09/19/2025
🚨 Attention, caregivers! Did you know that binge-watching video after video may be quietly damaging focus in kids (and maybe adults, too)? 🎥
A recent article from CHADD explores how continuous, endless streams of video content can undermine attention span by overstimulating the brain in ways that make it harder to concentrate, resist distractions, and stay focused on tasks.
Key takeaways:
Overconsumption of video can train the brain to expect constant novelty, which hurts when tasks are slower or less stimulating.
Kids exposed to long periods of screen/video time may show more attention lapses; even short breaks or switching contexts are becoming harder.
It’s not just about how many hours, but also how we view — autoplay, short clips, fast cuts all add up.
Simple strategies like limiting continuous viewing, choosing videos more intentionally, and inserting breaks can help protect and rebuild attention.
Want to help kids (or yourself!) stay sharp? 🧠 Let’s talk about balancing video use and attention — much more than “turning off the screen.”
👉 Check out the full article here https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-caregivers/adhd-weekly-viewing-an-endless-stream-of-videos-can-undermine-attention/?ct=t(EMAIL_Weekly_11_17_2022_247_COPY_02)&mc_cid=4bd4382134&mc_eid=3df81afdd7 for more insight and tips.
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