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Dear State Representatives
Requesting a resolution to identify from the U.S. Senate hearing Feb,14,2023 the harm
from social media to address this will raise the needed awareness to call for June 2023 a
special session to enact legislation for immediately action.
Providing necessary information about social media digital harm with CA State ACR 265
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social media.
Published: Sep 15, 2022 AB 2273 requires online platforms to consider the best interest
of child users and to protect their mental health and wellbeing SACRAMENTO – Governor
Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed bipartisan landmark legislation
aimed at protecting the wellbeing, data, and privacy of children using online platforms.
Governor Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Bill Protecting Children’s Online Data and Privacy
| California Governor. 2023-02-14 - Mitch Prinstein, PhD, ABPP
Chief Science Officer American Psychological Association Protecting Our Children Online
Before the U.S. Senate Committee on JudiciaryTestimony - Prinstein.pdf (senate.gov)
AB 272, Muratsuchi. Pupils: use of smartphones.
(a) There is growing evidence that unrestricted use of smartphones by pupils at
elementary and secondary schools during the schoolday interferes with the educational
mission of the schools, lowers pupil performance, particularly among low-achieving pupils,
promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to an increase in teenage anxiety, depression,
and suicide.
(b) In September 2018, France adopted a nationwide smartphone ban in all primary and
middle schools in order to promote pupil achievement and healthy social development.
Bill Text - AB-272 Pupils: use of smartphones. (ca.gov)
AB 1054, as introduced, Berman. Pupil instruction: high schools: computer science.
Existing law requires the commission, on or before July 31, 2019, to consider
developing and recommending to the state board computer science content
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standards for kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, pursuant to
recommendations developed by a group of computer science experts that the
Superintendent of Public ..
https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1054/2023#:~:text=Existing%20law%20requires%20the%2
0commission,that%20the%20Superintendent%20of%20Public
at 1:34-43 minutes
https://www.assembly.ca.gov/media/assembly-floor-session-20180816
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U.S. Senate Hearing Protecting Our Children Online.
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10 things to know about how social media affects teens' brains
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affects-teens-brains
Surgeon general warns 13 is too young for children to be on socia
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children-to-be-on-socia
US Surgeon General says 13 is too young to join social media. Hea
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join-social-media-hea
Surgeon General: We shouldn't allow 13-year-olds on social media.
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year-olds-on-social-media
Should social media be BANNED for children under 13? Take our pol
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children-under-13-take-our-pol
Protecting kids from the harms of social media | Morning in Ameri
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media-%7C-morning-in-ameri
Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm
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social-media-harm
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Experts sound the alarm over social media as kids grapple with de
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as-kids-grapple-with-de
Social media dangerous for kids
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Kids’ mental health, safety in the spotlight as social media exec
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the-spotlight-as-social-media-exec
HOAG HOSPITAL MENTAL ILLNESS SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTIONS
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addictions
Health experts say parents need to drastically cut kids' screen t
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drastically-cut-kids-screen-t-1
Tech Addiction: Digital Madness- How Social Media Is Driving Our
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media-is-driving-our
THE SCREENAGERS PROJECT School Education Wellness.
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Parenting Children in the Age of Screens.
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screens
Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Cr
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is-driving-our-mental-health-cr
Digital Addiction with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras \[Podcast\]
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kardaras-podcast-1
Can Technology Encourage Mass Shootings? with Dr. Lisa Strohman
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shootings-with-dr-lisa-strohman
‘Addictive as cocaine’: Parents sue Fortnite creators
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cocaine%E2%80%99-parents-sue-fortnite-creators
Internet addiction disorder affecting toddlers | 60 Minutes Australia
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It's hard to remember life before smartphones and tablets, and with
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The devastating effects of video game addiction on children | 60
Minutes Australia
The devastating effects of video game addiction on children | 60 Minutes Australia
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60 Minutes Australia
While you're watching this, chances are children all over the country will be glued to
different screens, playing video games.
Meet the teens lobbying to regulate social media | 60 Minutes
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College sophomores Emma Lembke and Aliza Kopans think lawmakers should hold social
media companies accountable—and ...
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The medical mystery linking TikTok to an explosion of severe tics in teens | 60
Minutes Australia
The medical mystery linking TikTok to an explosion of severe tics in teens | 60 Minutes
Australia
60 Minutes Australia
It's not only strange, it's very worrying. The isolation and anxiety we endured because of
COVID is having a lasting and unwanted ...
Meet the teens lobbying to regulate social media | 60 Minutes
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Digital addiction expert warns smartphone addiction is harder to
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addiction-expert-warns-smartphone-
Violent Video Games OnThe Brain: What It Looks Like, with Dr. Li
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what-it-looks-like-with-dr-li
Daniel Amen |The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans
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important-lesson-from-83000-brain-scans
# 9 Florida bill aims to ban TikTok, other social media apps from schools.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A pair of bills filed in the Florida House and Senate seek to block
social media apps, including TikTok, from being accessed on school internet.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced his support for the bills (HB
379 and SB 52) Wednesday that would require Florida school districts to “prohibit and
prevent students from accessing social media platforms through the use of internet
access provided by each district.”
Bill would ban TikTok in US, citing Chinese data mining
The bills would also require in-school instruction on social media safety and how
students can utilize the app in their personal and professional lives.
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“Children are the future, so I’m not sure why we would ever allow something as addicting
and useless as TikTok to be allowed in our K-12 institutions,” Patrronis said. “I call it
digital fentanyl because you can see how addicting it is – and it especially targets our
children.
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# 15 Parents who say their kids are addicted to 'Fortnite' slam Epic Games with lawsuit
— and research shows it's not the only game people are worried about.
Parents are arguing their children experienced symptoms of addiction to the game
"Fortnite."
In a statement, Epic Games said it believed "the evidence will show that this case is
meritless."
The service Rehabs UK identified several games for which people had sought
addiction support online.
A Quebec Superior Court judge authorized a lawsuit earlier this month against the maker
of "Fortnite," filed by parents who say their children became addicted to the video game.
In July, three parents in Quebec told Justice Sylvain Lussier that their children appeared
to be severely dependent on "Fortnite" and had passed up eating, sleeping, and
showering as a result, BBC News reported.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/parents-who-say-their-kids-are-addicted-to-
fortnite-slam-epic-g
# 16 GAMING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL WELLNESS PRESENTED BY SINA SAFAHIE
MD
PRESENTED BY: SINA SAFAHIEH, MD
BACKGROUND: • Sina Safahieh, MD is a double board certified child, adolescent and
adult psychiatrist. He graduated with a medical degree from University of Texas Medical
Branch and completed an adult psychiatric residency and child & adolescent fellowship
at UC Irvine. Dr. Safahieh has a private practice in Newport Beach and has staff
privileges at Hoag Hospitals and CHOC. He is medical director of the ASPIRE program at
Newport and Irvine Hoag Hospitals, team psychiatrist for the Los Angeles Chargers and
a Major League Baseball certified clinician.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/gaming-social-media-and-mental-wellness-
presented-bysina-safahie
The United State definition description for child abuse as followed: “Definitions of Child
Abuse & Neglect Learn how child abuse and neglect are defined in Federal law and State
laws and find resources that distinguish between discipline and abuse. Discipline versus
abuse Federal law definitions of child abuse and neglect Federal legislation provides
guidance to States by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors that define child
abuse and neglect. “
The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), as
amended by the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, defines child abuse and neglect as,
at minimum: "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which
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results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or
"An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm."
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of-schools-to-ban-esport
# 18 Ralph Nader Radio “Who’s Raising the Kids? Big Business by Susan
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%E2%80%9Cwho%E2%80%99s-raising-the-kids-big-business-by-susan
# 19 Dr. Susan Linn Discusses Who's Raising the Kids: Big Tech Big Bus
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/dr-susan-linn-discusses-whos-raising-the-
kids-big-tech-big-bus
# 20 parents concerned about teens’ gaming and social media habits
By age 21, the average young person spends 10,000 hours playing video games, roughly
the same amount of time they spend for all of middle school and high school, said Dr.
Sina Safahieh, a child psychiatrist who oversees an Orange County program specializing
in mental health treatment of adolescents.
