Some scientists think that people who spend too much time with their digital devices might not be getting the downtime they need to facilitate learning, memory, and creativity. A recent New York Times article citied studies that show that overstimulation of the brain—what happens from being constantly “plugged in”—doesn’t give people’s brains the chance to [...]
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Clock in Some Digital Downtime
September 2nd, 2010 by Karen Feldscher · No Comments · Current Events, Technology, Teen Health, Teens
Tags: devices·digital·screentime·Technology·Teens
Summer’s the Time to Experience Life, Says Gen Xer
August 12th, 2010 by admin · No Comments · Childhood, Current Events, Teens
by Samantha Burns Sure, spending time by the swimming pool and working at your local ice-cream shop for the summer may seem like acceptable things to do, but what about seeking out opportunities that may impact the rest of your life? A few years ago, I was one of the only teens within my group [...]
Tags: camp·schools·summer·summer abroad·time off
