizen, National Organization for Women, National Association of Social Workers, National League for Nursing, National National Association of Social Workers, National League for Nursing, National Association ofAssociation of School Nurses, KidsToo, Count on Mothers, American Federation of Teachers, American CounselingSchool Nurses, KidsToo, Count on Mothers, American Federation of Teachers, American Counseling Association, National Federation of Families, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners,Association, National Federation of Families, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Parents National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Parents Television and Media Council, Tyler ClementiTelevision and Media Council, Tyler Clementi Foundation, Parents Who Fight, Conservative Ladies of America, David’s Legacy Foundation, DigitalFoundation, Parents Who Fight, Conservative Ladies of America, David’s Legacy Foundation, Digital Progress, HAS Coalition, Parents Defending Education Action, Concerned Women for AmericaProgress, HAS Coalition, Parents Defending Education Action, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, Legislative Action Committee, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/kids-off-social-media-act-sets-social-media-age-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/kids-off-social-media-act-sets-social-media-age- minimum-to-13-prminimum-to-13-pr Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety ActNearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act BOSTON, MA — Thursday, November 16, 2023 — Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids OnlineBOSTON, MA — Thursday, November 16, 2023 — Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) which would adopt responsible safeguardsSafety Act (KOSA) which would adopt responsible safeguards Bipartisan legislation that would require social media platforms to protect kids and teens fromBipartisan legislation that would require social media platforms to protect kids and teens from online harms has near universal support across the political spectrum, according online harms has near universal support across the political spectrum, according to a new pollto a new poll released today by Issue One’s Council for Responsible Social Media and Fairplay. The findingsreleased today by Issue One’s Council for Responsible Social Media and Fairplay. The findings come amid growing calls for lawmakers to put responsible safeguards in place to address thecome amid growing calls for lawmakers to put responsible safeguards in place to address the harmful impact of social media on young people after another harmful impact of social media on young people after another whistleblower came before Congresswhistleblower came before Congress to testify that Meta knew its products were hurting kids.to testify that Meta knew its products were hurting kids. In the new poll of U.S. voters, conducted by Hans Kaiser and Associates/Hart Research, 87% of theIn the new poll of U.S. voters, conducted by Hans Kaiser and Associates/Hart Research, 87% of the electorate believes that it is important for the president and Congress electorate believes that it is important for the president and Congress to take action to combat theto take action to combat the harms being caused by social media platforms. This includes 86% of respondents who voted forharms being caused by social media platforms. This includes 86% of respondents who voted for former President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, and 88% of voters who supported then-former President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, and 88% of voters who supported then- candidate Joe Biden. Nearly all voters candidate Joe Biden. Nearly all voters (94%) agree that mental health challenges facing children(94%) agree that mental health challenges facing children and teens today are a serious problem, and three in four (73%) blame social media and say theand teens today are a serious problem, and three in four (73%) blame social media and say the platforms have had a negative impact on the mental health of youth over the last 20 years.platforms have had a negative impact on the mental health of youth over the last 20 years. Further demonstrating the overwhelming public support for congressional action, 86% of votersFurther demonstrating the overwhelming public support for congressional action, 86% of voters support the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which would require support the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which would require social media platformssocial media platforms to protect minors from specific online harms, such as the promotion of eating disorders, suicide,to protect minors from specific online harms, such as the promotion of eating disorders, suicide, substance abuse, and sexual exploitation. The bill would provide children and parents with newsubstance abuse, and sexual exploitation. The bill would provide children and parents with new safeguards, require the strongest safety safeguards, require the strongest safety settings by default, and impose penalties on companiessettings by default, and impose penalties on companies whose design features expose children to these types of harms on their platforms.whose design features expose children to these types of harms on their platforms. “Parents have had enough. They’re doing everything they can to keep their kids safe online, but“Parents have had enough. They’re doing everything they can to keep their kids safe online, but parents can’t do this alone,” said Alix Fraser, director of Issue One’s parents can’t do this alone,” said Alix Fraser, director of Issue One’s Council for Responsible SocialCouncil for Responsible Social Media. “Congress must take action now by passing KOSA into law. Voters are demandingMedia. “Congress must take action now by passing KOSA into law. Voters are demanding leadership, and it’s time for lawmakers to deliver on their promises and take meaningful steps toleadership, and it’s time for lawmakers to deliver on their promises and take meaningful steps to keep our children safe online and finally keep our children safe online and finally hold tech companies accountable.”hold tech companies accountable.” https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/%E2%80%94-nearly-9-in-10-us-voters-support-the-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/%E2%80%94-nearly-9-in-10-us-voters-support-the- kids-online-safety-actkids-online-safety-act Northwood High School takes a step toward youth suicide preventionNorthwood High School takes a step toward youth suicide prevention This is the mission of Northwood High School’s Hope Squad, a group