In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzzphrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology's impact on people's lives. Parents are concerned about their children's ...

The average adult in 2025 now spends upwards of 5.3 hours per day on their smartphone, a 14% increase from just a few years ago. This marked rise in screen time has coincided with a "digital fatigue" ...

A new TikTok trend has parents joking about “screen-maxing” their toddlers, a tongue-in-cheek way of pointing out just how much screen time has become part of everyday childhood. The phrase is mostly ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

Ahead of today’s Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing on youth screen time, 17 national education technology, library and nonprofit organizations sent a joint letter to ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

If you’re anything like me, managing your kids’ screen time on phones, tablets, computers, game consoles – and even watches – can feel overwhelming. Today, children have a vast digital universe to ...

Sleep specialists have long warned of the hazards of bringing smartphones into the bedroom. Now, research has confirmed just how damaging that habit can be. The new study, which surveyed more than ...

Not all screen time is created equally. Experts explain why quality matters more than quantity and how parents can rethink their rules for devices. A young child watches cartoons on a laptop at home.

Screens are a part of everyday life for many families, but a new report out today, says they could be restricting our children's opportunities to play. The Raising the Nation Play Commission inquiry ...