My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: A Disappointing Sequel In 2002, My Big Fat Greek Wedding took the world by storm. The film, written by and starring Nia Vardalos, exceeded expectations by earning nearly 50 times its $5 million budget at the domestic box office. Its formulaic plot, a woman falling in love with a …
A recent study advises parents against allowing toddlers to use phones or tablets for extended periods of time, as it reveals that 1-year-olds exposed to above-average screen time experience developmental delays. According to researchers in Japan, 1-year-olds who were exposed to more than four hours of screen time per day had delays in communication and …
A recent study revealed that individuals who experience inflammation often spend more time on social media platforms in an attempt to engage with friends and family. Dr. David S. Lee, an assistant professor of communication at the University of Buffalo and author of the study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity, explains that …
If you’ve ever had a child, spouse, or a dull date who couldn’t tear themselves away from their phone, you’ll understand the frustration felt by the Toronto Zoo. The Toronto Star recently reported that visitors have been showing Nassir the gorilla videos on their cellphones. Maria Franke, the zoo’s director of wildlife conservation, explains, “Nassir …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer address readers’ inquiries concerning their children’s education. If you have a question, feel free to email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, The negative aspects of the past year are obvious, but I have also been contemplating the potential silver linings, especially for school-age kids. …
Americans have been engaged in a two-year debate about pandemic restrictions, and this debate has been particularly contentious among parents of young children. The consequences of these restrictions for children’s development, especially those with speech and language disorders, are still uncertain but potentially significant and long-lasting. I spoke with parents in various states who expressed …
In a dimly lit room, a man approaches his children who are playing with a dish of soap and wands to blow bubbles. He wears the Apple Vision Pro, a $3,499 headset designed to give users a new level of immersion in digital space. With the headset’s built-in cameras, users can interact with programs in …