of peer-elected students andThis is the mission of Northwood High School’s Hope Squad, a group of peer-elected students and teacher advisors whose goal is to prevent suicide through education, training teacher advisors whose goal is to prevent suicide through education, training and peerand peer intervention. Northwood’s mental health specialistintervention. Northwood’s mental health specialist https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/northwood-high-school-takes-a-step-toward-youth-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/northwood-high-school-takes-a-step-toward-youth- suicide-preventio-1suicide-preventio-1 Detox Your Digital Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reduce Screen TiDetox Your Digital Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reduce Screen Ti In today’s hyper-connected world, we are constantly bombarded by digital screens—whether it’sIn today’s hyper-connected world, we are constantly bombarded by digital screens—whether it’s smartphones, computers, or televisions. While technology has undeniably improved smartphones, computers, or televisions. While technology has undeniably improved many aspectsmany aspects of our lives, excessive screen time can have serious consequences for our physical and mentalof our lives, excessive screen time can have serious consequences for our physical and mental health. From disrupted sleep patterns to strained relationships, the effects are far-reaching. It’shealth. From disrupted sleep patterns to strained relationships, the effects are far-reaching. It’s time to hit the reset button and detox your digital time to hit the reset button and detox your digital life. This step-by-step guide will show you how tolife. This step-by-step guide will show you how to reduce screen time, improve your well-being, and reconnect with the world around you.reduce screen time, improve your well-being, and reconnect with the world around you. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/detox-your-digital-life-a-step-by-step-guide-to-reduce-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/detox-your-digital-life-a-step-by-step-guide-to-reduce- screen-tiscreen-ti Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and CommunitiesImproving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities UPDATED: March 22, 2018 at 12:36 PM PDTUPDATED: March 22, 2018 at 12:36 PM PDT Internet a ‘Lord of the Flies’: Teen suicide rise started after Instagram, Snapchat beganInternet a ‘Lord of the Flies’: Teen suicide rise started after Instagram, Snapchat began A counselor at J Serra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano faces a gathering of somberA counselor at J Serra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano faces a gathering of somber students and asks if they knew any of the teens who recently took their lives.students and asks if they knew any of the teens who recently took their lives. A half-dozen hands immediately rise. After a pause, more hands poke up.A half-dozen hands immediately rise. After a pause, more hands poke up. “I knew Kyle,” one boy quietly volunteers. “He always seemed super happy. I never would have“I knew Kyle,” one boy quietly volunteers. “He always seemed super happy. I never would have guessed.”guessed.” In new series of sessions about suicide at JSerra — as well as at many other schools — little byIn new series of sessions about suicide at JSerra — as well as at many other schools — little by little kids open up.little kids open up. One student talks about 13-year-old Emma Pangelinan who lived in Mission Viejo. Another teenOne student talks about 13-year-old Emma Pangelinan who lived in Mission Viejo. Another teen says he knew Patrick Turner, a 16-year-old who lived in Corona del Mar. A girl says he knew Patrick Turner, a 16-year-old who lived in Corona del Mar. A girl mentions two girls inmentions two girls in a nearby town. A boy asks about another boy who died.a nearby town. A boy asks about another boy who died. https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/21/teen-suicide-can-be-reduced-if-parents-educators-change-https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/21/teen-suicide-can-be-reduced-if-parents-educators-change- social-media-culture/social-media-culture/ Dr. Courtney Harkins, a clinical supervisor at Jserra Catholic High gives a presentation to JserraDr. Courtney Harkins, a clinical supervisor at Jserra Catholic High gives a presentation to Jserra students about suicide, depression, how to recognize the symptoms and students about suicide, depression, how to recognize the symptoms and what to do about it in Sanwhat to do about it in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. New pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicideNew pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide Louie and Liza Pangelinan in the living room of their home in Mission Viejo on Friday, March 16,Louie and Liza Pangelinan in the living room of their home in Mission Viejo on Friday, March 16, 2018, as Liza holds a photograph of their daughter, Emma, who loved softball 2018, as Liza holds a photograph of their daughter, Emma, who loved softball and was a promisingand was a promising player, at 13 years old killed herself in January. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Registerplayer, at 13 years old killed herself in January. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register New pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide – Orange County RegisterNew pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide – Orange County Register New pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicideNew pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide This 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for changeThis 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for change Less than two months ago, 16-year-old Patrick Turner — “Patty” to his family — took his life inLess than two months ago, 16-year-old Patrick Turner — “Patty” to his family — took his life in centerfield in a nearby parkcenterfield in a nearby park Second in a three-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 3Second in a three-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 3 In a very nice part of California and in a very nice home, a very nice family sits down to a dinner ofIn a very nice part of California and in a very nice home, a very nice family sits down to a dinner of chicken tetrazzini, salad and croissants.chicken tetrazzini, salad and croissants. Dad asks his 18-year-old son about the baseball game he just pitched. The team lost, but the familyDad asks his 18-year-old son about the baseball game he just pitched. The team