As governments worldwide weigh how to help young people develop and define what constitutes excessive screen use, experts look at the impact of the growing amount of time kids spend on devices.

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

Children who spent a lot of time on screens before the age of two showed changes in brain development that were later linked ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how parents of kids ages 12 and younger approach their children’s technology use and screen time. For this analysis, we surveyed 3,054 parents ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – How much screen time is too much time for pre-teens and teenagers? A CDC study from 2024 reveals that half of kids between 12 and 17 years old spend four or more hours every day ...

About one-third of children entering preschool in 2025 didn’t know how to handle a book properly, with some trying to swipe ...

These days, just about everything is on a screen. Your children likely spend a lot of time using screens, whether it’s at school or home. As a parent, you must keep an eye on the trends in your house.

In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.