One common explanation for why children spend so much of their free time on screens goes like this: Smartphones and social-media platforms are addicting them. Kids stare at their devices and socialize ...

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 ...

There's seemingly no end to the number of screens appearing before our eyes. This holiday season, families across the country are preparing to spend quality time together -- as long as they can ...

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From educational apps to pre-dinner YouTube binges, screen time has become deeply ingrained in family life. But this increasing reliance on digital devices raises a crucial question: how is it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo by Melpomene on Deposit Photos No matter how carefully you craft the rules for your child’s media consumption, cutoffs can ...