lost, but the family knows there are bigger things in life. The Corona del Mar High School knows there are bigger things in life. The Corona del Mar High School senior feels fine about hissenior feels fine about his performance.performance. But no matter how positive and relaxed the conversation, an unshakable gloom filled withBut no matter how positive and relaxed the conversation, an unshakable gloom filled with humankind’s deepest questions hangs in the air.humankind’s deepest questions hangs in the air. The dinner is courtesy of caring neighbors who want to help. Someone is missing from the tableThe dinner is courtesy of caring neighbors who want to help. Someone is missing from the table who should be here, but will never return.who should be here, but will never return. Less than two months ago on Jan. 27, 16-year-old Patrick – “Patty” to his family – took his life inLess than two months ago on Jan. 27, 16-year-old Patrick – “Patty” to his family – took his life in center field in a nearby park.center field in a nearby park. But unlike with most suicides, Patrick Turner left several thoughtful notes detailing exactly whatBut unlike with most suicides, Patrick Turner left several thoughtful notes detailing exactly what caused him to take his life and offered them to “whoever reads them.” caused him to take his life and offered them to “whoever reads them.” Significantly, the boy’s notesSignificantly, the boy’s notes shed light on what experts call a new national crisis in teens killing themselves.shed light on what experts call a new national crisis in teens killing themselves. This 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for change – Orange CountyThis 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for change – Orange County RegisterRegister Less than two months ago, 16-year-old Patrick Turner -- "Patty" to his family -- took his life inLess than two months ago, 16-year-old Patrick Turner -- "Patty" to his family -- took his life in centerfield in a nearby park. (Courtesy of the Turner Family)centerfield in a nearby park. (Courtesy of the Turner Family) This 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for changeThis 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for change Second in a three-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 3Second in a three-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 3 In a very nice part of California and in a very nice home, a very nice family sits down to a dinner ofIn a very nice part of California and in a very nice home, a very nice family sits down to a dinner of chicken tetrazzini, salad and croissants.chicken tetrazzini, salad and croissants. Dad asks his 18-year-old son about the baseball game he just pitched. The team lost, but the familyDad asks his 18-year-old son about the baseball game he just pitched. The team lost, but the family knows there are bigger things in life. The Corona del Mar High School knows there are bigger things in life. The Corona del Mar High School senior feels fine about hissenior feels fine about his performance.performance. But no matter how positive and relaxed the conversation, an unshakable gloom filled withBut no matter how positive and relaxed the conversation, an unshakable gloom filled with humankind’s deepest questions hangs in the air.humankind’s deepest questions hangs in the air. The dinner is courtesy of caring neighbors who want to help. Someone is missing from the tableThe dinner is courtesy of caring neighbors who want to help. Someone is missing from the table who should be here, but will never return.who should be here, but will never return. Less than two months ago on Jan. 27, 16-year-old Patrick – “Patty” to his family – took his life inLess than two months ago on Jan. 27, 16-year-old Patrick – “Patty” to his family – took his life in center field in a nearby park.center field in a nearby park. But unlike with most suicides, Patrick Turner left several thoughtful notes detailing exactly whatBut unlike with most suicides, Patrick Turner left several thoughtful notes detailing exactly what caused him to take his life and offered them to “whoever reads them.” caused him to take his life and offered them to “whoever reads them.” Significantly, the boy’s notesSignificantly, the boy’s notes shed light on what experts call a new national crisis in teens killing themselves.shed light on what experts call a new national crisis in teens killing themselves. “So much pressure is put on kids to do good, and a lot of kids make mistakes,” Patrick wrote. “One“So much pressure is put on kids to do good, and a lot of kids make mistakes,” Patrick wrote. “One slipup makes a kid feel like the smallest person in the world.slipup makes a kid feel like the smallest person in the world. “You are looked at as a loser if you don’t go to college or if you get a certain GPA or test score.“You are looked at as a loser if you don’t go to college or if you get a certain GPA or test score. There is never a moment to brake.”There is never a moment to brake.” https://www.ocregister.com/2019/01/30/parents-write-letter-about-16-year-old-son-committing-https://www.ocregister.com/2019/01/30/parents-write-letter-about-16-year-old-son-committing- suicide-and-what-impact-that-has-had/suicide-and-what-impact-that-has-had/ Internet a 'Lord of the Flies': Teen Suicide Rise Started After Instagram, Snapchat beganInternet a 'Lord of the Flies': Teen Suicide Rise Started After Instagram, Snapchat began March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 https://www.hoag.org/featured-news/internet-a-lord-of-the-flies-teen-suicide-rise-started-after-https://www.hoag.org/featured-news/internet-a-lord-of-the-flies-teen-suicide-rise-started-after- instagram-snapchat-began/instagram-snapchat-began/ Too much screen time is raising rate of childhood myopiaToo much screen time is raising rate of childhood myopia https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-much-screen-time-is-raising-rate-of-childhood-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-much-screen-time-is-raising-rate-of-childhood- myopiamyopia Blue Light and Your Eyes Causes Myopia with Sleep DeprivationBlue Light and Your Eyes Causes Myopia with Sleep Deprivation https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/blue-light-and-your-eyes-causes-myopia-with-sleep-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/blue-light-and-your-eyes-causes-myopia-with-sleep- dipravationdipravation Teens who spend less time in front of screens are happier — up toTeens who spend less time in front of screens are happier — up to https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/teens-who-spend-less-time-in-front-of-screens-are-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/teens-who-spend-less-time-in-front-of-screens-are- happier-%E2%80%94-up-to-1happier-%E2%80%94-up-to-1 Lenovo: Smarter technology for all eyes.Lenovo: Smarter technology for all eyes. