Toddlers and Television

By: Dr Justin Coulson

I have written in this column – for years – that excessive screen time, including watching television, is not good for anyone, but is especially detrimental to children. A study published recently about the effects of television watching on toddlers makes this clearer than ever.

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How Play is Changing

By: Dr Justin Coulson

I want to ask you two questions. Pretty simple ones.  

First, how do your children play?

Second, how is  their  play different from the play  you enjoyed when you were young?

Consider your answers for just a moment. Is there much difference between the two?

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Ask Dr Justin — Screens in Bedrooms?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Hi Dr Justin

My partner and I are arguing about whether screens cause problem behaviour in kids or not. I say they do but he says they don’t. Our 9 year-old wants a TV in his room to play video games on. I’m saying no. Am I right? My partner thinks it’s fine and will keep him out of our hair. Am I being too “precious” which is what my partner is saying?

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5 Megatrends That Will Dominate the next Decade

By: Michael McQueen

Any experienced surfer knows how important it is to keep one eye fixed on the horizon. While a wave is still forming a long way off, that is the time to start paddling, to get into position and get ready. Leave it too long or fail to move at all, and you’ll be wiped out as the wave crashes you.

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