As governments worldwide weigh how to help young people develop and define what constitutes excessive screen use, experts look at the impact of the growing amount of time kids spend on devices.

Pretty much any parent with a smartphone and a data plan has read the World Health Organization’s latest recommendations around kids and screen time: No screen time for kids younger than 1, with an ...

According to new research, “technoference” is real. Toddlers who are exposed to more screen time have fewer conversations with their parents or caregivers by an array of measures. They say less, hear ...

I'll admit that the first time I Googled "screen time for toddlers," I was attempting to assuage my own guilt about the amount of time my daughter was beginning to spend watching nursery rhymes. Every ...

A new study of nearly 300,000 kids says that screen time can “contribute to socioemotional problems” Getty A comprehensive study of nearly 300,000 kids has linked increased screen time with ...

Even by conservative estimates, the average American spends over 6 hours per day staring at a screen. That’s a lot of time. What does the scientific research say about it? Is it good or bad for us?

Tracking screen time is like counting calories: It is partially accurate but misleading. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics provide time-based guidelines for screens ...

Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel have written a book covering these issues. Michael Nagel does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...

Rinanda Shaleha does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Some ways you can reduce screen time include using greyscale, turning off notifications, and engaging intentionally with content. Screen time is not inherently bad. However, too much screen time can ...

Experts and media warn against the dangers of screen time for kids and adults alike — but how worried should parents be, really? We spoke to tech experts, pediatricians and advocates to get smart ...