Children from the age of 8 to 18 spend roughly 7½ hours per day watching a screen, according to the American Academy of Child ...

Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid ...

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One thing I often wonder when I see my kids spend time watching videos on their tablets or online gaming on their consoles is what is it doing to their young brains? Who better to talk this over with ...

A recent study suggests that early smartphone use is linked to negative effects on children’s brain development, attention, ...

Sleep is vital for children's brain development. Parents should avoid screen time before bed. Consistent bedtimes are ...

At 9 years old, those same kids were tested again. The results showed clear patterns: the more screen time in infancy, the ...

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 ...

Experts say the online world can be helpful but also harmful, especially for a child’s development. Now that kids are back in ...