Instead of fretting about the amount of time children spend scrolling TikTok or playing video games, parents should worry more about whether their kids seem addicted to their screens. That's the ...

This study found that screen time actually accelerated maturation of visual and cognitive control networks. That might seem ...

New research shows that kids who spent progressively more time on social media developed “inattention symptoms” ...

New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence.

Experts say early and excessive use of screens may fuel emotional struggles and behavioral problems in children. Learn about preventative measures and the need for thoughtful screen use at a young age ...

It starts off small. Maybe you promise an extra 15 minutes of tablet time if your kid finishes their veggies. Or you hold the TV remote hostage until all the toys are picked up. Before long, screen ...

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 ...

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 ...

A growing body of research is raising alarms about screen use among young children, especially those under age 5. A recent meta-analysis found that three in four children younger than 2 are being ...