Many parents urge their youngsters to spend less time online. For those based in places where social media access for kids is not banned, here are some strategies to help adults and children alike.

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 ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Our brains are hard-wired to stay awake during daylight hours and fall asleep when it gets dark at night. That’s why screen time - whether it’s a TV, a phone or computer - ...

On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become ...

The aim is balance, not perfection – just small boundaries, used consistently. Microsoft founder Bill Gates said his ...

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, ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...