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 ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines for screentime. Rather than setting specific limits, there’s now a bigger emphasis on promoting educational content and prioritizing family ...

Co-viewing — watching media together as a family — can transform passive screen time into an opportunity for bonding, learning, and emotional growth. Research shows that when parents engage with ...

Family screen time doesn’t have to be a guilt trip—it can be a bonding opportunity when approached with intention. By curating age-appropriate shows, setting clear boundaries, and using parental ...

DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Phones, tablets, and computers; all screens that are part of daily life for kids of all ages. But unregulated screen time can have negative behavioral and mental ...

Getting the family to unplug feels like trying to herd cats. Specifically, cats that are glued to tiny, glowing rectangles of infinite cat videos. Every parent knows the struggle of competing with the ...

Part 2 of a two-part series on the challenges of screen time and technology advances; Part 1 looked at the parenting challenges of managing technology and AI for kids With headlines constantly warning ...

PEOPLE spoke to pediatrician Barbara Christakis about tips on keeping family screen time in check this winter Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has ...