Media reports are full of panicked headlines about kids’ screen time. Should you worry? Only if you answer yes to these four ...

Adolescents spend an average of 70 minutes of their school days on their phones, new research finds. But parents can help suggest ways kids not use phones at school.

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 ...

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

Screen time has long been a hot topic for parents. Many think that parenting has gotten harder over the years, with technology being a key reason why. Between the rise of AI, the staying power of ...

As the almost-too-catchy theme song to Disney Channel favorite "Phineas and Ferb" goes, there are 104 days (ish) of summer vacation, and the problem is finding a good way to spend them. As schools ...

FROM SOME OF THE STORMS THAT DO HIT. JUST BE AWARE OF THAT. OKAY. GOOD TO KNOW. FROM PHONES TO TABLETS TO TV, KIDS SPEND A LOT OF TIME EACH DAY LOOKING AT SCREENS. NOW KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ...

Too much time using screens can lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties in children—leading to children spending more time glued to their devices, creating a vicious cycle, according to new ...

CHICAGO -- Kids and teens who spend more time on screens and get less sleep may have higher risks for future heart and metabolic problems such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy ...

In 2025, experts are shifting focus from screen time duration to the 'how' and 'why' of digital use, revealing compulsive habits are linked to rising mental and emotional struggles in children.