From Head to Toe: Sleep & Development with Deirdre Edwards

Excessive Screen Time


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WHAT IS NORMAL? Deirdre Edwards talks to Mark Pougatch about the normal range of development for babies and young children in this second series of FROM HEAD TO TOE: SLEEP AND DEVELOPMENT. For over 50 years Deirdre Edwards has worked in paediatrics as a nurse, health visitor and McTimoney chiropractor. She founded the Abacus Chiropractic Clinic in Stratford-upon-Avon. Deirdre speaks to Mark using stories from her clinic. Listen out for her Top Tips at the end of each episode.


Deirdre Edwards talks to Mark Pougatch in this final episode about what she considers to be excessive screen time for children. What is the impact on their physical and mental health, social development, and academic performance? She argues that by understanding the potential negative impacts of excessive screen time and promoting a balanced approach parents can help children navigate the digital world in a healthy and constructive way. She examines the effect of looking at a phone on posture and its impact on the five senses.

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From Head to Toe: Sleep & Development with Deirdre EdwardsBy Deirdre Edwards