When it comes to screen time and kids, less is more. That’s according to a recent Denmark study led by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson from the University of Southern Denmark. It looked at the effects of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GettyImages/StockPlanets At this point, discussing the relationship kids and teens have with ...

Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on ...

If parents are in the market for a New Year’s resolution this year, plenty of alarmed experts are happy to offer them suggestion — drastically cut back on your kids’ screen time. The alarm isn’t ...

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...

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 ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

If you’re anything like me, managing your kids’ screen time on phones, tablets, computers, game consoles – and even watches – can feel overwhelming. Today, children have a vast digital universe to ...

Navigating screens and children is a relatively new dilemma parents face. As smartphones, tablets and more become increasingly integral to most Americans’ daily lives, many are keen to introduce their ...

Screen time permeates the lives of toddlers and preschoolers. For many young children, their exposure includes both direct viewing, such as watching a TV show, and indirect viewing, such as when media ...