Screen time for kids directly connects to slower decision-making in kids and increased anxiety by the teenage years.

Never harm a praying mantis, you could get in big trouble.” But is that really the law… or just playground mythology?

A new report has found that nine in 10 parents argue with their kids over technology use — half said the topic comes up at least weekly. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of kids aged 8 to 17 revealed a ...

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 ...

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PEOPLE spoke to pediatrician Barbara Christakis about tips on keeping family screen time in check this winter Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has ...

Christakis delved into some of the potential harmful effects of too much screen time on children and teens The health expert also reminded parents to give themselves “grace” during this often ...

There's seemingly no end to the number of screens appearing before our eyes. This holiday season, families across the country are preparing to spend quality time together -- as long as they can ...

This holiday season, families across the country are preparing to spend quality time together -- as long as they can overcome the distractions. From tablets and phones to video games and computers, ...

Nobody’s perfect. But a massive new study out of Japan just gave us more reason to think about the examples we give our kids and whether all that extra screen time costs them more than we realize.

What’s happened? Parents are spending serious money to fix their kids’ screen habits, turning to everything from one-on-one screen-time coaches to full-blown digital detox camps. These services are ...

ATLANTA — Parents who struggle daily with their kids’ screen time say the upcoming holiday season could prove stressful amid transparency and content concerns. School breaks bring up several ...