Christakis delved into some of the potential harmful effects of too much screen time on children and teens The health expert also reminded parents to give themselves “grace” during this often ...

It’s easy to let summer screen time get out of hand. Screen Smartz hopes families think of balance rather than perfection.

As school winds down and summer approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for battles managing summer screen time. Summer days are unstructured compared to those during the school year and in ...

Screens are everywhere in children's lives. They use them at school and at home. They see screens used by their parents as they work on laptops, use phones to arrange playdates or look up outings or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting involved when your kids are watching digital media can make it an educational experience, rather than just entertainment.

In the current digital era, kids are increasingly exposed to screens, including televisions, smartphones, tablets, and computers. Early exposure to these devices can significantly affect their ...

Experts say communication, outdoor activities, creating structure and even setting limits are ways to help manage screen time.

Screen time is a classic double-edged sword, brimming with potential and pitfalls. And while our digital devices have many useful purposes, more studies show that excessive screentime can jeopardize a ...

AS PART OF THE HEADS-UP SERIES. IT’S REALLY LIKE, NOT LIKE, OKAY TO BE ON OUR PHONES A LOT. IT TAKES A LOT OF OUR TIME AND ENERGY. HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN MADISON ROMANO SAYS SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BRING A LOT ...

PEOPLE spoke to pediatrician Barbara Christakis about tips on keeping family screen time in check this winter Getty PEOPLE spoke to pediatrician Barbara Christakis about tips for managing screen time ...

As families settle into winter break — complete with travel days, school vacations and long stretches of unstructured time — many parents find themselves grappling with the same challenge: how to ...