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/lenovo-smarter-technology-for-all-eyeshttps://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/lenovo-smarter-technology-for-all-eyes Blue Light & Color StandardsBlue Light & Color Standards https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/blue-light-color-standardshttps://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/blue-light-color-standards Blue Light Summit 2021 Annual Forum on Digital DevicesBlue Light Summit 2021 Annual Forum on Digital Devices https://bluelightsummit.com/https://bluelightsummit.com/ Global Leaders Team Up to Address Screen Time as an Emerging Health Issue at the Blue LightGlobal Leaders Team Up to Address Screen Time as an Emerging Health Issue at the Blue Light Summit 2021Summit 2021 BOE, Dell Technologies, Eyesafe, HP, Lenovo, LG Display, UnitedHealthcare and ZAGG cameBOE, Dell Technologies, Eyesafe, HP, Lenovo, LG Display, UnitedHealthcare and ZAGG came together on one stage to address the biggest health issue of the digital age: high-energy together on one stage to address the biggest health issue of the digital age: high-energy blue lightblue light from digital devices.from digital devices. Eyesafe provides industry-leading technology to reduce high-energy blue light in consumerEyesafe provides industry-leading technology to reduce high-energy blue light in consumer electronics, helping to re-design displays for human health. Eyesafe technology electronics, helping to re-design displays for human health. Eyesafe technology and standardsand standards were developed by a world-class team of eye doctors, engineers, and scientists, with decades ofwere developed by a world-class team of eye doctors, engineers, and scientists, with decades of experience in electronics, display materials, and light management. Eyesafe recently ranked #5 inexperience in electronics, display materials, and light management. Eyesafe recently ranked #5 in the computer hardware category in Inc. Magazine's the computer hardware category in Inc. Magazine's 2021 list of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Private2021 list of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. To learn more, visit Companies in America. To learn more, visit https://eyesafe.comhttps://eyesafe.com Global Leaders Team Up to Address Screen Time as an Emerging Health Issue at the Blue LightGlobal Leaders Team Up to Address Screen Time as an Emerging Health Issue at the Blue Light Summit 2021Summit 2021 Sleep specialist backing RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement pushes to change school start times inSleep specialist backing RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement pushes to change school start times in AmericaAmerica https://www.foxnews.com/health/sleep-specialist-backing-rfk-jr-maha-movement-pushes-change-https://www.foxnews.com/health/sleep-specialist-backing-rfk-jr-maha-movement-pushes-change- school-start-times-america?msockid=1c676a2473f361eb280b7eaa721d601eschool-start-times-america?msockid=1c676a2473f361eb280b7eaa721d601e SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day.(2019-2020)SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day.(2019-2020) SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day.SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California.This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. Digest KeyDigest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Fiscal Committee: NO https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SCR73https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SCR73 Bill TextBill Text WHEREAS, There are over 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the State ofWHEREAS, There are over 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the State of California; andCalifornia; and WHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day; andWHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day; and WHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children andWHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medicaladolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulativeresearchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age,exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; andand mental development; and WHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns overWHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential long-term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen potential long-term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage andusage and cumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; andcumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; andWHEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiologyWHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of 415–455 linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of 415–455 nanometers; andnanometers; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleepWHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked to prematureto premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age-relatedaging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; andmacular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; and WHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digitalWHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes; andeye strain and dry, irritated eyes; and WHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye andWHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye and systemic health impacts related to blue light exposure, the State of California systemic health impacts related to blue light exposure, the State of California encourages citizens,encourages citizens, particularly children, to consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure toparticularly children, to consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue light; now, therefore, be ithigh-energy visible blue light; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That theResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California;Day in California; and be it furtherand be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author forResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.appropriate distribution. Forget What You Think You Know About Blue Light and SleepForget What You Think You Know About Blue Light and Sleep t’s become a virtually unchallenged piece of conventional wisdom that exposure to blue light—thet’s become a virtually unchallenged piece of conventional wisdom