The phrase "screen time" doesn't necessarily evoke positive connotations. In fact, warnings about screen time abound, with parents urged to keep kids of all ages off devices and health advocates even ...

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 new study is raising concerns about how adults’ screen time could be impacting children’s mental health. Dr. Erica Lee, a child psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital, answers questions. A new ...

It’s back-to-school time, and this past summer’s hot weather may have kept you cooped up inside with air conditioning more than usual. That could lead to kids spending more time with electronics and ...

She continued, “Try to plan some time, whether it be a special event or a night at home on the couch where you are ...

The holidays mean school breaks, and school breaks often mean a lot of screen time. Here, a local pediatrician offers tips on ...

Screen time rewires your child’s brain. Here’s what you can do about it - Scans show screen time can change the brain’s ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – How much screen time is too much time for pre-teens and teenagers? A CDC study from 2024 reveals that half of kids between 12 and 17 years old spend four or more hours every day ...

From captivating kids’ shows on tablets to educational games on smartphones, screens offer a seemingly endless source of entertainment and information. While these technologies hold immense potential, ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...