I am over the moon jazzed to introduce the trailer for our new film, Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition.
So much work has gone into this film. My team and I wanted it to be attention-worthy and, above all, exceedingly useful.
Screen time seeps into the lives of younger and younger kids. Parents struggle with what to do. How much time is okay for entertainment screen time? How to set limits? How to handle meltdowns? What does science tell us about why and how to safeguard sleep in our digital age? And so much more.
This film arrives at a crucial time. The nation, and indeed the world, is rallying around the growing recognition that social media and excessive screen time are contributing to serious mental health concerns among our youth. To address this, we must focus on prevention by learning the latest research, establishing good habits, and setting boundaries early on.
Here's the trailer:
This new version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school-aged kids, parents, and educators are facing, i.e.:
We spoke with many prominent experts and researchers while making the movie, including;
Our movies are made to be shown in schools and communities, with educators, parents, students, and other stakeholders coming together to watch, learn, and have open discussions about the film’s themes.
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I am over the moon jazzed to introduce the trailer for our new film, Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition.
So much work has gone into this film. My team and I wanted it to be attention-worthy and, above all, exceedingly useful.
Screen time seeps into the lives of younger and younger kids. Parents struggle with what to do. How much time is okay for entertainment screen time? How to set limits? How to handle meltdowns? What does science tell us about why and how to safeguard sleep in our digital age? And so much more.
This film arrives at a crucial time. The nation, and indeed the world, is rallying around the growing recognition that social media and excessive screen time are contributing to serious mental health concerns among our youth. To address this, we must focus on prevention by learning the latest research, establishing good habits, and setting boundaries early on.
Here's the trailer:
What are the potential costs of loads of certain screen time activities on our kids’ brain health and mood? Today we talk about ways to changes tech time that might help them feel better — even while keeping the same total amount of screen time?
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In some homes, managing screen time is the source of a lot of stress and tension. It can often be downright toxic. If you are at your wits' end about screen time issues, seeking the help of a professional coach or counselor can be beneficial.
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Remember Andrew from Screenagers? The college student who struggled with an addiction to video gaming. We recently checked in with him to find out how he has been and what he is up to today.
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