# 21 China bans kids from playing online video games during the week
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/china-bans-kids-from-playing-online-video-
games-during-the-week
# 22 Federal And State of California Definitions of Child Abuse Neglec
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/federal-and-state-of-california-definitions-
of-child-abuse-neglec
# 23 World Health Organization Recommends Against Screen Time for Infa
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/world-health-organization-recommends-
against-screen-time-for-infa
# 24 MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in presch
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brain-development-in-presch-3
# 25 Press Release will Esports recognized as Child Abuse brain injury
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child-abuse-brain-injury
# 26 World health officials take a hard line on screen time for kids.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/world-health-officials-take-a-hard-line-on-
screen-time-for-kids-1
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# 27 S.C.R. 9 Concurrent Resolution on the Public Health Crisis Porn.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/scr-9-concurrent-resolution-on-the-public-
health-crisis-porn
# 28 The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Cong
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/the-childrens-internet-protection-act-cipa-
was-enacted-by-cong
# 29 When Kids Are Home From School, Pornography Searches Increase4700
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/when-kids-are-home-from-school-
pornography-searches-increase4700
# 30 Utah's governor vetoes social media moderation bill, signs porn f
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/utahs-governor-vetoes-social-media-
moderation-bill-signs-porn-f
# 31 IUSD and Hoag to Host Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Pr
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/iusd-and-hoag-to-host-gaming-social-media-
and-mental-wellness-pr
# 32 62% Of Young Gamers Experience Abuse Online, According To Study
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/62%25-of-young-gamers-experience-abuse-
online-according-to-study
# 33 A growing number of states call porn a public health crisis.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/a-growing-number-of-states-call-porn-a-
public-health-crisis
# 34 How Gambling Disorder Is Defined in the DSM-5
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/how-gambling-disorder-is-defined-in-the-
dsm-5
# 35 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act Amendment to Section
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/protecting-children-in-the-21st-century-act-
amendment-to-section
# 36 EVEN COLLEGES California’s esports powerhouse isn’t USC or UCLA.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/even-colleges-california%E2%80%99s-
esports-powerhouse-isn%E2%80%99t-usc-or-ucla
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# 37 ‘Reuben never misses.’ Prep esports teams like Quartz Hill are pr
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misses%E2%80%99-prep-esports-teams-like-quartz-hill-are-pr
1# Heads Up: Stop. Think. Connect Children safety. free from the FTC
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/heads-up-stop-think-connect-children-
safety-free-from-the-ftc
4 # Video which offers an insight to the tobacco addictions to techno
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/video-which-offers-an-insight-to-the-tobacco-
addictions-to-techno
5 # This is a teenager's brain on Instagram can lead young people down.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/this-is-a-teenagers-brain-on-
instagramcan-lead-young-people-down
6 # Among the 46 harmful effects of social media were found to be anx
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/among-the-46-harmful-effects-of-
social-media-were-found-to-be-anx
7 # The therapeutic potential of pottery for depression mental health.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/the-therapeutic-potential-of-pottery-
for-depression-mental-health
9 # One pill can kill:’ DEA, Snapchat, parents confront deadly fenta
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/%E2%80%98one-pill-can-
kill%E2%80%99-dea-snapchat-parents-confront-deadly-fenta
10 # Neurologics brain mapping technology helping those with traumatic.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/neurologics-brain-mapping-technology-
helping-those-with-traumatic
11 # As Screen Time Reaches All-Time Highs Blue Light Awareness Day on
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/as-screen-time-reaches-all-time-highs-
blue-light-awareness-day-on
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12 # Instagram’s impact on children and teens’ mental health,
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/instagram%E2%80%99s-impact-on-
children-and-teens%E2%80%99-mental-health
14 # Reporter who broke Facebook files details about mental health imp
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/reporter-who-broke-facebook-files-
details-about-mental-health-imp
15 # World Health Assembly 2021, governments mental health day Oct 10
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/world-health-assembly-2021-
governments-mental-health-day-oct-10
16 # knowingly allow its products to 'harm children, a tobacco addicti
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/knowingly-allow-its-products-to-harm-
childrena-tobacco-addicti
17 # Blackburn & Blumenthal to Hold Hearing With Facebook Whistleblowe
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/blackburn-blumenthal-to-hold-hearing-
with-facebook-whistleblowe
18 # study cited 13.5% of teen girls saying Instagram suicide worse.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/study-cited-135%25-of-teen-girls-
saying-instagram-suicide-worse
19 # Study: Limiting screen time to 30 minutes a day can reduce depress
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/study-limiting-screen-time-to-30-
minutes-a-day-can-reduce-depres-1
20 # Stop creating Instagram for Kids, 44 states urge
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/stop-creating-instagram-for-kids-44-
states-urge
21 # LIVE: Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies to U.S. Sen
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/live-facebook-whistleblower-frances-
haugen-testifies-to-us-sen
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22 # Children who eat more fruit ,vegetables have better mental health
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/children-who-eat-more-fruit-
vegetables-have-better-mental-health
23 # From Screen Time to Green Time: How to mitigate pandemic screen
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/from-screen-time-to-green-time-how-
to-mitigate-pandemic-screen
24 # Research Report Open Letter Screen Time-Isolation & Blue light
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/research-report-open-letter-screen-
time-isolation-blue-light
25 # Getting back to the great outdoors Mother Earth. Psychologists.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/getting-back-to-the-great-outdoors
26 # Parenting in the Screen Age.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/parenting-in-the-screen-age
27 # Community Gardens Can Improve Your Mental Health, Study shows.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/ca-project-cal-well
29 # Autism and Screen Time: Special Brains, Special Risks.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/autism-and-screen-time-special-brains-
special-risks
30 # MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in presch
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/mris-show-screen-time-linked-to-lower-
brain-development-in-presch-1
31 # Environmental Nature Center, Field trips can be transformative exp
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/environmental-nature-centerfield-trips-
can-be-transformative-exp
32 # Filmmaker and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation.
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https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/filmmaker-and-physician-dr-delaney-
ruston-takes-the-conversation
33 # NATURE AND MENTAL HEALTH.
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/nature-and-mental-health
34 # Protecting Kids Online: Facebook, Instagram, and Mental Health Ha
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/protecting-kids-online-facebook-
instagram-and-mental-health-ha
35 # Welcome to the Blue Light Summit 2020 What are the Effects of blue light,
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/welcome-to-the-blue-light-summit-
2020-what-are-the-effects-of-blu
36 # Pediatricians urge parents to limit kids' "screen time"
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/pediatricians-urge-parents-to-limit-
kids-screen-time
37 # 10 Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/10-mental-health-benefits-of-
gardening
38 # READING TO ROVER: Does it really help children? Veterinary school
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/reading-to-rover-does-it-really-help-
childrenveterinary-school
39 # Preferring print in our digital age.!
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/preferring-print-in-our-digital-age
42 # Is Blue Light Actually Harmful?
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/is-blue-light-actually-harmful
43 # Education: Does more school spending pay off? By Dan Walters June
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/education-does-more-school-spending-
pay-offby-dan-walters-june
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44 # WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT?HOW DOES BLUE LIGHT IMPACT THE EYES?
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/what-is-blue-lighthow-does-blue-light-
impact-the-eyes
45 # For sake of pupils’ pupils, China to ban homework on apps
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/for-sake-of-pupils%E2%80%99-pupils-
china-to-ban-homework-on-apps
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/for-sake-of-pupils%E2%80%99-pupils-
china-to-ban-homework-on-apps
46 # IN THE USA/CALIF WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE WITH TECNOLOGY compared TO
UK
https://socialemotionalpaws.org/blog-post/f/in-the-usacalif-what-is-child-abuse-
with-tecnology-compare-to-uk
47 # Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health
Cr https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/digital-madness-how-social-media-is-
driving-our-mental-health-cr
48 # Digital Addiction with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras \[Podcast\]
Digital Addiction with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras \[Podcast\] (socialemotionalpaws.com)
49 # Tech Addiction: Digital Madness- How Social Media Is Driving
Our Tech Addiction: Digital Madness- How Social Media Is Driving Our
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The United State definition description for child abuse as followed: “Definitions of Child
Abuse & Neglect Learn how child abuse and neglect are defined in Federal law and State
laws and find resources that distinguish between discipline and abuse. Discipline versus
abuse Federal law definitions of child abuse and neglect Federal legislation provides
guidance to States by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors that define child
abuse and neglect. “
The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), as
amended by the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, defines child abuse and neglect as,
at minimum: "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which
results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or
"An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm."
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Kids are glued to screens and it’s hurting their brain development
Kids are glued to screens and it's hurting their brain development - Komando.com
A new study documents structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children
related to screen-based media use.A new study documents structural differences in the
brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media use. The study, published
in JAMA Pediatrics, shows that children who have more screen time have lower
structural integrity of white matter tracts in parts of the brain that support language and
other emergent literacy skills. These skills include imagery and executive function -- the
process involving mental control and self-regulation. These children also have lower
scores on language and literacy measures.
The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, shows that children who have more screen time
have lower structural integrity of white matter tracts in parts of the brain that support
language and other emergent literacy skills. These skills include imagery and executive
function -- the process involving mental control and self-regulation. These children also
have lower scores on language and literacy measures.
The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study assessed screen time in terms of
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations. The AAP recommendations not
only take into account time spent in front of screens but also access to screens,
including portable devices; content; and who children are with and how they interact
when they are looking at screens.
Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children --
ScienceDaily
McAdams calls on tech industry to protectNovember 21, 2019 Press Release Washington
DC—Congressman Ben McAdams introduced a resolution designed to empower parents
to protect their children from dangerous and exploitative content on digital apps.
McAdams joined Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) on a House resolution (H. Res. 721)
to resolve barriers that prevent adults from effectively protecting their children. children
from dangerous app content
The resolution calls on technology and app development companies to establish an app
rating board, comprised of industry representatives, and child development and child
protection experts to 1) establish new criteria for appropriate content for age-specific
app ratings, 2) review app ratings and descriptions of the most downloaded apps, and 3)
impose sanctions for noncompliance. The model is based on the ratings provided to
parents from the film and video game industry.
