Screen time has replaced chores as the #1 family fight. 9 in 10 parents battle kids over screens weekly, despite strict rules.

A study found that excessive screen time is associated with increased manic symptoms in adolescents, especially with social media and video games. The research suggests that instant gratification from ...

Children who spend four or more hours daily on screens are nearly twice as likely to struggle with emotional and behavioral problems. This finding comes from major research analyzing nearly 300,000 ...

The study looked at nearly 300,000 children around the world. A major international study looking at nearly 300,000 children has revealed a two-way link between the amount of time kids spend on ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an ...

Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves. By Ellen Barry As ...

Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors – including playing video games, reading for leisure or spending a lot of time distracted by screens – have a higher ...

S1: I'm Andrew Bracken and this is Screen Time , featuring conversations about technology and kids in today's digital age. Like so many other parents , I have real questions about screen time and its ...

Research finds higher screen time from childhood leads to more stress and depression in teens, while physical activity helps protect mental well-being. Study: Childhood Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental ...

Experts recommend parents engage with their kids about their online activities. For today's youth, taking a selfie is like second nature. But their connections with social media may be skewing their ...