I always thought I would be strict about screen time as a parent. Then I had kids. Despite some initial rules, my busy workload led to increased screen usage for my kids. I realized I needed to ...

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

Ask a parent today what they worry about, and many will mention screen time. Teens can’t put down their phones, TikTok becomes pervasive by sixth grade, and is my kid really doing homework on their ...

A 2026 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics goes beyond the typical hour limits to take a more nuanced look at children’s relationships with screens. In addition to updated advice for ...

Kids who spend too much time watching TV or playing video games could face an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of London and the University of Glasgow.

Parental controls have been a major focus in January 2026, and YouTube is the latest platform to step in with new safety-focused updates. With YouTube Shorts evolving into a core product, kids are ...

Many parents say their kids spend too much time on screens, especially on smartphones and video games. Parents of 11- to 12-year-olds are the most likely to express concern about screen time. Parents ...

Modern parenting poses unique challenges that parents from previous generations did not need to confront. Among the more challenging hurdles parents must clear involves managing kids' screen time, ...

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