Screen Time & Sleep: What's so bad about screens?

10/09/2024 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

What's so bad about screens? With the rise in technology and easy access to screens of any kind at all times of the day, this has and can impact our little ones' sleep. Being aware of its impact can help you take back that much-needed sleep for your babies and yourself!
On this episode, I chat with Donna Dotson, Senior Physical Therapist at DMC Children's Hospital in Detroit, MI, who is leading in the healthcare realm to reduce screen time in children's day-to-day lives.
Below are some articles and resources referenced in the podcast:

http://youandyourchildshealth.org/index.html
https://www.waldorfpublications.org/products/copy-of-strangers-in-our-home-tv-and-our-childrens-minds-single-copy (Part II coming soon)
https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/2024/02/20/metro-detroit-doctors-raise-concerns-over-screen-times-impact-on-childrens-health/