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    From the desk of Brittany Jimenez, RN    We often hear in the media how to limit smart or cell phone use in teens and young children, and the other potential dangers that smart phones may pose in brain development and in causing neck and back pain. But frankly, maybe we need to look at ourselves ‘the adults’, and see that we may be doing to harm the relationships in our lives that mean the most.    A recent study in the journal Pediatrics made some interesting observations regarding cell phone use- not use by young children or teens, but by their parents!! The study conducted in fast food restaurants in the Boston area found that when eating a meal over half of all the families (40 out of 55) observed had a parent or other caregiver that spent a portion of the mealtime on the mobile phone. When the adult was engaged in phone activity, the children at the table either tried to get the attention of the adult present or found other ways to keep themselves entertained. The observers noted that that the more the adult was engaged in the smart phone, the harsher the discipline the child received (See link below).    Family mealtime is such an important part of a child’s life. Meals help to build family intimacy and interactions; meals model social interaction and help to develop vocabulary and conversation skills. Mealtime gives families opportunities to taste new foods and develop healthy brains a...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news