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 ...

Prolonged screen time impacts the eyes and other organs. Constantly sitting and watching screens reduces physical activity in children. This can lead to obesity and heart disease. In today's digital ...

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 ...

Screen time is always a hot topic among parents. With children and even young babies spending more time in front of screens than ever before, it’s natural to wonder – is all that screen time really ...

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...

High levels of total screen time in young Canadian children are associated with lower reading and math test scores in elementary school, new research suggested. Screen behavior patterns are ...

All of us use screens, so it’s important to guide kids, teens and young adults to healthy screen use in a way that grows with them. More time using electronic devices or watching TV among children and ...

“That’s enough screen time for today,” you tell your kid, urging them to turn off the video-game console or iPad. As for what they should do instead, you are not quite sure. And what about you? If ...