KIDS & GADGETS

Manoush Zomorodi: Managing Kids and Gadgets: 12 Screen Time Rules. Maybe you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no television for kids under the age of 2 and a maximum of two hours for kids over the age of 2.

Do iPads and iPhones Count? But what about the Elmo apps on your phone, interactive ebooks on your tablet and Wii video games? Should there be limits set on those too? And what about older kids -- when is it okay for them to get on Facebook or own a smartphone? I recently spoke to Dr. The Rules Here's what she suggests you do to manage your kids and their screen time: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Long-Term Effects? What effect these gadgets will have on us in the long-term is unclear, says Dr. The Biggest Worry? What Happens When Mom Unplugs Teens For 6 Months? There isn’t a parent I meet nowadays who doesn’t complain about the amount of time his or her children spend using electronics.

These range from electronic hand held games, to iPods, to cell phones, Internet and TV. Just imagine what your life would be like if your children were unplugged! Well, that’s exactly what Susan Maushart did! A NY mother of 3 teenagers (ages 14, 15 and 18) decided she’d had enough. Like so many teens, they did their homework while simultaneously listening to music, updating Facebook and checking text messages. And what do you think happened? Now you may be thinking that six months of being unplugged is totally unreasonable.

I work with many parents who use loss of electronics as a consequence for misbehavior. Aren’t willing to unplug for the long haul? • All electronic hand held games, cell phones and iPods should be left in another room during meal times. . • All hand held electronics need to be off during time in the car–with the exception of long car trips. Would you dare to unplug your kids from their gadgets for a day? Electronics from a teen's collection.

Angela Verges | Contributor What would you do if you couldn’t use your favorite electronic gadgets for a week? Now imagine you were a teen. In a recent visit to my sister-in-law's home, my niece showed me all of the electronics in her collection. The items included an iPod, a digital camera, a Flip camera, a cell phone, a laptop computer and a Nintendo DS. When the electronic items are taken away as a form of punishment, the youth experience a form of withdrawal. One mom lived every parent’s fantasy and unplugged her teens for six months, but not as a form of punishment. Susan Maushart, a mother of three teenagers decided she’d had enough. The Suntimes.com describes how Susan wrote a book titled, "The Winter of our Disconnect. " “She and her kids rediscovered small pleasures like board games, books, lazy Sundays, old photos, family meals and listening to music together instead of everyone plugging into their own iPods,” according to the article.

Are Gadgets Good For Toddlers/kids? Do You Allow Your Kids To Use Them? On Kids And Gadgets Overexposure. Manila, Philippines – There was a time when little girls played with dolls and little boys with toy cars and hero figures.

Nowadays, you walk into a house and you see ‘lil Abby putting a red dress on Lulu, changing her hairstyle and hair color from black to blond while on the other side of the room, Kuya Keoni is plotting his next attack and when to hatch his plan as he carefully equips his warrior with the right weapon, potions and magic spell. But all this they do on a tablet and a smart phone. Whatever happened to toys you can actually touch? Gadgets such as smartphones and tablets are becoming more and more embedded in kids’ lives. Kids & Gadgets: How Much Is Too Much?

DHAKA: US President Barack Obama has said the US and Malaysia are at the start of a "new era of partnership", on the second day of his official visit.

Obama was speaking at a state banquet with Malaysian King Abdul Halim Mu`adzam Shah. He is due to meet Prime Minister Najib Razak later. It is the first such visit by a serving US president for nearly 50 years. US ties with Malaysia have improved after years of antagonism under former leader Mahathir Mohamad. Obama, who spent some of his childhood in neighbouring Indonesia, said the US and Malaysia shared the same values and aspirations.

Third of parents regret giving gadgets to their children because of effect they can have on patience, creative and social skills. By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 23:31 GMT, 30 May 2012 | Updated: 23:32 GMT, 30 May 2012 A third of parents regret giving their children games consoles, mobile phones and computers, a study has found.

Fears about the damage to youngsters' patience, creative and social skills as well as to quality time mean 34 per cent of parents yearn to take the gadgets back. And 67 per cent are annoyed about the amount of time their children spend in front of a computer or watching TV instead of enjoying traditional activities. Keeping him entertained, but at what price? Another 73 per cent try to limit the time youngsters spend using devices or watching TV each day, but half often cave in.

Catriona Marshall, CEO of Hobbycraft, which commissioned the research, said: 'With most children being given these gadgets by their parents, most mums and dads are finding it difficult to change things now. Is Total Gadget Immersion Good or Bad for Kids? [INFOGRAPHIC] Gadgets such as smartphones and tablets are becoming more and more embedded in kids' lives.

From middle schoolers with smartphones to babies who are comfortable with an iPad but can't work a magazine, many children today grow up as true digital natives. And parents are catching on that gadgets can help control and distract their little rugrats. According to one study, nearly a quarter of parents have given their kid a smartphone, iPod or iPad to keep them busy while they take care of business.