How Much Does Screen Time Really Affect Child Development?
The evidence is definitely not set in stone. There have been some recent reviews of screen time effects on children, demonstrating very mixed findings. [Hassan Thwaini – Medscape, 15 [...]
21st IFFD Congress (Cebu, 24-25 February 2024)
The objective of the 21st IFFD Congress, scheduled for February 2024 in Cebu, Philippines, is, much like its predecessors, to illuminate the most urgent and pertinent matters concerning families. [...]
2023 Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
In the early morning of 18th March, the Commission on the Status of Women 67 has adopted by consensus a drafted resolution that will be forwarded to the Economic and Social Council. During 15 [...]
128. Guidelines for responsible use of technology at home
Time spent on screens is a major part of everyday life and a necessary part of education today and into the foreseeable future.
Written Statement – Commission on the Status of Women 2023
Digital technologies have the power to impact on the well-being of women, and the strength and social cohesion of families.
Effects of screen exposure on young children’s cognitive development
The effects of screen viewing depend mostly on contextual aspects of the viewing rather than on the quantity of viewing. That context includes the behavior of adult caregivers during viewing, the [...]
126. Parenting Education and New Technologies
The UN General Assembly on the 30th Anniversary of the International Year underscored the importance of digital literacy and evidence-based research.
Protecting Our Children In Cyberspace: What Are We Missing?
Policymakers must take into account the unique vulnerabilities of children and youth, and the potential harmful impact on their development and wellbeing. [Nizan Geslevich Packin – Forbes, [...]