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phone
Also known as: phone use, phone, phones
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The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media ... childrenandscreens.org 5 facts
claimOnline activities and phone use can create a 'dopamine loop' where dopamine levels remain elevated for an extended period of time due to the cycle of anticipation and reward.
claimBalkam advises parents to avoid using phones as alarm clocks to prevent modeling behavior that encourages children to keep devices in their bedrooms.
claimChia-chen Yang, PhD, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at Oklahoma State University, advises that teens should be encouraged to practice self-awareness by asking themselves how their phone use and multitasking have impacted their relationships with friends and others.
claimAdolescents are naturally focused on peer reward and motivation, and the positive social feedback provided by phone use helps them meet their social goals.
procedureParents should explain to their children why and when they need to check their phones for important reasons, rather than using them indiscriminately.
Repair Manuals for Every Thing - iFixit ifixit.com 1 fact
measurementThe iFixit repository contains 5,325 step-by-step repair guides for phones.
The Convoluted Universe, Book 1 by Dolores Cannon - Goodreads goodreads.com 1 fact
claimThe entity possessing the subject Janice in The Convoluted Universe, Book 1 uses modern terminology such as "computer" and "phone" when describing its experiences.
The effects of screen time on children: The latest research parents ... health.choc.org Aug 27, 2024 1 fact
claimAt least half of the hours children and teens spend on screens are spent watching television, rather than using phones or tablets.
Why Is Sleep Important for Our Mental and Physical Health? insightspsychology.org Oct 29, 2024 1 fact
claimExposure to screens, such as phones and televisions, should be avoided at least 30 minutes before bed because blue light disrupts melatonin production.
Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Jul 22, 2025 1 fact
claimElectronic devices such as phones, tablets, and computers stimulate the mind, making it more challenging for the brain and body to wind down at night.