"Screen time" has become a loaded phrase, conjuring images of sedentary, isolated children absorbed in a virtual world... so-called "screen zombies"! However, it's crucial to recognize that not all screen time is created equal. In this article, the authors explore the imperative of providing educators and caregivers with…

Exposure to cell phones, DVD players, video games, computers, digital cameras, and iPods has made today's young people more technologically advanced than those of any previous generation. As a result, parents are now concerned that their children are spending too much time in front of the computer. In this article, the author focuses her…