Smart phones were designed to make us more productive and our lives easier. But what happens when they start doing the opposite like keeping us up at night? Learn why you should really break the bad habit and stop looking at your phone right before bed.
Many parents have likely given their child a device or screen to entertain or occupy them, but some estimates suggest kids are watching 5-7 hours of screen time each day.
Is your child lobbying hard for a smartphone? If you’re thinking of giving the go-ahead, ask yourself 4 questions that will help you decide whether he or she is ready.
Smartphones and power lines can interfere with pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. However, while possible, problems are unlikely, say two studies.
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Are you letting your smart phone get between you and your kids? Here’s why you should consider putting it down.