that exposure to blue light—the type emitted by electronic device screens—is bad for sleep. That thinking type emitted by electronic device screens—is bad for sleep. That thinking has spurred a mini-has spurred a mini- industry of innovations meant to stop those effects, like warm-toned “night mode” settings onindustry of innovations meant to stop those effects, like warm-toned “night mode” settings on gadgets and glasses that claim to block blue light.gadgets and glasses that claim to block blue light. But in December, a group of researchers at the University of Manchester in the U.K. published aBut in December, a group of researchers at the University of Manchester in the U.K. published a paper in Current Biology challenging that notion. After exposing mice to paper in Current Biology challenging that notion. After exposing mice to lights that were different inlights that were different in hue but equal brightness and assessing their subsequent activity, the researchers concluded thathue but equal brightness and assessing their subsequent activity, the researchers concluded that yellow light actually seems to disturb sleep more than blue. Warm-toned light, they hypothesized,yellow light actually seems to disturb sleep more than blue. Warm-toned light, they hypothesized, could trick the body into thinking could trick the body into thinking it’s daytime, while cooler blue light more closely mimics twilight.it’s daytime, while cooler blue light more closely mimics twilight. The study was surprising, given the widespread thinking around blue light, but it wasn’tThe study was surprising, given the widespread thinking around blue light, but it wasn’t unprecedented. Some researchers have argued that, while electronics can keep you unprecedented. Some researchers have argued that, while electronics can keep you up because ofup because of their bright lights and ability to time-suck, blue light isn’t necessarily the problem. So what’s thetheir bright lights and ability to time-suck, blue light isn’t necessarily the problem. So what’s the best way to get a full eight hours each night? Here’s what experts say about blue light.best way to get a full eight hours each night? Here’s what experts say about blue light. Go Ahead, Take a Nap. A New Study Says They May Be Good for Your HeartGo Ahead, Take a Nap. A New Study Says They May Be Good for Your Heart 0 seconds of 1 minute, 22 secondsVolume 0%0 seconds of 1 minute, 22 secondsVolume 0% Why is blue light thought to disrupt sleep?Why is blue light thought to disrupt sleep? Your body is dictated by its circadian rhythms, a set of time-dependent physical, mental andYour body is dictated by its circadian rhythms, a set of time-dependent physical, mental and behavioral shifts. The most obvious circadian rhythm is the one that drives behavioral shifts. The most obvious circadian rhythm is the one that drives you to be tired at nightyou to be tired at night and alert during the day. This process is dependent upon melatonin, a hormone secreted when it’sand alert during the day. This process is dependent upon melatonin, a hormone secreted when it’s dark outside. Nighttime light exposure can confuse this process, suppressing melatonin productiondark outside. Nighttime light exposure can confuse this process, suppressing melatonin production and keeping you up longer.and keeping you up longer. Studies have suggested that blue light is an especially powerful melatonin suppressant.Studies have suggested that blue light is an especially powerful melatonin suppressant. Melanopsin, the pigment that helps eye cells assess light brightness, is particularly Melanopsin, the pigment that helps eye cells assess light brightness, is particularly sensitive tosensitive to shorter, cooler wavelengths like blue light, which some research says means blue light may affectshorter, cooler wavelengths like blue light, which some research says means blue light may affect the body more dramatically than other hues. One highly cited study from 2014 showed that using athe body more dramatically than other hues. One highly cited study from 2014 showed that using a blue-light-emitting iPad before bed suppresses melatonin, blue-light-emitting iPad before bed suppresses melatonin, while reading a traditional book doeswhile reading a traditional book does not. IPad readers started producing melatonin 1.5 hours later than usual the next day, andnot. IPad readers started producing melatonin 1.5 hours later than usual the next day, and experienced REM sleep—the phase during which dreams occur and memories are consolidated—experienced REM sleep—the phase during which dreams occur and memories are consolidated— once they conked out, the study found.once they conked out, the study found. Does the new study change that theory?Does the new study change that theory? Animal studies should always be taken with a grain of salt, as they often do not translate directly toAnimal studies should always be taken with a grain of salt, as they often do not translate directly to human behavior. And there are additional caveats to this particular human behavior. And there are additional caveats to this particular paper, says Dr. Cathy Goldstein,paper, says Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a sleep specialist at Michigan Medicine. The researchers looked specifically at cones in thea sleep specialist at Michigan Medicine. The researchers looked specifically at cones in the animals’ eyes, which detect color, instead of melanopsin, which senses light and is central to theanimals’ eyes, which detect color, instead of melanopsin, which senses light and is central to the issue of melatonin secretion.issue of melatonin secretion. They also kept light levels dim, regardless of color, which may not reflect the bright lights ofThey also kept light levels dim, regardless of color, which may not reflect the bright lights of electronics.electronics. And finally, though mice are frequently used in sleep research, Goldstein notes that since theAnd finally, though mice are frequently used in sleep research, Goldstein notes that since the rodents are nocturnal, they may respond differently to light than humans rodents are nocturnal, they may respond differently to light than humans do. Taken together,do. Taken together, Goldstein says these conditions mean the study’s results apply only to a very narrow set ofGoldstein says these conditions mean the study’s results apply only to a very narrow set of circumstances and metrics. “For this to get extrapolated to saying ‘blue light at night isn’t bad forcircumstances and metrics. “For this to get extrapolated to saying ‘blue light at night isn’t bad for you’ is a little bit of an extension,” Goldstein you’ is a little bit of an