Screen time

Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health

Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health

A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.

Nov 2, 2020

The top three reasons cited for screen time included needing time to complete household chores, coping with a busy workday, and the belief that it helped with their child's speech and language development. Credit: Richard Leeming/Flickr

Toddlers getting screen time, despite guidelines to the contrary

More than half of Vancouver parents surveyed in a new study reported allowing their children to use electronic devices like smartphones and tablets, despite guidelines from the Canadian Pediatric Society recommending against screen time for children aged two and under.

Feb 14, 2018