Allowing very young children to access televisions and other screens could lead to sensory challenges for them later in childhood, according to a new study from Drexel University in Pennsylvania. The ...

Kids’ screen time increased early in the COVID-19 pandemic amid lockdowns and stay-at-home measures. But even after precautions were lifted and people resumed normal activities, it remained higher, ...

Screen time. Just uttering the words can feel akin to pouring gasoline about two inches from a fire, at least in the parenting world. Screen time can have a loaded connotation, and recommendations and ...

JANESVILLE, Wis. — As parents navigate the challenges of ensuring their children get enough rest, a local pediatrician emphasizes that sleep plays a fundamental role in both physical health and brain ...

PEOPLE spoke to pediatrician Barbara Christakis about tips on keeping family screen time in check this winter Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has ...

A recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior discusses the benefits and risks associated with screen time for children. Study: Weighing the risks and benefits of screen time for ...

Screen time is one of the great parenting debates nowadays, as more and more research shows that it may be doing kids more harm than good. But placing limits on screen time is often no small feat — ...

MADISON, Wis. - From smart devices to homework helpers, artificial intelligence is now a part of daily life for kids. While it’s transforming the way children learn, play, and socialize, it’s also ...

It's me. Hi. I'm the problem. It's me. As the parent of a tween and a young teenager, I couldn't help but think of these Taylor Swift lyrics when reading the findings of a new study that looks at the ...

When it comes to kids and screens, we know that not all tech is created equally. There’s a big difference between children plugging in and tuning out on a device with zero parental controls for hours ...