extension,” Goldstein says.says. But that doesn’t mean blue light is evil. “Blue light has become the gluten of the sleep world,”But that doesn’t mean blue light is evil. “Blue light has become the gluten of the sleep world,” Goldstein says with a laugh. In other words, though it may be a potential Goldstein says with a laugh. In other words, though it may be a potential trigger for health issues,trigger for health issues, its impact has been blown way out of proportion.its impact has been blown way out of proportion. “We put the cart so far ahead of the horse” with blue light, agrees James Wyatt, who directs sleep“We put the cart so far ahead of the horse” with blue light, agrees James Wyatt, who directs sleep disorders and sleep-wake research at Rush University Medical Center. disorders and sleep-wake research at Rush University Medical Center. In Wyatt’s view,In Wyatt’s view, recommendations around limiting blue light have far outpaced science around its effects. There isrecommendations around limiting blue light have far outpaced science around its effects. There is a valid scientific basis to the idea that blue light interrupts sleep, since research consistentlya valid scientific basis to the idea that blue light interrupts sleep, since research consistently shows that light of any kind suppresses melatonin shows that light of any kind suppresses melatonin and blue light may do so to an especiallyand blue light may do so to an especially extreme degree. But Wyatt says most human research done in this field hasn’t been representativeextreme degree. But Wyatt says most human research done in this field hasn’t been representative of the way the average person is exposed to blue light. That is, most experimental conditions don’tof the way the average person is exposed to blue light. That is, most experimental conditions don’t correspond to the correspond to the average person’s day, and even then they often result in only tiny changes inaverage person’s day, and even then they often result in only tiny changes in sleep.sleep. Take that iPad study, for example. While it did show that bedtime exposure to blue light through anTake that iPad study, for example. While it did show that bedtime exposure to blue light through an iPad can suppress melatonin, Wyatt notes that people who read on their iPad can suppress melatonin, Wyatt notes that people who read on their devices for hours tookdevices for hours took only 10 minutes longer to fall asleep than paper book readers. “In over 20 years of practicing sleeponly 10 minutes longer to fall asleep than paper book readers. “In over 20 years of practicing sleep medicine, I have never had a patient come to me and say, ‘Hey, doc, can you help me fall asleep 10medicine, I have never had a patient come to me and say, ‘Hey, doc, can you help me fall asleep 10 minutes faster?'” Wyatt says.minutes faster?'” Wyatt says. Goldstein adds that the spectrum of light isn’t the only thing that matters—so do brightness, andGoldstein adds that the spectrum of light isn’t the only thing that matters—so do brightness, and duration of exposure. “You can’t just worry about spectrum alone,” she duration of exposure. “You can’t just worry about spectrum alone,” she says. “You can’t have yoursays. “You can’t have your blue light filter on, and then have your phone or your tablet at maximal brightness” and expect toblue light filter on, and then have your phone or your tablet at maximal brightness” and expect to drift right off with no problem.drift right off with no problem. Should I try to limit blue light exposure?Should I try to limit blue light exposure? There are plenty of reasons other than sleeplessness to not spend all your time staring at screens,There are plenty of reasons other than sleeplessness to not spend all your time staring at screens, from possible mental health consequences to their correlation with a from possible mental health consequences to their correlation with a sedentary lifestyle. But insedentary lifestyle. But in terms of eye health, there’s no reason to spend your time and money looking for blue-light-filteringterms of eye health, there’s no reason to spend your time and money looking for blue-light-filtering glasses or gadgets, says Dr. Matthew Gardiner, an ophthalmologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear.glasses or gadgets, says Dr. Matthew Gardiner, an ophthalmologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. While some people report improvements While some people report improvements in eye-strain or headaches after using these products,in eye-strain or headaches after using these products, Gardiner says there’s no research to suggest blue light damages your eyes. “If you feel moreGardiner says there’s no research to suggest blue light damages your eyes. “If you feel more comfortable, then that’s fine, but it does not do anything for the health of your eyes,” he says.comfortable, then that’s fine, but it does not do anything for the health of your eyes,” he says. For sleep, Wyatt says the evidence isn’t strong enough to issue a blanket recommendation on blueFor sleep, Wyatt says the evidence isn’t strong enough to issue a blanket recommendation on blue light. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to use technology light. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to use technology before bed—any bright lightbefore bed—any bright light right before sleep can mess with circadian rhythms, and firing off last-minute emails is unlikely toright before sleep can mess with circadian rhythms, and firing off last-minute emails is unlikely to lull you to sleep—but blue light may not be as universally bad for slumber as people think. Personallull you to sleep—but blue light may not be as universally bad for slumber as people think. Personal preference plays a role, too. preference plays a role, too. Wyatt notes that some people feel relaxed and sleepy after watchingWyatt notes that some people feel relaxed and sleepy after watching television, while others feel wide-awake after flipping through a page-turning book.television, while others feel wide-awake after flipping through a page-turning book. Goldstein agrees that blue light research isn’t as conclusive as it’s often portrayed, but saysGoldstein agrees that blue light research isn’t as conclusive as it’s often portrayed, but says there’s also no reason not to use night-mode filters on electronics if you there’s also no reason not to use night-mode filters on electronics if you find them helpful. Justfind them helpful. Just remember to turn down the brightness and avoid hours of aimless scrolling, she says.remember to turn down the brightness and avoid hours of aimless scrolling, she says. Finally, research is pretty