Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says ...

New government research indicates that increased screen time may be linked to poorer vocabulary development in toddlers.

Children aged two with highest screen use can say significantly fewer words, UK government research finds ...

A study links excessive screen time in children to higher body fat and poor metabolic health, highlighting cardiorespiratory ...

Children’s screen time habits are linked to health as adults, a study says. The amount of time that young people spend watching screens -- instead of physical activity like sports, hikes or gardening ...

A new $50 million program to tackle excess screen time for tweens and teens is a good first step, say parents and experts, ...

A report has found that almost all children in England have their own phone by the age of 12 📱 The amount of time that children spend in front of screens is on the rise. A report in 2024 by ...

A new, large-scale study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities reveals how smartphone ownership in childhood may be derailing young people’s mental health. The study included ...

The idea that screen time is the contemporary era's curse, causing a plethora of issues from childhood obesity to mental health issues, has gained popularity. However, there are now strong arguments ...

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 ...