You ask your child to put the tablet down, and suddenly it’s like you’ve turned off gravity. Tears, tantrums, total meltdown. Neuroscience says this reaction isn’t just “bad behavior.” When kids grow ...

Child experts agree that, like many things, moderation is key. The impact of screen time depends on a number of factors, such as the content your child is consuming, how often they use screens, and ...

A generation ago, parents worried about the effects of TV; before that, it was radio. Now, the concern is “screen time,” a catchall term for the amount of time that children, especially preteens and ...

It’s back-to-school time, and this past summer’s hot weather may have kept you cooped up inside with air conditioning more than usual. That could lead to kids spending more time with electronics and ...

Excessive screen time is usually something people worry about regarding their children. On average, children ranging from 8 to 18 spend an estimated 7 1/2 hours a day watching or using their screens, ...

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 ...

Half of America’s young parents are struggling to bond with their kids, and the culprit is nearly inescapable: screen time.

We live in a digital world. Smartphones, iPads, tablets, computers—it seems as though everyone is plugged in and connected. Nowhere is this more evident than with our children. iGen, the generation ...

When people talk about mental health and technology, the conversation almost always comes back to screen time. Headlines, policy debates, and even bestselling books argue that smartphones and social ...

Is more screen time always bad for adolescents? Parents are often concerned that too much screen time (e.g., time spent looking at social media apps on smartphones, monitors while gaming, or TV while ...

I’m pretty much winging this dad thing, so I’m not someone to take any parenting advice from. But I try not to turn on the TV when I’m playing with my nearly 2-year-old kid because I worry about ...