Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age 2 showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years, according to ...

Parents are bombarded with a dizzying list of orders when it comes to screen time and young children: No screens for babies under 18 months. Limit screens to one hour for children under 5. Only ...

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 ...

In this time of endless entertainment options for children, it’s hard to know what is best when it comes to screen time. Add to that the feelings of guilt and doubt that arise when parents consider ...

From captivating kids’ shows on tablets to educational games on smartphones, screens offer a seemingly endless source of entertainment and information. While these technologies hold immense potential, ...

Children who spend four or more hours daily on screens are nearly twice as likely to struggle with emotional and behavioral problems. This finding comes from major research analyzing nearly 300,000 ...

Screen time affects children most if it is active and in bed, rather than just before bed, a recent study has suggested. Scientists at the University of Otago in New Zealand tracked the screen time ...

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 ...

Robin Nabi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

As we kick off the start of summer, we’re blessed with more unstructured time with our kids and grandkids. When school is out and routines loosen, screens often become an easy fallback, sometimes just ...

Most people today can probably remember their parents pulling the plug on their childhood gaming systems with firm directions to go outside and play. But instead of fighting technology, Fitbit's Ace ...