It is no secret that use of smartphones and computers by teens at night takes away time they could be sleeping. Devices also suppress melatonin, making it harder to go to sleep.

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There’s so much talk about screen time for children, but some screen time is more valuable than other screen time. Study after study shows that the more parents are involved in young children ...

Doomscrolling before bed? A new study shows that an hour of nightly screen time raises your insomnia risk by 59 percent.

A recent CDC study found lots of screen time is linked to depression. “There are some more specific guidelines that I’m sure parents would appreciate,” said Dr. Michelle Reising, assistant ...

Children's screen time has soared during lockdown. Given the circumstances over the past few years, it’s understandable that fatigue may set in and parents might have allowed their little ones ...

From learning new words to building relationships with grandparents, there can be benefits to your child’s screen time. TVs, phones and tablets are part of all our lives, including our children’s.