definitive on the fact that a dark room is the best environment for sleep,Finally, research is pretty definitive on the fact that a dark room is the best environment for sleep, so it’s smart to block out light sources when it’s actually time so it’s smart to block out light sources when it’s actually time for bed. Wyatt suggests keeping yourfor bed. Wyatt suggests keeping your room at a cool 65° to 68° Fahrenheit, limiting intermittent noise and sticking to roughly the sameroom at a cool 65° to 68° Fahrenheit, limiting intermittent noise and sticking to roughly the same sleep and wake times each day to get quality rest.sleep and wake times each day to get quality rest. More Must-Reads from TIMEMore Must-Reads from TIME Cybersecurity Experts Are Sounding the Alarm on DOGECybersecurity Experts Are Sounding the Alarm on DOGE Meet the 2025 Women of the YearMeet the 2025 Women of the Year The Harsh Truth About Disability InclusionThe Harsh Truth About Disability Inclusion Why Do More Young Adults Have Cancer?Why Do More Young Adults Have Cancer? Colman Domingo Leads With Radical LoveColman Domingo Leads With Radical Love How to Get Better at Doing Things AloneHow to Get Better at Doing Things Alone Michelle Zauner Stares Down the DarknessMichelle Zauner Stares Down the Darkness Write to Jamie Ducharme at Write to Jamie Ducharme at jamie.ducharme@time.comjamie.ducharme@time.com For sake of pupils’ pupils, China to ban homework on appsFor sake of pupils’ pupils, China to ban homework on apps BEIJING (AP) — An eastern Chinese province plans to ban teachers from assigning homework to beBEIJING (AP) — An eastern Chinese province plans to ban teachers from assigning homework to be completed on cellphone apps as part of efforts to preserve students’ eyesight.completed on cellphone apps as part of efforts to preserve students’ eyesight. Zhejiang province issued a draft regulation last week and is seeking public comment. It is one ofZhejiang province issued a draft regulation last week and is seeking public comment. It is one of several provinces considering such measures.several provinces considering such measures. Along with barring app-based homework assignments, the Zhejiang regulation would limit the useAlong with barring app-based homework assignments, the Zhejiang regulation would limit the use of electronic devices to 30 percent of total teaching time and encourage of electronic devices to 30 percent of total teaching time and encourage the issuing of paperthe issuing of paper homework to be completed by hand.homework to be completed by hand. Soaring rates of nearsightedness are blamed partly on screen usage. While China’s overall rate ofSoaring rates of nearsightedness are blamed partly on screen usage. While China’s overall rate of myopia is 31 percent, among high school students it stands at 77 percent myopia is 31 percent, among high school students it stands at 77 percent and among collegeand among college students 80 percent.students 80 percent. The regulation aims to pull that back to 70 percent among senior high school students, with ratesThe regulation aims to pull that back to 70 percent among senior high school students, with rates among primary school students targeted at 38 percent and junior high school among primary school students targeted at 38 percent and junior high school students at 60students at 60 percent.percent. The regulation would bar primary and middle school students from bringing electronic devices intoThe regulation would bar primary and middle school students from bringing electronic devices into classrooms without permission, restrict amounts of homework assigned and classrooms without permission, restrict amounts of homework assigned and increase the time forincrease the time for breaks, sports and extra-curricular activities.breaks, sports and extra-curricular activities. Sign up for Evening BriefSign up for Evening Brief Delivered weeknights, this email newsletter gives you a quick recap of the day's top stories andDelivered weeknights, this email newsletter gives you a quick recap of the day's top stories and need-to-know news, as well as intriguing photos and topics to spark conversation need-to-know news, as well as intriguing photos and topics to spark conversation as you windas you wind down from your day.down from your day. Sign upSign up It says no written homework at all should be assigned to 1st and 2nd graders.It says no written homework at all should be assigned to 1st and 2nd graders. Already, national education authorities have issued a proposal to prevent teachers from using theAlready, national education authorities have issued a proposal to prevent teachers from using the popular WeChat or QQ messaging apps for assigning homework and banned popular WeChat or QQ messaging apps for assigning homework and banned them from askingthem from asking parents to mark their children’s work. The education ministry also called for only paper homeworkparents to mark their children’s work. The education ministry also called for only paper homework assignments for primary and middle school students “in principle.”assignments for primary and middle school students “in principle.” Still, mobile devices are unlikely to be abandoned entirely as a means of supplementing classwork.Still, mobile devices are unlikely to be abandoned entirely as a means of supplementing classwork. Language apps, especially those for learning English pronunciation, are Language apps, especially those for learning English pronunciation, are extremely popular withextremely popular with students, many of whom are more likely to own smart phones than home computers.students, many of whom are more likely to own smart phones than home computers. Limiting screen time is of particular concern in Asia, where rates of myopia tend to be higher thanLimiting screen time is of particular concern in Asia, where rates of myopia tend to be higher than in Europe and North America. With a level of myopia estimated at 80 in Europe and North America. With a level of myopia estimated at 80 percent, the Southeast Asianpercent, the Southeast Asian city state of Singapore is believed have the highest percentage of nearsighted people.city state of Singapore is believed have the highest percentage of nearsighted people. