The Senate Judiciary Committee recently convened for a hearing on Children’s Safety in the Digital Era to discuss the mounting risks that today’s children face online. Topics covered in the hearing ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology's impact on people's lives. Parents are concerned about their children's ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

While prolonged use of smartphones is considered a problem, it is more important to gauge activity patterns than the number of hours spent on them. Usage is a more precise indicator to judge how your ...

If you want to limit your screen time or stop doomscrolling, both Apple and Google have digital well-being features to help you disconnect. Newer generations of software, iOS 26 and Android 16, have ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how parents of kids ages 12 and younger approach their children’s technology use and screen time. For this analysis, we surveyed 3,054 parents ...

We all know the dangers of too much screen time by now — disrupted sleep, increased depression and anxiety, and an attention span that is basically non-existent, to name a few. But how do you know ...

Andrew Bracken, a journalist at KPBS, on how how his experiences as a parent with technology led to a new podcast. Technology is shaping our lives, whether we like it or not. And for parents, managing ...

As 2025 draws to a close, a viral TikTok video has sparked a digital reckoning among many young viewers: just how many days a year did you spend behind screens? The question—once relegated to wellness ...