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Why Blue Light Is Bad for Kids: Blue Light Glasses & How to Protect Children From Digital Screens

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Why Blue Light Is Bad for Kids: Blue Light Glasses & How to Protect Children From Digital Screens
The eyes of children are sensitive to blue light, and not until they are about twenty years old have they developed enough to handle blue light. Shutterstock
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There are few things that children of the 21st century like to hear less than being told they need to put the phone or tablet away.
The average American kid (or teenager) would happily scroll or click away until the moments before they go to sleep, if left to their own devices (see what happened when this family did an experiment with their children by giving them a weekend without technology limits!).
Daniel T. DeBaun
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Daniel T. DeBaun is an internationally recognized and influential expert in Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and shielding electronic emissions, with a particular focus on the effect of exposure from mobile devices such as laptops, tablets and cell phones. Daniel’s concern regarding the health impact of electronic radiation emissions grew from over 30 years of engineering experience in the telecommunications industry, where he held a variety of leadership and executive positions at Bell Labs, AT&T, SAIC and Telcordia. Daniel is co-author of recent bestseller, Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology, a complete guide to EMF radiation safety and protection. Daniel is also a highly regarded industry consultant, speaker as well as frequent guest national radio and television programs discussing EMF health issues.
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