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/for-sake-of-pupils%E2%80%99-pupils-china-to-ban-https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/for-sake-of-pupils%E2%80%99-pupils-china-to-ban- homework-on-apps-2homework-on-apps-2 Thank YouThank You Craig A DurfeyCraig A Durfey Founder of P.R.D.C.Founder of P.R.D.C. ...... [Message clipped] View entire message[Message clipped] View entire message Craig A DurfeyCraig A Durfey 5:375:37 AM (40 minutes ago)to AM (40 minutes ago)to Stephanie, cindyt, jonathan, phillipn, Stephanie, cindyt, jonathan, phillipn, GGDPIO@GGCITY.ORGGGDPIO@GGCITY.ORG,, communityrelations, George, joed, yeseniam, me, Lizabeth, Publiccommunityrelations, George, joed, yeseniam, me, Lizabeth, Public Craig A DurfeyCraig A Durfey 5:385:38 AM (40 minutes ago)to AM (40 minutes ago)to Lisa, Pam, yeseniam, meReplyReply allForwardAdd reactionLisa, Pam, yeseniam, meReplyReply allForwardAdd reaction Share this post:Share this post: Sign up for blog updates!Sign up for blog updates! Join my email list to receive updates and information.Join my email list to receive updates and information. Email addressEmail address Sign upSign up Recent PostsRecent Posts Trump A Proclamation National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025Trump A Proclamation National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025 Apr 5, 2025Apr 5, 2025 Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortionIncreasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion Apr 5, 2025Apr 5, 2025 Schools have 10 days to comply with Trump anti-DEI policy or faceSchools have 10 days to comply with Trump anti-DEI policy or face Apr 4, 2025Apr 4, 2025 Will local Government Children's Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse EspLimit Screentime/Child Abuse Esp National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025 – The White House2025 – The White House National Child Abuse Prevention National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every April toMonth is observed every April to Increasingly Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion – Orange County Registerdangerous scam targets kids through sextortion – Orange County Register proclamationproclamation April as National Child Abuse Prevention MonthApril as National Child Abuse Prevention Month WHEREAS, In Garden Grove, as in any community, children are our most preciousWHEREAS, In Garden Grove, as in any community, children are our most precious members who deserve to grow in a safe, happy, healthy, stable, and caringmembers who deserve to grow in a safe, happy, healthy, stable, and caring environment where they can experience the wonders and innocence of aenvironment where they can experience the wonders and innocence of a childhood free of violence, neglect, and abuse;childhood free of violence, neglect, and abuse; WHEREAS, the latest data is based on federal fiscal year 2023, a nationally estimatedWHEREAS, the latest data is based on federal fiscal year 2023, a nationally estimated 3,081,715 children received either an investigation response or alternative3,081,715 children received either an investigation response or alternative response at a rate of 42.0 children per 1,000 in population; response at a rate of 42.0 children per 1,000 in population; WHEREAS, in federal fiscal year 2023, 52 states reported 546,159 victims of childWHEREAS, in federal fiscal year 2023, 52 states reported 546,159 victims of child abuse and neglect that equates to a national rate of 7.4 victims per 1,000abuse and neglect that equates to a national rate of 7.4 victims per 1,000 children;children; WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can have long-term psychological, emotional, andWHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have lasting consequences;physical effects that have lasting consequences; WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promoteWHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children;the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children; WHEREAS, effective prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships createdWHEREAS, effective prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health, community andbetween child welfare professionals, education, health, community and faith based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, andfaith based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and families;families; WHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove actively places efforts in raising awareness andWHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove actively places efforts in raising awareness and preventing child abuse through family support services offered by thepreventing child abuse through family support services offered by the Magnolia Park Family Resource Center and the Buena Clinton Youth andMagnolia Park Family Resource Center and the Buena Clinton Youth and Family Center; Family Center; WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increaseWHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social andthe social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, andemotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment; andnurturing environment; and WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families. NOW THEREFORE, the Garden Grove City Council does hereby proclaim April 2025 asNOW THEREFORE, the Garden Grove City Council does hereby proclaim April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, and urges all communities toNational Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, and urges all communities to take actions to end the tragedy of child abuse and neglect in our nation.take actions to end the tragedy of child abuse and neglect in our nation. April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 I hope that after researching for seven to eight years the question is when will local, State, FederalI hope that after researching for seven to eight years the question is when will local, State, Federal come forward to recognize social medial harm, since those in field come forward to recognize social medial harm, since those in field all professional trained toall professional trained to prevent child abuse don’t has a clue from limited awareness as to what it causing this epidemicprevent child abuse don’t has a clue from limited awareness as to what it causing this epidemic thus we continue fester the crises of child abuse in a modern age to limit the consumption thatthus we continue fester the crises of child abuse in a modern age to limit the consumption that nothing under 13 to limit above until nothing under 13 to limit above until 17 years old.17 years old. Thank YouThank You Craig A DurfeyCraig A Durfey Founder of P.R.D.D.C.Founder of P.R.D.D.C. Date:4/7/2025 12:29:24 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] How to Protect Your Eyes While Staring at a Screen All Day Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: How to Protect Your Eyes While Staring at a Screen All Day - https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/how-to-protect-your-eyes-while-staring-at-a-screen-all-day/ar-AA1yC5zS?ocid=socialshare