A new meta-analysis in the journal JAMA Pediatrics finds that more overall time on screens each day, regardless of its quality, is linked to lower language development and we may add vision underdevelopment as well. "What we do see is, as the number of hours increases, so too does the risk for problematic outcomes," said lead researcher Sheri Madigan of the University of Calgary in Canada. "What this work suggests is that the quality of screen-viewing matters, but I think it

Welcome to the last lesson of this short course. Today, we discuss the benefit of a routine. Do you have a regular schedule for doing...

Lesson 11: Do not read or study when overly tired or just before falling asleep. Also, do not read or study just after you get up in the...

We have written a blog the topic of Myopia in Asian children in Singapore vs Sydney. The results are compelling and support our lesson 10: Plan or encourage some daily outdoor play or sports activities that require focus beyond arm's length. Plan or encourage some daily outdoor play or sports activities that require focus beyond arm's length. When outdoors, look at distant objects at about eye level. At the same time, become aware of all the things that are in your

Lesson 9: Avoid reading or near activity by all means while in a moving vehicle. You are highly encouraged to look at sights in the...

So by now we have practiced some distance to the book as well as being aware of the space and periphery. We are ready for the next step....

I have been following Sumiko Tan's features for a long time as I find them very entertaining and as I can relate to them very well. They...