It’s a story all too familiar to parents today: attempting to cut back on a child’s screen time leads to major meltdowns, tantrums, and power struggles. That’s exactly why this simple strategy is ...

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

In a world filled with screens, Dr. David Smith highlights the importance of balancing kids' screen time and promoting ...

Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on the physical health of children and teens, according to new research. Published in the Journal of the American Heart ...

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 ...

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 ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. As a mom, my news feed is flooded with cautionary tales about all the ways technology will ruin my kids—and all the ways I must protect them. Social-media bans.

The idea that screen time is the contemporary era's curse, causing a plethora of issues from childhood obesity to mental health issues, has gained popularity. However, there are now strong arguments ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...