“As a parent to four kids, this issue really hits home for me. My wife Julie and I are
always looking for tools that will help protect our children online,” said McAdams. “Salt
Lake County police arrested 30 online predators in four days last month alone, in a
crackdown on cybercrimes. This resolution is a commonsense step that parents, tech
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companies and law enforcement can all support. Nothing should get in the way of
keeping our children safe from online exploitation.”
Research shows that children ages 8-12 are exposed to online content an average of six
hours a day. McAdams says that parents do their best to monitor their kids’ exposure to
harmful apps, but the tech industry can and should do more to give parents stream-lined
app ratings and more user-friendly parental controls.
McAdams said the resolution is supported by the Fix App Ratings Coalition and the
National Center on Sexual Exploitation, among others.
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The "Real" Harm of Screen Time? The "real" harm caused by screens might be hidden in
plain sight.
There has been much written about how screens are affecting us - including by me!
Given that screens are so ubiquitous, and we are spending a LOT of time on them, it's
important to understand their impact on us. This is particularly true for children and
teens, who seem quite attached to their devices. Honestly, though, many adults struggle
with putting their phones down about as much as teens.
One would be hard-pressed to find identify the introduction of any new technology (e.g.,
the automobile, radio, television) that changed the way that we communicated,
socialized, sought information, and entertained ourselves so profoundly in such a short
amount of time as the smartphone. When it comes to the importance of studying the
effects of our screens, there is a clear consensus that this is a worthy endeavor. It's how
they are affecting us that is still up for debate.
Do Screens Cause Us Harm?
A number of researchers, psychologists, and parenting experts have written at length
about the many dangers of smartphones and social media. These include Dr. Jean
Twenge (with her article Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? and her book,
iGen), Dr. Sherry Turkle (MIT professor and author of Alone Together and Reclaiming
Conversation) and Dr. Nicholas Kardaras (with his NY Post article, It's 'digital heroin':
How screens turn kids into psychotic junkies and his book, Glow Kids). You might have
seen or heard about the documentary Screenagers, which details the many dangers of
screens. It's beyond the scope of this blog to provide a literature view, but there have
been quite a number of studies in which researchers have found various negative effects
of screen use.
The "Real" Harm of Screen Time? | Psychology Today
HEALTH EXPERTS SAY PARENTS NEED DRASTICALLY CUT KIDS SCREEN TIME
Too Much Screen Time Can Have Lasting Consequences for ...
https://time.com/5514539/screen-time-children-brain
Jan 28, 2019 · A new study found that too much screen time is linked to developmental delays in
very young children Young kids spend 2-3 hours a day in front of a screen, a new study says
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Suicide Intervention Program Hopes To Change How Kids Talk
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Suicide Intervention Program Hopes To Change How Kids Talk About Mental Illness | NBC Nightly
News Suicide is now the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10 and 24. Hope
Squad -- a national suicide intervention program -- gives students the tools to recognize those in
need and get them help.
Anadarko Oklahoma Hope Squad.Video
Check out this great video
Hope Squad 2019
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Tri State Freethinkers August 2019 Suicide Prevention
https://grantushope.orgSUICIDE HOTLINE 1-800-273-8255
Mountain View High Hope Squad
Check out this great video Congratulations to Mountain View High's Hope Squad they are our
Grand Prize winners in the video contest this year!
HOPE SQUAD Video: Interviews from the members
Check out this great video HOPE SQUAD is a suicide prevention group that consists of teenagers
that are present throughout the school. These students watch out for others and get them the
help from counselors or other specialists if thoughts of suicide are present. These are select
teenagers who truly care about others and hope to make a difference in the school. Show
more
Hope Squad
Check out this great videoThe Davis School District held a training day for Hope Squad members.
Hope Squads offer peer-to-peer help for teens contemplating suicide.
CHILDREN SEEKING SOLUTIONS PREVENTING SUICIDES
Ohio Hope Squad conference aims to reduce teen suicide
Ohio Hope Squad conference aims to reduce teen suicide by getting teens to talk to each other
about the subject (WKRC)
SHARONVILLE, Ohio (WKRC) - Hundreds of local students found common ground Monday at the
inaugural Ohio Hope Squad conference.
"I think Hope Squad has really opened up my eyes to what your actions can really do for a
person." says Lakota West senior Amitoj Kaur. "Whether that's just checking up on someone and
saying, hey, how'd your math test go? Or, hey, I noticed you were sitting alone at lunch. Do you
want to sit with my friends? Or, hey, what's your Snapchat? I know you're new to the district.
Being able to make one small action and change someone's entire perspective of their day, it's
amazing and Hope Squad has truly taught me the value of that."
The idea is introducing peer to peer interaction, encouraging students to talk about feelings that
aren't always easy to address.
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500 students, advisers attend Ohio's First Hope Squad suicide prevention conference
Mental illness impacts 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., with the onset of 50 percent of lifelong mental
illness cases happening between the ages of 10 and 14.
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Dr. Richard Pan’s SCR 73 Establishes October 10th as Blue Light Awareness Day in California
More research shows the long-term health concerns associated with cumulative blue light
exposure from our electronic screen devises; October 10th is also World Sight Day 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 and mental development
SACRAMENTO – With more than 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the state of
California, and average screen time exceeding 9 hours per day, exposure to blue light has become
a serious concern for public health. Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), Chair of the Senate Health
Committee kicks off Blue Light Awareness Day by speaking to the health hazards posed by
extended exposure to blue light from digital devices, in conjunction with World Sight Day.
“The impact of high energy blue light emissions on children is a significant health concern,” said
Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator. “The resolution, passed by unanimous and bi-
partisan support in both the Senate and Assembly, demonstrates that when it comes to protecting
public health and educating around emerging health concerns, California will take the lead.”
Today’s announcement comes on the heels of the California State Legislature’s passage of SCR
73, a resolution which outlines the growing body of evidence and scientific research related to
the long-term health impacts of extended exposure to blue light from digital devices. Those
devices include: computer monitors, phones and tablets, that, absent blue light reducing filters,
project high levels of toxic blue light into consumers’ eyes. With the passage of SCR 73, The State
of California encourages all its citizens, particularly children whose eyes are still developing, to
consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue
light.
California State Senate and Assembly Health Committees began looking at the issue of high
energy blue light emissions from digital devices and screens in 2018, and in particular, the
increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents whose eyes
are particularly susceptible to long-term damage from blue light.
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the
dangers associated with blue-light exposure. The scientific community has produced a large and
growing body of research, which identifies a multitude of known and emerging potential long-term
health concerns for all age groups with cumulative blue light exposure due to digital screen
usage.
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Child sexual abuse images surge during pandemic
Child sexual abuse images and online exploitation surge during pandemic With tech companies'
moderation efforts constrained by the pandemic, distributors of child sexual exploitation material
are growing bolder, using major platforms to try to draw audiences. The coronavirus pandemic
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has led to a spike in reports of child sexual exploitation material on the internet, with some of it
lurking on major tech platforms.
Michael Oghia was on a Zoom videoconference with about 20 climate activists last week when
someone hijacked the presenter's screen to show a video of explicit pornography involving an
infant.
"It took me a moment to process it," said Oghia, advocacy and engagement manager at the Global
Forum for Media Developments. "At first I thought it was porn, but as soon as it clicked, I shut my
computer. What the hell did I just see?"
Oghia's call had been "zoombombed" with images of child sexual abuse. He's unsure whether it
was a video or a livestream. It left him feeling traumatized and unable to sleep. "It goes without
saying that the real victim is the baby, but I can completely understand why social media content
moderators develop PTSD," he said.
Oghia's experience is an extreme example of what people who track and try to stop child abuse
and the dissemination of child pornography say is a flood of child sexual exploitation material that
has risen during the coronavirus pandemic.
And with tech companies' moderation efforts also constrained by the pandemic, distributors of
child sexual exploitation material are growing bolder, using major platforms to try to draw
audiences. Some platforms are warning users that when they report questionable or illegal
content, the company may not be able to quickly respond.
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Distributors of child sexual abuse images are trading links to material in plain sight on platforms
including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using coded language to evade the
companies' detection tools, according to child safety experts and law enforcement. At the same
time, reports of child sexual exploitation activity to cybertip hotlines are up by an average of 30
percent globally, according to InHope, a network of 47 national cybertip lines.
Reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the organization that receives
cybertips in the United States, including from all of the Silicon Valley technology platforms, have
more than doubled, from 983,734 reports in March 2019 to 2,027,520 reports this March. A
significant chunk of the new reports are made up of a small number of videos that went viral,
according to John Shehan, vice president of the center's exploited children division.
Zoom said that it was looking into what happened on Oghia's call and that any child abuse on its
platform is "devastating and appalling" and prohibited by its policies. The company said that it
uses a mix of tools, including automated ones, to proactively identify accounts that could be
sharing child sexual exploitation material and that it notifies law enforcement when appropriate.
Zoom also now defaults to password protection for all meetings. Oghia's meeting did not require a
password.
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My Child Saw Pornography, What Should I Do? Pinterest Apr 08, 2019
f your child has accidentally been exposed to pornography, it's normal to feel upset and
concerned. As a parent, thinking of your child viewing online pornography is uncomfortable and
scary. The reality is though, it's not a matter of IF your child will view pornographic material, it's a
matter of WHEN.
