HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned about children’s screen time in an advisory released Wednesday, ...
WBIW

Houchin, Deluzio introduce Bipartisan Bill to study screen time and youth development

Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Screen-time ...
Observer-Reporter

Is too much screen time hurting kids’ development?

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 ...
EurekAlert!

Higher screen time linked to ADHD symptoms and altered brain development

This study found evidence that children with higher screen time exhibit measurable differences in the volume and thickness of several key brain areas. The digital age has fundamentally reshaped ...
Psychology Today

Screen Time's Dangers: From Brain Development to Heart Health

A toddler plays with an iPad as her mother pushes her in a stroller. The child ignores her surroundings, mesmerized by the device. A preteen plays Fortnite with his online friends. Most of these ...

Screen Time Reality: Why So Many Parents Rely on Screens, And How To Use Them Wisely

Stop feeling guilty about screen time. Here's how to use it as a parenting tool - not a crutch - without harming your kid's sleep, mood, or development.