Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

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 ...

“That’s enough screen time for today,” you tell your kid, urging them to turn off the video-game console or iPad. As for what they should do instead, you are not quite sure. And what about you? If ...

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 ...

AMES, Iowa – Parents may not always see it, but efforts to limit their children’s screen time can make a difference. A new study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found children get more sleep, do better ...

From captivating kids’ shows on tablets to educational games on smartphones, screens offer a seemingly endless source of entertainment and information. While these technologies hold immense potential, ...

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 ...

A new study linked each extra hour of daily screen time to a 21 percent greater risk of developing nearsightedness. Limiting screen time to less than one hour daily may help prevent vision problems, a ...