Let's be honest: What the experts say is "ideal" for kids' screen time doesn't always match up with real life. Sure, too much screen time can have downsides, but sometimes handing over a tablet is the ...

Recent research published in Development and Psychopathology has revealed that how children use screens may matter more than ...

Geno and Nicolette Sidders used to give their child a phone to help pacify her, but after cutting back on screen time, ...

A new TikTok trend has parents joking about “screen-maxing” their toddlers, a tongue-in-cheek way of pointing out just how much screen time has become part of everyday childhood. The phrase is mostly ...

In a world filled with screens, Dr. David Smith highlights the importance of balancing kids' screen time and promoting healthy habits to prevent social isolation and obesity.

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I’m pretty much winging this dad thing, so I’m not someone to take any parenting advice from. But I try not to turn on the TV when I’m playing with my nearly 2-year-old kid because I worry about ...

Few things delight children, or irritate their minders, as much as screen time. Parents nag their offspring to put down their digital devices and pick up a book or a football. Academics such as ...

The movie is set to release on June 19, 2026, and will include the return of voice actors Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as Woody and Buzz alongside Joan Cusack as Jessie, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog and Tony ...

Phones, tablets and computer screens emit blue light that can disrupt sleep. But do you know why? University of Virginia Dr. Scott Schecter, an expert in sleep disorders, says it’s because the light ...