12 h. ago My rookie era: scrapbooking is like creating my own sentimental time capsule

Unlike journalling, sticking glossy pictures and ribbon scraps helps me explore how I’m feeling in in a language only I can decipherRead more summer essentialsI had always associated scrapbooking with grandmas and bored children, so, imagine my surprise when – as a twentysomething with a Big Girl Job – I found myself enamoured of printing, cutting, and sticking random bits and bobs into a book.If, like me, you’ve racked up a disconcerting amount of screen time, you may have stumbled across a multitude of craft-inspired social media posts made primarily by young women. Described as “junk journalling”, the hobby is distinguishable by an affinity with collecting and storing physical mementoes, such as tickets, receipts, packaging and Polaroids. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Screen time limits for children are no longer enough, new US report finds

Experts say guidance is ‘refreshing’ as it puts more emphasis on responsibility of companies and societyThe American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidance on how to protect children’s mental health in the digital age – emphasizing the need for systemic changes as well as parental engagement that goes beyond limiting screen time.Jessica Schleider, an adolescent psychologist and professor at Northwestern University whose lab develops digital mental health interventions, said the new policy statement was “really refreshing to see”, because it contrasts with conventional wisdom that places too much of the safety burden on individual parents. Common advice like “limiting individual youth access to screens”, or asking parents to keep tabs on their children’s every digital movement is “not only impossible, but for adolescents in particular, potentially invasive”, Schleider said. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Milo Ventimiglia and wife Jarah Mariano reveal pregnancy with bikini bump snap

Actor Milo Ventimiglia is preparing for another major milestone - and this time, it's off screen.

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3 d. ago The philosopher who thinks we shouldn't always follow the rules and that 'screen time' isn't so bad after all

New book shows how not only are they misleading but when we apply statistic to every aspect of life we miss a great deal of understanding, joy and value.

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3 d. ago 'I'm a teacher and instantly know difference between kids who have too much screen time'

A teacher has shared five ways she can tell if the children she teaches have lots and lots of screen time at home, and some of the points are unsettling to hear...

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4 d. ago How screen time affects toddlers: ‘We’re losing a big part of being human’

In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?At Stoke primary school in Coventry, there are many four-year-olds among those starting in reception class who can’t sit still, hold a pencil or speak more than a four-word sentence. Lucy Fox, the assistant headteacher and head of foundations, is in no doubt what is causing this: their early exposure to screens, and a lot of it. When the children experiment with materials and creativity, and make things in the classroom, she says, “We notice a lot of children will cut pieces of cardboard out and make a mobile phone or tablet, or an Xbox controller. That’s what they know.”At another school in Hampshire, a longtime reception teacher says in the last few years she has noticed children getting frustrated if activities aren’t instant and seamless – something she thinks comes from playing game...

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5 d. ago Kristen Bell returning to host SAG’s Actor Awards for third time

Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild’s Actor Awards for a third time

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6 d. ago British leader says ’no option off the table’ as UK considers Australia

The British government is considering banning young teenagers from social media to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time

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9 d. ago Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time

As screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past

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9 d. ago Teyana Taylor's remarkable rise from reality TV as she's tipped for Oscar glory despite just 20 minutes of screen time in One Battle After Another

It has been proven that having only 20 minutes of screen time in a movie can not just get you nominated for an award, but receive one.

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1 week ago 'Classic' war film with two huge Hollywood legends on BBC tonight

Fans have praised this 'top notch' war film for being ahead of its time with its action sequences and on-screen performances with Hollywood stars Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood

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1 week ago Warning issued over excessive screen time as toddlers show delayed vocabulary

New research warns children born in 2020s spending double the recommended time on screens

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1 week ago Keir Starmer tells MPs he is open to social media ban for young people

PM says he is alarmed at reports about children’s screen time and has shifted position on Australian-style policyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told MPs he is open to the idea of an Australian-style ban on social media for young people after becoming concerned about the amount of time children and teenagers are spending on their phones.The prime minister told Labour MPs on Monday evening he had become alarmed at reports about five-year-olds spending hours in front of screens each day, as well as increasingly worried about the damage social media is doing to under-16s. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Screen time for young people can have a number of cognitive effects

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1 week ago Children born in 2020s spending double the recommended time on screens, study warns

Researchers say toddlers who spend more time watching screens score lower on vocabulary tests

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2 w. ago 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Excessive screen time can have a number of cognitive effects.

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2 w. ago Ronald Araújo returns from mental health break to see Barça over Super Cup line | Sid Lowe

For Barcelona’s Uruguayan defender, the 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Super Cup wasn’t just about the titleNot many people saw the exact moment Ronald Araújo lifted the Super Cup to the sky and a weight from his mind but the men that matter most did: they were right there, standing by him. They had welcomed him back, 47 days later and in a final, lifted him up towards the light, and handed him the captain’s armband. Now, after they had beaten Real Madrid 3-2 together, they handed him the captain’s responsibility and a captain’s honour, inviting him to raise the trophy for all of them. Which was when someone walked in front of the camera, went whoops and walked back again.By the time the shadow left the screen, Araújo was holding with the cup over his head, teammates roaring around him, and the Real Madrid players who stayed to watch had turned down the tunnel. They had been close to trading places. In a final of sudden storms – three clear chances and a goal in 2min 54sec afte...

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2 w. ago Parents warned that screen time damages toddlers’ ability to speak

The first-ever state guidance will be published in April

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2 w. ago Parents to be given state guidance on screen time for children amid development fears

The first-ever state guidance will be published in April

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2 w. ago How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples This piece was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to itEach week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last.At this time last year, I was a full-time student, throwing on the requisite leggings and an oversized sweatshirt for evening classes and late-night library sessions. This year, I’ve joined countless others in office life, zipping in and out of conference rooms and hopping on video calls for interviews and meetings. I love any excuse to shop, but many office-friendly pieces, including pricey blazers and crisp button-downs, are far outside my price range.The 27 best fashion gifts in the US – curated by our favorite stylists and creatorsEight winter clothing esse...

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