Children and young people are spending more and more time in front of screens starting from an increasingly early age - and studies have yet to establish what exactly that means for their longer term ...

The AAP updates its guidance on kids' screen time, shifting focus to digital ecosystems, the 5 C's, and family media plans.

A 2026 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics goes beyond the typical hour limits to take a more nuanced look at ...

Screen time is always a hot topic among parents. With children and even young babies spending more time in front of screens than ever before, it’s natural to wonder – is all that screen time really ...

In this time of endless entertainment options for children, it’s hard to know what is best when it comes to screen time. Add to that the feelings of guilt and doubt that arise when parents consider ...

Researchers have correlated brain and behavioral changes in kids to increased time on phones and other screen devices.

A healthier, less exhausting, relationship with our phones is achievable without a cold-turkey approach. Incremental changes ...

A generation ago, parents worried about the effects of TV; before that, it was radio. Now, the concern is “screen time,” a catchall term for the amount of time that children, especially preteens and ...

The Brick is a physical and digital device that can block apps on your phone, but does it really work? Five NBC Select staffers put The Brick to the test to find out.

Are your parents addicted to their phone? In this episode of Galaxy Brain, Charlie Warzel explores how technology is affecting an older generation of adults. Instead of a phone-based childhood, Warzel ...

If you are reading this post I am sure that you have been seeing confusing, contradictory and often scary headlines such as the following on what seems like a daily basis: The Sad State of Happiness ...

The powerful, compelling nature of screen time is with us 24/7. For the 70 percent of people who always have their cell phone within arm's reach, this is literally true. It’s hard enough for adults to ...