The noise that kids expose themselves to through electronic media is often louder than what is allowed by law in workplaces.
‘If I Can Hear It, It’s Too Loud’: Earbuds Might Be Causing Teen Hearing Loss
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The Tech Effect: How Too Much Device Time May Be Taking a Toll on Today’s Children
New research shows areas of concern about kids’ overuse of technology, including language development, attention span, school performance, and hearing problems.
Children’s Headphones May Carry Risk of Hearing Loss
Product testing shows that many children’s’ headphones do not adequately restrict volume level, pointing to the importance of basic safe listening practices, such as turning the volume down and taking listening breaks.
10 (Non-Tech) Holiday Gift Ideas to Promote Kids’ Language & Learning
Suggestions for holiday gifts for kids that foster communication and social interaction.
A Preventable Problem: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
A certified audiologist answers questions about how hearing loss affects children, how to protect children’s hearing, and what to do if you suspect your child may be experiencing hearing loss.
Parents of Young Children: Put Down Your Smartphones
This article shares easy ways parents can help encourage young children’s communication development—and offers advice for creating tech boundaries so smartphones don’t interfere with everyday communication opportunities.
Stop, Drop and Talk—The Importance of Talking to Your Child
This blog discusses the signs of speech and language disorders; how parents can foster their children’s language development, and more.
Kids And Screen Time: A Peek At Upcoming Guidance
With most American children spending more time consuming electronic media than they do in school, an expert from the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses upcoming guidance on children’s technology use—and offers some positive parenting practices.
Noise Harder on Children Than Adults, Hinders How They Learn
Noise is more distracting to a child’s brain than an adult’s, and it can hinder how young people learn, according to new research. Experts explain why, and offer tips for parents.
Traditional Toys May Beat Gadgets in Language Development
A new study shows that when babies and parents play with electronic toys, parents speak less and babies vocalize less than when playing with traditional toys like blocks—which may have important implications for language development.