Explore the effects of screen time on children with insights into balancing digital exposure and developmental needs. Learn ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. As families enter Screen-Free Week (May 5–11), a growing ...

Healthy habits you’ve been sold that aren’t actually good for youNever mind the fact that the phones are robbing us of hours ...

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 ...

Emily Cherkin’s daughter started having almost daily headaches more than a year ago at age 12. Cherkin took her daughter to the pediatrician and eye doctor, but the problem persisted. Frustrated and ...

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 ...

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Additionally, about 75 percent of kids ages 9 to 12 play the online game Roblox, where they can interact with friends and internet strangers. However, most of the children said they aren’t allowed to ...

Note to readers • This is part of a collaborative project between The Salt Lake Tribune and the Highland High School Rambler. Read more about these young Utahns’ experiences and perspectives here. In ...

The powerful, compelling nature of screen time is with us 24/7. For the 70 percent of people who always have their cell phone within arm's reach, this is literally true. It’s hard enough for adults to ...