Kids today are growing up in a world where screens, apps and social platforms are part of everyday life. From homework to gaming to group chats, their digital lives can move faster than parents can ...

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 ...

In today's digital landscape, safeguarding children's online experiences is paramount. With threats such as cyberbullying and ...

The guidance was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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YORK, Pa. — A new survey from Ipsos on behalf of the Kids Mental Health Foundations shows that privacy and safety top the list of parental concerns about kids' screen time. So how can you manage your ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Children tend to think of the holidays in terms of freedom. Freedom from the structure of bedtimes, practices, school and homework. Freedom to do what they want to do ...

Screen time permeates the lives of toddlers and preschoolers. For many young children, their exposure includes both direct viewing, such as watching a TV show, and indirect viewing, such as when media ...

As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest ...

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 ...

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