According to Forbes magazine, the average age a child first views Internet porn is 11— shocking
right? Well, it shouldn't be. In recent years, children are increasingly younger when using the
Internet unsupervised. In fact, most children in the United States have a cell phone by the time
they are seven years old, meaning that they have near constant access to the Internet. This
highlights a new concern for parents— are their kids finding porn on their smartphones?
Parents looking for a solution to minimize accidental exposure and prevent intentional viewing of
pornography should consider using Net Nanny parental controls. Net Nanny offers a number of
features including the #1 rated Internet filter and porn blocker, that aid parents in managing what
their kids are doing online. Utilizing Net Nanny’s porn blocking features can give parents peace of
mind, knowing that their kids aren’t able to access adult content.
How to Talk With Your Kids About Pornography on the Internet
In a study posted by Shared Hope International, 42% of Internet users age 10-17 years old admit
to viewing online pornography. Before getting too concerned, consider that 66% of these children
reported that they viewed this material accidentally while attempting to access age-appropriate
programs. This begs the conversation to parents and caregivers: How do we protect our children
and if they do view pornography, how do we respond?
Parents sometimes wonder if their child will be traumatized from the exposure. While prolonged
exposure to pornography can elicit negative emotional responses, the greater potential for harm
and shame can come from a parent's reaction. The best course of action a parent can take is to
address the behavior in an age-appropriate manner, being careful not to overreact.
Educating your child on the risks of inappropriate, adult content online should include discussions
on sexuality and Internet safety. So, what does the conversation around Internet pornography
look like between parent and child? Well, that varies based on the child's developmental stage
and the family belief system but here are 5 suggestions to get you thinking about it:
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When Kids Are Home From School, Pornography Searches Increase 4700%
According to Google Analytics, pornography searches increase by 4,700% when kids are using the
internet in the hours after school ends.
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Like it or not, teens are using their devices to access pornography on a regular basis in today's
technology driven society. Where previous generations were cautious of a stolen Playboy
magazine, current parents are looking for guidance on how to shield their teens from the ever
available, internet pornography.
The average child is now accessing pornography at the age of 11 – and that is much younger than
the legal age for viewing such material. Unfortunately, the access to adult content is easy and is
available in a couple clicks. Even though most mature and pornographic sites have a pop-up
warning away minors, there is nothing to stop them from clicking the ‘over 18’ button and viewing
inappropriate material.
ONLY 3% OF TEENAGE BOYS AND 17% OF GIRLS HAVE NEVER SEEN ONLINE PORNOGRAPHY
If this sounds like a shockingly low number, consider the amount of hours teenagers spend on
screens for entertainment, 9 hours a day according to a report from Common Sense Media. Given
the overwhelming reality of this statistic, what should parents know about online pornography?
RISK OF ADDICTION
The rate of addiction to pornography has grown significantly since the introduction of the internet
and the vast amounts of available material. The population at the highest risk for addiction?
Teenage boys ages 12-17.
A study conducted by JAMA Psychiatry looked at the connection between compulsive viewing of
online pornography and brain changes. Their results indicated alarming similarities between
individuals who view online pornography for hours each week and individuals addicted to drugs or
alcohol.
This same study suggests these individuals will develop stronger tolerance to the material and
may also have difficulty controlling impulses.
Some other signs or symptoms that your teen may have a problem with internet pornography
include:
Trouble at school, due to poor performance or misuse of school computers
Interruption in relationships with peer group
Depressed or anxious mood
Withdrawing from family activities and spending more time alone in his room
PROTECTING OUR TEENS
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k-12 Google wants to spread positivity online, stop cyberbullying
Written by Betsy Foresman
OCT 9, 2019 | EDSCOOP
In an effort to combat cyberbullying this October, Google has teamed up with two nonprofits to
teach kids how to spread kindness and positivity online.
Cyberbullying is the number one online safety concern in the classroom, according to research
from Google, and both parents and teachers have recognized that more needs to be done to teach
kids to be safer, more positive digital citizens. Playworks, a nonprofit committed to teaching kids
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leadership skills through play, and DonorsChoose.org, an organization that provides teachers with
tools to support quality education, have joined forces with Google’s ‘Be Internet Awesome’
program to tackle this issue.
“\[Be Internet Awesome\] is really designed to help teach kids the fundamentals of navigating the
internet,” Jessica Covarrubias, who leads this program at Google, told EdScoop.
The program, which is targeted at children aged 6 to 11, addresses the basics of internet conduct,
like how to create secure passwords, spot misinformation and communicate responsibly. But
Covarrubias said her favorite lesson teaches kids how to spread positivity and kindness online.
“They forget that words online also have impact, whether negative or positive,” Covarrubias said.
“We’re teaching them the golden rule.”
The partnership between Google, Playworks and DonorsChoose.org is meant to help spread
awareness and impact of the resources available to students, teachers and parents.
Real Players Don’t Bully, a campaign against bullying from Playworks, shows kids the importance
of practicing kindness and inclusion to prevent bullying in the real world. Google is its digital
partner.
“They’re focused on teaching kids to be positive offline, so we came on as a partner to connect
the dots and help teach kids how to be kind online as well,” Covarrubias said.
The partnership with DonorsChoose.org helps spread awareness to educators that there are
resources available to help kids teach kids kindness.
“We wanted to be able to help empower educators with the tools to begin teaching kids about
how to be kind online, and we wanted to be able to help teach children, overall, this idea of being
kind online,” she said.
This program is expected to make a big impact, reaching upwards of 4,000 classrooms and 40,000
students and will feature a series of events with elementary school students around the country.
At each event, kids will learn the importance of positive behavior both online and in real life
through Google’s Be Internet Awesome lessons — which cover topics like kindness, privacy and
security — and an interactive online game called Interland, which is designed to reinforce key
concepts of the program in a fun, engaging way.
By introducing these concepts at a young age, it helps kids to have open conversations both
inside and outside their classrooms about appropriate online behavior and what to do when faced
with challenges online. “Our intent is to make this really embedded into their lives wherever they
are,” Covarrubias said.
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WHAT’S THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SCREEN TIME FOR MY KID?
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Screen Time – How Much is Too Much?
“Chris, how much screen time should I give my kid?” This is the burning question for many parents
and educators today, and we hear it often. No one seems to know exactly the right screen time
answer, but everyone feels like kids spend too much time on screens.
Some say that glowing screens may be good for kids – an interactive educational tool. Others are
skeptical.
I recently met with the Curriculum Coordinator for a large public school near Grand Rapids. We
were creating a strategy for informing parents in the district about digital risks and solutions for
protecting their kids. At the end of our meeting, he asked:
“Chris, have other educators talked to you about their younger grades? Kindergarten, first, and
second grade? It’s almost impossible to get them to sit still. The teachers are saying it’s getting
more and more difficult to keep their attention. These are teachers with decades of experience.
They know kids. Is it the technology? Are they getting too much at home? What are you seeing?”
I had to admit that other educators had expressed similar concerns to me during in-class
presentations that we do around the country.
Related Link: Request a Protect Young Eyes presentation @ your school
Recently, I decided to read the book Glow Kids by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras. It turns out that Dr.
Kardaras has been counseling kids with troubling digital behaviors for years and has discovered
screen time patterns worth sharing.
What Makes Screen Time Addictive?
The simple answer is neurology. We were wired to respond favorably to actions that have a feel-
good result, like sex, finding water, or finding food. These actions cause a feel-good
neurochemical called dopamine to be released, which causes the brain to repeat whatever action
just caused it to be released.
Certain behaviors cause different levels of dopamine to be released.
Eating chocolate – can raise dopamine levels 50%
Sex – can raise dopamine levels 100%
Snorting cocaine – can raise dopamine levels 350% \[1\]
Brain-imaging research is showing that glowing screens – iPads, iPhones, Kindles – are as
stimulating to the brain’s pleasure center and dopamine release as sex. Therefore, when a parent
puts a glowing iPhone in the hands of a crying child, it’s as if a brain orgasm is being released.
Which is the reason why kids and adults can’t put them down.
Have you ever just watched a young child who is fixated on a screen? They are zeroed in.
Engrossed. You might have to call their name 2-3 times to get their attention. Their eyes are
dilated. This is due to dopamine.
Science shows us that dopamine:
Focuses our attention
Motivates us forward; and
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Activates and enhances rewards circuitry that make you feel good.
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Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age to help spark change.
Recently at a screening at a school of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, the principal told me she had
a group of boys who were posting inappropriate things about each other on social media. When
she told the boys that this could come back to haunt them—i.e., things can last forever on the
internet—they responded:
"Yeah, we hear that, but we never hear a story of anything bad happening."
I encourage you to listen with your teens to an episode of a podcast about an emotional story of a
student who posts inappropriate comments in a "private" group chat and the subsequent severe
consequences.
In today's Tech Talk Tuesday, I explore the huge range of emotions that kids and teens
experience from interactions online. It is so important to start a conversation about these
emotions, so they can learn to better cope with painful situations elicited from internet
interactions, be it small or big.
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Host a screening of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress and/or
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age to help spark change.
Find event listings on our site.
Here are a few other TTTs you might be interested in:
Anxiety, Screen Time and Skills
Why 3 Hours is Too Much
Unhooking From Video Games
Stay in touch with the Screenagers community on Facebook, Twitter and at
www.screenagersmovie.com.
