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There’s no denying that social media has become the new norm in a teen’s life. In 2018, the Pew Research Center surveyed 750 13-17 year olds and found that 97% use a social media platform such as YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook. The study also revealed that 45% are online almost constantly. Here are some…
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic many of us are using more technology and have relaxed our rules around screen time for ourselves and our children. Although this technology allows us to stay connected and continue to work and learn remotely during this time, we need to find balance with screen-free activities. Now more…
By Dinah Torres Castro So much has happened since school started again in September, 2020. We are adapting to the changes in our lives. While many parents of school-age children are able to cope with in-person learning (in school), remote learning ,or even hybrid learning; there is a group of unique “parents” who have been…
Dear Friends, If you have attended a parenting workshop, a nutrition education program, or received assistance in managing your diabetes, you know that the Family Health and Wellness Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County serves the changing needs of families residing in our county. Our programs provide information on diabetes education, nutrition, developing…
By Cara Weiner Sultan, MSW Staying positive in today’s world can be challenging. Picking up the newspaper or turning on the TV usually brings doom and gloom. Beyond these “old fashioned” media sources, the pervasive digital world is available 24/7 to adults and children alike. As a result, it is hard to regulate the intake…
By Cara Weiner Sultan, MSW As your children move to middle and high school, their backpacks no longer contain markers, crayons, and scissors. Instead, school supplies become an interesting assortment of computers, phones, chargers, and other electronic devices. Did you know that the electronic-looking contents of your child’s backpack may actually be masking an e-cigarette…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. If your child did not start the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning, it is highly likely that he or she will experience it, for at least a brief time, before the school year is through. Here are some tips that can help your child be more successful while learning…
By Cara Weiner Sultan, MSW Technology has revolutionized the experience of childhood these days. Screen time is a hotly debated topic, but can screens be used to promote social interactions when face to face interactions are not possible? What about using technology to enhance and broaden your child’s socialization skills? Nothing should ever replace real…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. The World Health Organization recently published new guidelines for children under the age of five. These guidelines address factors impacting children’s physical and mental health. The recommendations seek to help parents balance the need for physical activity with sedentary behavior, including the use of screens. Sleep recommendations are also part…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. America loves digital devices; it seems we can’t get enough time with our screens (television, smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.) According to a 2018 Nielsen report, adults 18 years of age and older spend more than 11 hours per day listening to, watching, reading, or interacting with media. Our teens aren’t…