A therapist shares how parents can set screen time limits, strengthen connections and support kids' mental health.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With kids back in school, many are spending more time on iPads and laptops to get their homework done. But as parents, we know that extra screen time can add up fast. Robinson says ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how parents of kids ages 12 and younger approach their children’s technology use and screen time. For this analysis, we surveyed 3,054 parents ...

Watch or use screens together. It's advised to talk about what you are watching, asking questions and engaging with the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Screens are ubiquitous in today’s world, and concerns about how they affect kids are mounting. Last month, Australia banned social media use for kids under 16, with some European countries poised to ...

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

Ask a parent today what they worry about, and many will mention screen time. Teens can’t put down their phones, TikTok becomes pervasive by sixth grade, and is my kid really doing homework on their ...

New government guidance suggests avoiding fast-paced children's content and sharing screen time where possible.

There are no hard and fast rules. We’re all just doing the best that we can. There are no hard and fast rules. We’re all just doing the best that we can. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 ...