Warmly,
Delaney Ruston, MD
Screenagers' Filmmaker
www.screenagersmovie.com
415-450-9585
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Third Draft Suicide Prevention Plan | Mental Health Service
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Third Draft Suicide Prevention Plan | Mental Health Services
https://mhsoac.ca.gov/what-we-do/...draft/suicide-prevention-plan
Aug 27, 2019 ... The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission was
directed by the Legislature to draft a new statewide strategic suicide ...
Suicide Prevention Plan_draft three (pdf)
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National Suicide 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S.
Is a suicide prevention hotline scaring callers away? A counselor worries that a new message
could cause people to hang up.
Since September, the last thing a caller to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hears before
being connected to a counselor is this: “Your call may be monitored or recorded for quality
assurance purposes.”
As a Lifeline counselor, this alarms me.
Suicide is 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S. ,is the and rates have increased in nearly every
state from 1999 through 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A person contemplating suicide is often dealing with societal prejudice surrounding mental
health. When people call the hotline, they are often sharing secrets. Children may worry they are
disappointing their parents by struggling with depression or other problems. Adults may fear
losing their livelihood if their struggles become public.
In contrast, a suicide hotline counselor is a stranger on the phone who has been trained to
connect and provide help. A private conversation used to be implicit. Now this sense of
confidentiality is at risk, and it could have dire consequences.
When Lifeline counselors were informed that callers would hear the call “may be recorded”
addition to the greeting, I felt ill. I quickly emailed the director of our local call center in
Pennsylvania, expressing concern about what experienced Lifeline counselors know with
certainty: A sense of anonymity is essential for many callers.
The response I received explained that many Lifeline call centers already record the calls. Since
our calls are routed, they’re directed to a call center based on area code. For example, if someone
is standing in California with a phone number starting with 609, their call will be sent to a New
Jersey Lifeline call center. The notification prompt was added to comply with differing state
wiretapping laws.
Federal and most state laws require one-party consent, meaning the recorder does not have to
reveal the call is being recorded. But 11 states — including California and Pennsylvania — require
two-party consent; all parties must be informed the call is being recorded.
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Managing your child’s screen time is important. That’s why we’ve come up with a few ways to
help manage screen time!
So many people have become reliant on technology. Unfortunately, kids are no different. Whether
it’s because they need a tablet for school or want a cell phone to play fun games or to chat with
their friends, we get it. We also understand managing your child’s screen time is equally
important. No one wants to ever feel like their child is becoming dependent on technology. Having
a few, pre-determined rules and guidelines for screen time is the best way to control your kid’s
screen time!
Have clear rules when it comes to screen time
Having clear rules about screen time is the perfect way to get your kids off on the right foot and
avoid a meltdown when it’s time to put away the devices. Kids are more likely to be successful
when they have clear rules and guidelines to follow. When it comes to screen time rules, they
should be discussed and reinforced with a list posted somewhere near where screen time is going
to take place, so there is no confusion.
Allow kids to earn extra screen time
If screen time is seen as more of a reward, kids will do whatever it takes to earn it! Create a chart
of different tasks for kids to complete in order to earn their screen time. Making your bed? 5
minutes of screen time. Taking out the trash? 10 minutes of screen time!
Create a fun timer to limit screen time
Having a timer or a time limit is the perfect way to cap kids’ screen time. No one likes having to
pry their child off a device. Instead, you can set a timer on their device, in the kitchen, or find a
great kid-friendly timer that your child will like. There are also tons of great apps that live right on
their device, to limit screen time.
Have designated areas in your house kids can take their devices
Implementing screen time approved areas can help kids naturally limit their screen time. By not
letting them to lay in their bed or lounge all afternoon on the couch with a tablet in hand can help
train your kids to understand that a phone or tablet isn’t something that always needs to be used
to fill time.
It’s important to find a healthy balance when incorporating phones and devices into your life,
especially with kids. Limiting screen time is one way to make sure that balance don’t get out of
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whack. Setting kids up to succeed it what it all boils down to. It’s so much easier to implement
rules and guidelines for screen time with your kids from the get-go as opposed to trying to throw
in rules after they’ve already developed habits while interacting with devices.
Screen Ready from AT&T is a program that helps families learn how to manage many
aspects of what happens while their kids are taking part in the world of computers,
phones and tablets by offering age and concern specific information. You can also take a
look at our article on how to choose a cellphone for your kid and which tablet is the best
for your kid for more helpful information.
This article was written by Tiffani Anderson, a TechBuzz contributor. The statements in
this article are her own and don’t necessarily represent the positions, strategies, or
opinions of AT&T.
Downloads :15 Dangerous Apps Every Parent Should Know About
It’s safe to say that the advent of The digital age—and specifically the Internet,
smartphones and social media—have brought unique and daunting challenges to the
current generation of parents. As a “bonus” challenge, the technology that both helps us
parent and also poses danger to our kids’ safety is ever-changing. As soon as you have
one dangerous app deleted from a mobile device or have installed safety software on a
computer, another scary app or Internet safety issue appears. The best way to face
these parenting obstacles is to educate yourself about them, and we’re here to help with
that. Here are 15 dangerous apps or websites that your kids might be using— and why
they shouldn’t be.
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Help hard to find for teens struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide
Parents, suicidal teens often wait days for in patient psychiatric beds.
The suicide rate for young people ages 10 to 19 rose by 56% from 2007 to 2016
Washington, D.C., is the only place in the U.S. that the psychiatric academy says has the
right ratio of child psychiatrists for the population.
Milwaukee-area teen TJ Esser told his family he was transgender when he was 13 and
found them very supportive. Many teens aren't that lucky.
Transgender students "suffer from so much mental health because it's not always an
open place in schools to be who you are," says Esser, who is now 16.
Whether they get that care often depends on their parents and the availability of
treatment in their area. Dr. Wun Jung Kim, a child psychiatrist and professor at the
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University says psychiatry is made
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more challenging by the lack of awareness many parents and grandparents have about
the field, as well as the lack of specialists.
"The lack of access to psychiatric care has been a problem for a long time, and it's not
improving because of the increasing demand for care of our nation's youth," says. "We
have a lousy system of care."
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A NEW ERA IN HUMANE EDUCATION: HOW TROUBLING YOUTH TRENDS.
A NEW ERA IN HUMANE EDUCATION: HOW TROUBLING YOUTH TRENDS AND A CALL FOR
CHARACTER EDUCATION ARE BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO EFFORTS TO EDUCATE OUR YOUTH
ABOUT THE VALUE OF ALL LIFE The purpose of education, finally, is to create in a person
the ability to look at the world for himself, to make his own decisions, to say to himself
this is black or this is white, to decide for himself whether there is a God in heaven or
not. To ask questions of the universe, and then learn to live with those questions, is the
way he achieves his own identity. But no society is really anxious to have that kind of
person around. What societies really, ideally, want is a citizenry which will simply obey
the rules of society. If a society succeeds in this, that society is about to perish. The
obligation of anyone who thinks of himself as responsible is to examine society and try
to change it and to fight it—at no matter what risk. This is the only hope society has.
This is the only way societies change.
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We empower parents to say yes to waiting for the smartphone.
There is a reason why top Silicon Valley executives are saying no to the smartphone
until at least 14 for their children. In fact, there is a long list of reasons and parents need
to know them.
SMARTPHONES ARE CHANGING CHILDHOOD
Childhood is changing for children. Playing outdoors, spending time with friends, reading
books and hanging out with family is happening a lot less to make room for hours of snap
chatting, instagramming, and catching up on You Tube. With children spending anywhere
between 3 to 7 hours daily in front of a screen, many childhood essentials are pushed
aside for online amusement.
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SMARTPHONES ARE ADDICTIVE
New research shows dependence on your smartphone may produce some of the same
addictive brain responses similar to alcohol, drug and gambling addictions. Smartphones
are like slot machines in your children's pocket constantly persuading them to crave
more. The tech industry intentionally designs smartphone apps and social media for
people to use for long periods of time because this is how they make their money.
SMARTPHONES ARE AN ACADEMIC DISTRACTION
Elementary and middle school years establish the foundation for your child's academic
success. Children learn how to productively manage time, projects and homework.
Introducing a constant distraction with a smartphone is paving a path for academic
mediocrity. The early results of a landmark study on brain development by the National
Institute of Health show children who spent more than two hours a day looking at a
screen got lower scores on thinking and language tests. Research from the University of
Texas suggests the mere presence of your smartphone reduces cognitive capacity and
test-taking brainpower. One study demonstrated that using smartphones in classrooms
can even lower a student’s grade. Another study found that children who attend schools
with smartphone bans did better on tests.
EXCESSIVE SMARTPHONE USE IS ALTERING CHILDREN’S BRAINS
Initial results from a groundbreaking study by the National Institute of Health reveal that
MRI's found significant differences in the brains of children who use smartphones,
tablets, and video games more than seven hours a day. Children who spent an excessive
amount of time on screens were found to have a premature thinning of the cortex. That's
the outermost layer of the brain that processes information from the five senses.
