It's embarrassingly simple, which is probably why it works.

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 ...

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...

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 ...

Half of America’s young parents are struggling to bond with their kids, and the culprit is nearly inescapable: screen time. The poll of 2,000 U.S. millennial and Gen Z parents found 42% of them feel ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Excess daily screen time may negatively impact cardiometabolic risk, particularly lipids, waist circumference ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how parents of kids ages 12 and younger approach their children’s technology use and screen time. For this analysis, we surveyed 3,054 parents ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...