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 ...

The guidance was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Whether it’s a tablet, TV or smartphone – getting kids away from their screens can be tough. But now that they’re back in school, it’s more important than ever to set screen time limits. “We want to ...

TikTok is adding new tools intended to encourage healthier use of the social media app, including rewards for staying within daily screen time limits and avoiding late-night scrolling. The company ...

YouTube offers a Shorts feed limit feature that helps users manage how much time they spend scrolling short-form videos. This setting is useful for mindful viewing and is available directly within the ...

Use these settings to take back control over your screen time. We'll walk through how to take advantage of the digital wellness settings on Apple and Android devices, including how to set up app ...

Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you're ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, ...

If you're looking to chop your YouTube Shorts time, there's a way to curb your doomscrolling. On Oct. 22, YouTube announced a new setting for Shorts which lets you set a daily viewing limit. Only ...

Remember when it felt like every parenting book insisted on strict screen time rules? Lately, though, it seems like many families are rethinking those boundaries. Life with kids and technology just ...

The powerful, compelling nature of screen time is with us 24/7. For the 70 percent of people who always have their cell phone within arm's reach, this is literally true. It’s hard enough for adults to ...