SMARTPHONES IMPAIR SLEEP
Studies show that the use of smartphones and other portable devices with screens
affects the quantity and quality of sleep in children and teens. Adolescents are likely
restless because they anticipate receiving texts and social media messages from
friends, which affects their nighttime routine. Some children even wake up in the middle
of the night to check texts or social media. Sleep disturbance in childhood is known to
have adverse effects on health, including poor diet, obesity, weakened immune system,
stunted growth, and mental health issues.
SMARTPHONES INTERFERE WITH RELATIONSHIPS
Many parents regret allowing their child to have a smartphone because they have
experienced the way the smartphone is destructive to relationships. The parent child
relationship suffers. Children are often inattentive with the constant distraction the
phone brings. Face to face relationships dwindle as children shift their time and energy
to investing in their online “friendships.”
SMARTPHONES INCREASE THE RISK FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Children are not emotionally equipped to navigate tricky social media waters at such an
early age. Viewing someone else’s highlight reel on social media often leads youth to
think they are missing out or are not enough compared with their peers. Research shows
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that the more time someone uses social media the more likely they are to be depressed.
A Harvard Business Review showed the more you use Facebook the worse you feel.
Another report demonstrated that adolescents’ psychological well-being decreased the
more hours a week they spent on screens.
In addition, when children overuse technology, the constant stimulation of the brain
causes the hormone cortisol to rise. Too much cortisol can inhibit a child from feeling
calm. The loss of tranquility can lead to serious anxiety disorders.
Suicide rates are on the rise especially for girls between the ages of 10 and 14 years old.
For this age group, suicide rates have tripled over the past 15 years.
SMARTPHONES PUT YOUR CHILD AT RISK FOR CYBER BULLYING
Bullying is no longer limited to the playground or locker room. Bullies seek to harm
children through social media and texts often making retreat for the victim impossible.
The most common medium used for cyber bullying is the phone. About one out of every
four children has experienced cyber bullying, and about one out of every six children has
done it to others. Only one in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their
abuse. Recent research indicates that children who receive smartphones in elementary
school versus later in childhood are more likely to be involved in cyber bullying.
According to the researchers, the increased risk of cyber bullying related to phone
ownership could be tied to increased opportunity and vulnerability.
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When a Video Game Obsession Starts to Look Like Addiction
“Turn OFF the computer!”
“Oh my God. Done. You are addicted to that game.”
“No more Fortnite. You. Are. Obsessed.”
I have heard parents say these things to tweens and teens spending too much time
gaming. But how strong is the actual pull of gaming and is it really anything more than a
power struggle?
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) and The American
Psychiatric Association included Internet Gaming Disorder in a list of conditions to study,
but to go so far as to say it can be an addiction, especially in our youth, could be a
stretch. As of right now, video gaming addiction is not considered to be a mental
disorder. But as Dr. Sina Safahieh, Medical Director of the ASPIRE program at Hoag
Hospital in Newport Beach and Irvine, CA tells Scary Mommy, negative impacts can
occur when video game playing gets out of hand. I am not saying it is impossible to
become addicted to gaming, but I don’t take the word addiction lightly.
When you become physically or psychologically dependent on something, you are
addicted to it. I depended on alcohol. It numbed a lot of pain while creating a false sense
of happiness with the rising levels of dopamine that resulted from drinking. It was a
damaging cycle of feel bad, drink. Feel better, keep drinking. Feel bad again, drink more
to feel better. The thing that hurt me was what I thought I needed to feel better. Even
though I knew I was causing damage to myself, I kept drinking. The anxiety, depression,
and physical discomfort of not drinking made sobriety feel impossible. And honestly, I
liked to drink. I still miss it. But I also know I am so much better off without it.
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Are ESAs Allowed on College Campus?
Emotional support Animals also referred to as comfort animals, are pets that provide
support and comfort to those individuals experiencing mental and emotional disabilities
by giving them full-time companionship and unconditional love. Emotional Support
animals do not fall into the same category as service animals and are thus not mandated
to carry out certain tasks that will assist a disabled person. They offer unconditional
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support and emotional comfort, and owners of ESAs should show that managing their
specific disability is substantially easier by having a pet around.
An increasing number of Americans are equating animals with happiness, whether they
are at home, at work, or in the stressful environment that is the modern academy. More
and more students believe that having an emotional support animal around helps them
cope with their daily struggles better, and improves their overall mental health. And
those diagnosed with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and panic
attacks are stressing their right to keep ESAs in college campuses and university
residences, for instance, US Berkeley.
Even though psychotherapy or counseling may be essential to deal with the real and
growing needs, pets in the form of emotional support animals can be a valuable source
for restoring the emotional balance of troubled students.
So, Are Dogs Allowed In College Campuses?
The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. ... "Any
recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death,
serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure
to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm."
Health experts say parents need to drastically cut kids' screen time
BY ASHLEY WELCH
AUGUST 6, 2018 / 1:54 PM / CBS NEWS
Children are spending way too much time in front of screens, says the American Heart
Association, and it's urging parents to drastically cut the hours their kids are allowed to
use their phones, computers, tablets, and video games.
Kids and teens age 8 to 18 spend an average of more than seven hours a day looking at
screens. The new warning from the AHA recommends parents limit screen time for kids
to a maximum of just two hours per day. For younger children, age 2 to 5, the
recommended limit is one hour per day.
Research has linked screen time with an increased amount of sedentary behavior in
children and teens. While there is no longterm evidence yet to link screen time to an
increased risk of health conditions like cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol,
there is mounting evidence that it is associated with obesity, cardiologist and CBS News
medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula explains.
"We think that being in front of a screen, kids start snacking," Narula told "CBS This
Morning." "They aren't paying attention to clues that might tell them they're full and don't
need to keep eating. They're sort of tuned out."
Children are also exposed to unhealthy food advertising while on their devices. In
addition, the blue light from screens can hinder their ability to fall asleep, and lack of
sleep may contribute to obesity risk.
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Suicide Intervention Program Hopes To Change How Kids Talk.
Suicide Intervention Program Hopes To Change How Kids Talk About Mental Illness |
NBC Nightly News Suicide is now the second leading cause of death between the ages of
10 and 24. Hope Squad -- a national suicide intervention program -- gives students the
tools to recognize those in need and get them help. SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS STORIES
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Porn Searches Increase 4,700% When Kids Get Home From School
Net Nanny also reports (and I’ve seen this same statistic reported from many reliable
sources) that the average age a child now sees pornography is eleven – when most are
not yet even in middle school. This is a full seven years before it’s even LEGAL for them
to view pornography, yet the lack of regulation on the Internet at large and
streaming apps like Musical.ly and Live.ly make it suuuuper easy to get to. (Seriously, my
friend’s 5th grader was advised by a fellow 5th grader on the bus on how to find “extreme
porn” on YouTube. These conversations happen within our kids’ social circles EVERY
DAY.)
More chiling statistics reported by NetNanny say that only 3% of teenage boys and 17%
of teenage girls have NOT seen online pornography. I don’t know about you, but those
statistics scare the CRAP out of me, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to keep my
kids in the minority here!
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Google wants to spread positivity online, stop cyberbullying.
Education partnerships centering on online safety, etiquette and security are
aimed at teaching kids to "be internet awesome" this month. Google wants to
spread positivity online, stop cyberbullying | EdScoop
My Child Saw Pornography, What Should I Do?
If your child has accidentally been exposed to pornography, it's normal to feel upset and
concerned. As a parent, thinking of your child viewing online pornography is
uncomfortable and scary. The reality is though, it's not a matter of IF your child will view
pornographic material, it's a matter of WHEN.
According to Forbes magazine, the average age a child first views Internet porn is 11—
shocking right? Well, it shouldn't be. In recent years, children are increasingly younger
when using the Internet unsupervised. In fact, most children in the United States have a
cell phone by the time they are seven years old, meaning that they have near constant
access to the Internet. This highlights a new concern for parents— are their kids finding
porn on their smartphones?
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My Child Saw Pornography, What Should I Do? | Net Nanny
What’s the Right Amount of Screen Time for My Kid?
Screen Time – How Much is Too Much?
“Chris, how much screen time should I give my kid?” This is the burning question for
many parents and educators today, and we hear it often. No one seems to know exactly
the right screen time answer, but everyone feels like kids spend too much time on
screens.
Some say that glowing screens may be good for kids – an interactive educational tool.
Others are skeptical.
I recently met with the Curriculum Coordinator for a large public school near Grand
Rapids. We were creating a strategy for informing parents in the district about digital
risks and solutions for protecting their kids. At the end of our meeting, he asked:
“Chris, have other educators talked to you about their younger grades? Kindergarten,
first, and second grade? It’s almost impossible to get them to sit still. The teachers are
saying it’s getting more and more difficult to keep their attention. These are teachers
with decades of experience. They know kids. Is it the technology? Are they getting too
much at home? What are you seeing?”
I had to admit that other educators had expressed similar concerns to me during in-class
presentations that we do around the country.
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Recently, I decided to read the book Glow Kids by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras. It turns out that
Dr. Kardaras has been counseling kids with troubling digital behaviors for years and has
discovered screen time patterns worth sharing.
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Managing your child’s screen time is important. That’s why we’ve come up with a few
ways to help manage screen time!
So many people have become reliant on technology. Unfortunately, kids are no different.
