For the first time in modern history, experts told a U.S. Senate committee that children may not be getting smarter than the ...

While the pediatric group previously recommended two hours or less of screen time a day, a decade later, the American Academy ...

Limiting screen time isn't enough anymore. Here's what the latest research says kids actually need, and why most schools aren't providing it.

New research published in the journal Developmental Science provides evidence that the amount of time toddlers spend watching ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grouping all digital activities together misses how different types of screen use affect people, a Penn State researcher writes.

While time limits are no longer AAP’s standard when it comes to screens, it still recommends children 18 months and younger ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzzphrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s ...

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Less screen time means less bad behavior. In as little as two weeks, parents could see significant improvements in their child’s mental health and behavior by reducing children’s leisure screen time ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With kids back in school, many are spending more time on iPads and laptops to get their homework done. But as parents, we know that extra screen time can add up fast. Robinson says ...

Many parents urge their youngsters to spend less time online. For those based in places where social media access for kids is not banned, here are some strategies to help adults and children alike.

SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an ...