A look at the effects of technology on hyperactivity and some expert tips to help avoid potential harm Over the past decade in my practice, I have seen the increase in two trends. One is a boom in the diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. The other is the increase by children in the consumption of… Leggi di più

Simple tips to help avoid eye strain   Do you remember when your mom or grandma told you not to sit so close to the TV set or you could become cross-eyed or, even worse, go blind from watching too much television? Well, guess what? That wasn’t entirely true but they were onto something. Myopia or nearsightedness (meaning… Leggi di più

Noi di Qustodio sappiamo quanto è importante per te la sicurezza di tuo figlio. È per questo che siamo lieti di presentarti una nuovissima modalità per ritrovare la serenità che meriti: si tratta del Family locator di Qustodio.Siamo consapevoli che, con la crescita, i ragazzi diventano più indipendenti e che sono spinti dal desiderio di esplorare e… Leggi di più

Probably not, but psychologists agree it may be harming them in other ways. Andre Hunter| Unsplash Kids have been playing video games since Atari introduced Pong to the masses in 1972. As gaming has evolved, it is safe to say it has also become more violent, addictive, and lucrative. In terms of money, I am not talking… Leggi di più

Take our back-to-school quiz to help lighten the load Being a parent has never been so complicated! With so much technology around, the lure of the screen can distract the best of us. Conflicting information and advice can have us wondering if we’re doing the right thing. Am I too strict with my child’s screen time? Too… Leggi di più

You might be feeling overwhelmed with the back to school transition, but it doesn’t stop there! On top of long to-do lists, there's a barrage of information telling us what's best for our children. At Qustodio we're parents too, so we know how busy this time of the year can be. That's why we've gathered the best… Leggi di più

Dr. Nicole explains the pros and cons of device use on your child’s cognitive development and academic performance With so many games and apps promoted as “learning” and “education” oriented, it can be difficult for parents to sort out which types of screen time activities may be helpful, and which might cause problems. While some digital media… Leggi di più

Sapevi che guardare video su YouTube è l'attività principale per i ragazzi di età compresa tra i 5 egli 11 anni e una delle attività preferite da tutti i ragazzi fino ai 17 anni d'età? Oppure, eri al corrente che in Spagna YouTube è il social network più usato dai ragazzi tra i 5 e i 14… Leggi di più

A psychologist’s digital tips for summer that last all year long School is out and summer routines, or lack of routines, are in full swing. Most kids end the school year exhausted but on a high. They generally spend more time outdoors, heading to the beach, or just hanging out with their friends in the sunshine. But… Leggi di più

Neuroscience proves what every parent already knows: kids need to get outside and offline Most people have fond memories of their childhood summers. This is partly because human memory is selective–we are hardwired to remember the good over the bad–and because we are better at remembering things that break the routine of work or school. But it… Leggi di più