Whether it’s because they need a tablet for school or want a cell phone to play fun
games or to chat with their friends, we get it. We also understand managing your child’s
screen time is equally important. No one wants to ever feel like their child is becoming
dependent on technology. Having a few, pre-determined rules and guidelines for screen
time is the best way to control your kid’s screen time!
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Have clear rules when it comes to screen time
Having clear rules about screen time is the perfect way to get your kids off on the right
foot and avoid a meltdown when it’s time to put away the devices. Kids are more likely to
be successful when they have clear rules and guidelines to follow. When it comes to
screen time rules, they should be discussed and reinforced with a list posted somewhere
near where screen time is going to take place, so there is no confusion.
Allow kids to earn extra screen time
If screen time is seen as more of a reward, kids will do whatever it takes to earn it!
Create a chart of different tasks for kids to complete in order to earn their screen time.
Making your bed? 5 minutes of screen time. Taking out the trash? 10 minutes of screen
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15 Dangerous Apps Every Parent Should Know About It’s safe to say that
the advent of the digital age—and specifically the Internet, smartphones and social
media—have brought unique and daunting challenges to the current generation of
parents. As a “bonus” challenge, the technology that both helps us parent and also poses
danger to our kids’ safety is ever-changing. As soon as you have one dangerous app
deleted from a mobile device or have installed safety software on a computer, another
scary app or Internet safety issue appears. The best way to face these parenting
obstacles is to educate yourself about them, and we’re here to help with that. Here are
15 dangerous apps or websites that your kids might be using— and why they shouldn’t
be.
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Young Children Are Spending Much More Time In Front Of Small
Screens.
It's not your imagination: Tiny tots are spending dramatically more time with tiny
screens.
Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, just released new numbers on media use
by children 8 and under. The nationally representative parent survey found that 98
percent of homes with children now have a mobile device such as a tablet or
smartphone.
That's a huge leap from 52 percent just six years ago. Mobile devices are now just as
common as televisions in family homes.
And the average amount of time our smallest children spend with those handheld devices
each day is skyrocketing, too: from five minutes a day in 2011, to 15 minutes a day in
2013, to 48 minutes a day in 2017.
Young Children Are Spending Much More Time In Front Of Small Screens : NPR Ed : NPR
Parenting Children in the Age of Screens
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago,
with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason
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Parenting has never been easy. But the widespread adoption of smartphones and the rise
of social media has introduced a new wrinkle to the challenges of parenthood. In fact, a
majority of parents in the United States (66%) – who include those who have at least one
child under the age of 18, but who may also have an adult child or children – say that
parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many in this group citing
technology as a reason why, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in
March.
One of the most highly discussed – and debated – topics among parents today is screen
time. How much is too much? And what impact will screens have on children’s
development? Amid these growing questions, the World Health Organization issued
guidelines last year on the amount of time young children should spend in front of
screens.
Parenting Children in the Age of Screens
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago,
with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason
Parenting Children in the Age of Screens
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago,
with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.
Fully 71% of parents of a child under the age of 12 say they are at least somewhat
concerned their child might ever spend too much time in front of screens, including 31%
who are very concerned about this. 1 And some parents with a child in this age range
already believe their child spends too much time on certain devices, including a
smartphone. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2020/07/28/...
Parenting has never been easy. But the widespread adoption of smartphones and the rise
of social media has introduced a new wrinkle to the challenges of parenthood. In fact, a
majority of parents in the United States (66%) – who include those who have at least one
child under the age of 18, but who may also have an adult child or children – say that
parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many in this group citing
technology as a reason why, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in
March.
Parenting Children in the Age of Screens. (socialemotionalpaws.com)
Parenting Kids in the Age of Screens, Social Media and Digital Devices | Pew Research
Center
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Research Center - Search (bing.com)
The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans.
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Screen Time, Preschoolers, and the Risk for ADHD - Dr. Amen
Screen Time, Preschoolers, and the Risk for ADHD | Amen Clinics Kids with more than
two hours a day of screen time by the age of 5 are almost eight times more likely to meet
the criteria for ADD/ADHD... Approach.
Have you ever plopped your preschooler on the couch with a tablet, gaming device, or
smartphone to keep them occupied while you get a few chores done around the house? If
so, you could be putting them at increased risk for attention problems and hyperactivity.
Kids with more than two hours a day of screen time by the age of 5 are almost eight
times more likely to meet the criteria for ADD/ADHD than youngsters who spend less
than 30 minutes a day looking at a screen, according to a 2019 Canadian study in Plos
One.
Having untreated ADD/ADHD as a child can have lasting impacts into adulthood.
Research shows that adults diagnosed with the condition as a child tend to:
do more poorly in school
have more trouble getting and keeping a job
don’t make as much money financially
are more likely to get divorced.
are at higher risk for substance abuse.
Daniel Amen |The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans
(socialemotionalpaws.com)
EP37 - Dr. Lisa Strohman - Prior Experience
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EP37 - Dr. Lisa Strohman - Prior Experience
Today’s guest is Dr. Lisa Strohman, whose story is as fascinating as her career. Dr. Lisa
Strohman has gained widespread recognition for her work advocating for and educating
people about mental health’s ever changing role in our digital lives. She has worked with
thousands of parents, schools, and kids all around the world as a lawyer, clinical
psychologist, and author, and founded the Digital Citizen Academy: a nonprofit program
offered to schools with an in-home plan that encourages balance and prosocial
relationships to technology for students.
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Dr. Strohman has over a decade of experience dealing with individual, family, and
adolescent clients coping with issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and
technology usage, and co-founded the Technology Wellness Center with Dr. Melissa
Westendorf JD, PhD in 2014. She’s an author of three books about the relationships that
young people are developing to technology in the modern world, and is also regularly
featured in the media as an authoritative source for concerns concerning technology
usage and behavior, including a weekly feature on Dr. Drew's radio show and a role as an
expert on Dr. Oz's ShareCare website. Suffice it to say, Dr.Strohman is an accomplished
and impactful figure in modern society, and her experiences in youth reflect a tenacity
and resilience that has carried her throughout. Our conversation today covers everything
from homelessness to the FBI, and we have a chance to hear about Dr.Strohman’s
experience of having an organ-saving radiation therapy initially rejected by her insurance
company. She’s an incredible woman with a lot of wisdom to share, and a compassionate
perspective on the world, and I’m delighted to be able to share her insights with you.
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How to Prepare Your Children for the Internet, with Dr. Lisa Strohman - The Brain
Warrior's Way
This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast features information, tips, and how to's
on parenting, technology, the internet, and screen time. Dr. Lisa Strohman is a
psychologist, attorney, author, and mother who established Digital Citizen Academy to
help keep families safe from online dangers. Is Quarantine Causing Online Addiction in
Children? With Dr. Lisa Strohman With schools and organized activities shutting down
during the coronavirus quarantine, kids are stuck at home with limited options to occupy
their time. As a result, many are turning to online activities, such as binge watching and
video game marathons. What can parents do to keep them from becoming addicted to
this behavior? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen welcome back Dr. Lisa
Strohman for a discussion on how to monitor kids while at home. The Hidden Psychology
of Technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman With Tech companies have a long history of using
neuroscience to hook children at a young age, such as giving them access to Google
suite accounts in the classroom. However, as Dr. Lisa Strohman illustrates, you can’t
choose between technology and psychology, you must learn how to use both responsibly.
In this second episode with Strohman, the founder of Digital Citizen Academy, she and
the Amens discuss how you can help your kids avoid attention hijack.(55) How to Prepare
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Dr. Lisa Strohman: Psychologist, Attorney, Author, And Child Advocate
Dr. Lisa Strohman, is a psychologist, attorney, author, and child advocate. She has
worked as a visiting scholar with the FBI profiling unit, as a legislative intern in
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Congress, and also founded the Digital Citizen Academy Foundation to help proactively
prevent and educate students, educators and parents on issues related to technology.
She is regularly featured in the media as a technology wellness and behavioral expert.
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Empowering Kids to Rise Above Technology Addiction | Lisa Strohman |
TEDxPasadena
(55) Empowering Kids to Rise Above Technology Addiction | Lisa Strohman |
TEDxPasadena - YouTube
Newsmaker Sunday: Dr. Lisa Strohman
(55) Newsmaker Sunday: Dr. Lisa Strohman - YouTube
The hidden psychology of technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman
Tech companies have a long history of using neuroscience to hook children at a young age,
such as giving them access to Google suite accounts in the classroom. However, as Dr. Lisa
Strohman illustrates, you can’t choose between technology and psychology, you must learn
how to use both responsibly. In this second episode with Strohman, the founder of Digital
Citizen Academy, she and the Amens discuss how you can help your kids avoid attention
hijack. For more free brain health information listen to The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast:
https://brainwarriorswaypodcast.com/e...
(55) The hidden psychology of technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman - YouTube
How Do You Find Self Worth? | Dr. Lisa Strohman |
TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity
What if we allowed everyone to feel they are enough? What if we didn’t subscribe to the
belief that there are mountains we need to climb to be important? What if we didn’t fill
the need to have a verified badge on our social media that told us we are worthy? Every
human is verified by one simple value. Respect. Focusing on the ability to differentiate
our self-value from how we become "verified" in these digital worlds forces us all to think
through our own perspective.
