The COVID-19 pandemic shifted our lives in myriad ways, including the amount of time we spent glued to our devices. Research ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 12, 2025. Click here for that audio. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. For many parents, keeping their child’s ...

The average adult in 2025 now spends upwards of 5.3 hours per day on their smartphone, a 14% increase from just a few years ago. This marked rise in screen time has coincided with a "digital fatigue" ...

According to many sources, most Americans spend more than six hours a day looking at screens — and the numbers are rising. Taking a break from screens is more important than ever. In 2023, the Pew ...

Researchers in Ohio led a study looking at hundreds of children’s brains since birth to examine the impact of screen time. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares an inside look at the study and how parents can ...

Prolonged screen time impacts the eyes and other organs. Constantly sitting and watching screens reduces physical activity in children. This can lead to obesity and heart disease. In today's digital ...

Click here for the original audio and to read more. Larry Rosen, professor emeritus at California State University Dominguez Hills, joins us to discuss the impact of technology on our brains and his ...

Discover expert advice on children's screen time, focusing on quality over quantity and how to foster healthy digital habits. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...