“GMA” talks to a woman concerned about her teen son’s phone habits. — -- Kids who’re overly attached to their phones, possibly crossing the line into addiction, can be a problem for many families ...

Mumsnet has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smartphone and social media addiction in children.

From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads finally hit the pillow, we’re bombarded with notifications demanding our attention – leading Aussies to admit they often feel distracted and ...

Phone addiction signs are skyrocketing as searches surge 461%. New survey reveals shocking things people would do to keep ...

Are you reading this on your smartphone in between texting your group chat, scanning headlines, responding to your boss on Slack, doing Wordle, and checking the status of your Instagram post to ease ...

(NewsNation) — For many in 2025, as screen time increases, productivity decreases. Smartphones play a key role in everyday life for many around the world; however, this reliance can lead to unhealthy ...

ATLANTA — We have them by our sides night and day. On average, we check our phones 205 times each day. That is once every five minutes. But should we be worried about being addicted? There are ...

A mother is at a loss for how to deal with her teenage daughter’s excessive phone use. She has tried various disciplinary measures to reduce her daughter's screen time, but none have been successful.

"My parents are in town visiting, and I am floored by their smartphone usage. My mom scrolls Facebook for HOURS, and my dad gets entranced by TikTok with the volume on full blast. It’s become so ...

Our brains ping us to use our smartphones more than they ping us back. Most everyone is addicted to something these days. Many of us struggle with addictions that are concealed behind closed doors or ...

Is it really possible to be addicted to your mobile phone? Mental health experts said the answer is yes. There is even a name for it: nomophobia. Ryan Owens of Centerville has an iPhone. "It's become ...

A new study found that one third of respondents would rather give up sex for a week than their cell phone. Putting aside the fact that most people have sex less than once a week anyway, the debate ...