Growing up homeless, surviving years of abuse, and dealing with several challenges of
trying to choose whether life was worth living, Lisa ultimately came to look at life
through the eyes of helping others. Clinical psychologist, author, public speaker, and
founder and director of Digital Citizen Academy Lisa Strohman has held titles for several
institutions and organizations. From working with the FBI to being a member of the
American Bar Association and past Chair of the American Psychological Association
Committee, she has a great number of experiences under her belt.
She uses all of her experiences today to educate others on mental health and raise
awareness for technology wellness. Dr. Lisa Strohman is a clinical psychologist, author,
public speaker, and the founder and director of Digital Citizen Academy. She established
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Digital Citizen Academy to proactively prevent and educate students, educators, and
parents on the issues resulting from technology use and misuse.
Dr. Strohman has spent more than a decade working with adolescents and families in her
private practice and a career working with schools to address challenges with student
mental health and well-being. In addition, Dr. Strohman was a Visiting Scholar for the FBI
working on homicidal pedophilia when a Columbine occurred giving her the opportunity
to be on the front lines of how technology impacts our youth.
She has continued to work with law enforcement and the FBI on safety and cybercrimes
involving adolescents, while also lending her knowledge and guidance to the National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
(55) How Do You Find Self Worth? | Dr. Lisa Strohman | TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity -
YouTube
Connection And Addiction with Dr. Lisa Strohman - Episode
2251
(55) Connection And Addiction with Dr. Lisa Strohman - Episode 2251 - YouTube
Obsession or Addiction? Technology Use and What Parents
Can Do
Is my adolescent addicted to the internet? How will my child be affected by an
increasing amount of technology use? As a parent, what are the best steps to take to
support my teen if I suspect that there may be a problem? During a time when
technology is a lifeline for so many, increasing concern surrounds the issue of
problematic internet use, especially within the adolescent population.
“Obsession or Addiction? Technology Use and What Parents Can Do,” a conversation
presented by Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development on
July 8, 2020, took a deep dive into tech overuse as a part of its weekly popular Ask the
Experts virtual workshop series. \[02:47\] Moderated by Dr. Gaya J. Dowling, the director
of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD) at the National Institute on
Drug Abuse, an international, interdisciplinary panel of researchers, clinicians and parent
experts reviewed the current research into the effects of digital technology on
developing brains, the symptoms and impacts of technology addiction, and the ways
parents can best help their children navigate these challenges. \[7:08\] Joining us from
across the pond, Dr. Daria Kuss from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom
informed parents about what the science tells us about digital media use and young
brains.
Dr. Kuss delved into the prevalence of internet addiction and how digital media use may
affect a person’s neurobiology, sharing her wealth of experience gained from working at
the first and largest treatment center in Europe. As the pandemic continues, developing
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brains may be especially at risk of the adverse impacts of technology use. \[23:20\]
Bringing her insight from working with teens and young adults with severe internet
addiction, Dr. Hilarie Cash, a co-founder of reSTART, the first long-stay residential
treatment program in the United States or Canada for screen addiction, discussed how
internet addiction presents itself.
Dr. Cash informed parents about how to identify signs of addiction and problematic use
in their children. After explaining various treatment options and how parents can help
guide their children, she answered questions about how addiction is often linked to other
psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety. \[44:20\] Finally, Dr. Lisa Strohman,
a clinical psychologist, attorney, and author, outlined steps for how to resolve issues of
unhealthy technology use before they become exacerbated. Dr. Strohman emphasized
the importance of open communication about digital media use and parental awareness
of their own engagement with media. To conclude, she shared simple tips for reducing
screen time that everyone can follow, such as turning off autoplay and choosing one day
of the week to be “screen-free.”
Moderator: Gayathri J. Dowling PhD Director, Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development
(ABCD) Study National Institute on Drug Abuse https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/...
(55) Obsession or Addiction? Technology Use and What Parents Can Do - YouTube
Internet addiction disorder affecting toddlers | 60 Minutes Australia
It’s hard to remember life before smartphones and tablets, and with WI-FI and 4G the internet
is everywhere. Technology is embedded in our work and play, and has become the essential
part of our lives. But as this 60 Minutes report discovers, you can have too much of a good
thing. “Internet Addiction Disorder” is now a genuine psychological illness. It’s ruining lives
and even changing the way our brains process information. Worse still, experts are seeing
dangerous signs in toddlers. Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes here
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 265 (Berman)
As Introduced July 3, 2018
Majority vote
Committe e Votes Ayes Noes
Rules 9-0 Cooley, Cunningham,
Cervantes, Friedman,
Gallagher, Grayson, Nazarian,
Salas, Waldron
SUMMARY: Designates the month of September 2018 as California Computer Science
Education Month and encourages schools, teachers, researchers, universities, business leaders,
and policymakers to identify mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting-edge professional
development to provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science education.
Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) California Computer Science Education Month highlights the crucial role that computer
science plays in transforming our society, and also highlights how computer science enables
innovation and creates economic opportunities.
2) Computing technology is an integral part of modern culture, and is transforming how people
interact with each other and the world around them.
3) Computer science builds students' computational, critical thinking, and deeper learning skills,
which enables them to understand and create, and not simply use, the next generation of
technological tools.
4) Computer science is transforming industry, bolstering productivity in established economic
sectors, and driving job creation and innovation throughout our state 's economy.
5) Providing access to computer science education is a critical step for ensuring that California
remains competitive in the global economy and strengthens its cybersecurity. The outlook
for computer science jobs is bright, with over 500,000 open computing positions across the
country.
6) Computing occupations make up two -thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, making computer science one of the most
in-demand college majors.
7) In September, the State Board of Education will be pres ented with Computer Science
Standards for potential adoption and recommendations for implementation of computer
science education across the state's K -12 system developed by the computer science strategic
implementation plan panel.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319 -2800 FN: 0003776
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Date of Hearing: August 6, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
ACR 265 (Berman) – As Introduced July 3, 2018
SUBJECT: California Computer Science Education Month.
SUMMARY: Designates the month of September 2018 as California Computer Science
Education Month and encourages schools, teachers, researchers, universities, business leaders,
and policymakers to identify mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting-edge professional
development to provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science education.
Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) California Computer Science Education Month highlights the crucial role that computer
science plays in transforming our society, and also highlights how computer science enables
innovation and creates economic opportunities.
2) Computing technology is an integral part of modern culture, and is transforming how people
interact with each other and the world around them.
3) Computer science builds students’ computational, critical thinking, and deeper learning
skills, which enables them to understand and create, and not simply use, the next generation
of technological tools.
4) Computer science is transforming industry, bolstering productivity in established economic
sectors, and driving job creation and innovation throughout our state’s economy.
5) Providing access to computer science education is a critical step for ensuring that California
remains competitive in the global economy and strengthens its cybersecurity. The outlook
for computer science jobs is bright, with over 500,000 open computing positions across the
country.
6) Computing occupations make up two -thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM fields,
making computer science one of the most in-demand college majors.
7) In September, the State Board of Education will be presented with Computer Science
Standards for potential adoption and recommendations for implementation of computer
science education across the state’s K -12 system developed by the computer science strategic
implementation plan panel.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :
Support
Council for a Strong America
Microsoft
Technet
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Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE
Office of Senate Floor Analyses
(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478
ACR 265
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 265
Author: Berman (D), et al.
Introduced : 7/3/18
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted , 8/16/18
SUBJECT: California Computer Science Education Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution designates the month of September 2018 as California
Computer Science Education Month and encourages schools, teachers, researchers,
universities, business leaders, and policymakers to identify mechanisms for
teachers to receive cutting-edge professional development to provide sustainable
learning experiences in computer science education.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) California Computer Science Education Month highlights the crucial role that
computer science plays in transforming our society, and also highlights how
computer science enables innovation and creates economic opportunities.
2) Computing technology is an integral part of modern culture, and is transforming
how people interact with each other and the world around them.
3) Computer science builds students' computational, critical thinking, and deeper
learning skills, which enables them to understand and create, and not simply
use, the next generation of technological tools.
4) Computer science is transforming industry, bolstering productivity in
established economic sectors, and driving job creation and innovation
throughout our state's economy.
5) Providing access to computer science education is a critical step for ensuring
that California remains c ompetitive in the global economy and strengthens its
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cybersecurity. The outlook for computer science jobs is bright, with over
500,000 open computing positions across the country.
6) Computing occupations make up two -thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, making computer
science one of the most in-demand college majors.
7) In September, the State Board of Education will be presented with Computer
Science Standards for potential adoption and recommenda tions for
implementation of computer science education across the state's K-12 system
developed by the computer science strategic implementation plan panel.
This resolution designates the month of September 2018 as California Computer
Science Education Month and encourages schools, teachers, researchers,
universities, business leaders, and policymakers to identify mechanisms for
teachers to receive cutting-edge professional development to provide sustainable
learning experiences in computer science educatio n.
Comments
According to the author,
Given the upcoming developments on computer science, ACR 265
would designate September 2018 as California Computer Science
Education Month.
California Computer Science Education Month would highlight the
crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society,
and would also highlight how computer science enables innovation
and creates economic opportunities.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/21/18)
Council for a Strong America
Microsoft
TechNet
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OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/21/18)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/21/18 18:54:05
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