Thomas is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Hope College. She researches child and adolescent development funded by The Templeton World Charity Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation ...

As screen media becomes increasingly prevalent in the lives of young children, navigating its multifaceted impact is ...

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted our lives in myriad ways, including the amount of time we spent glued to our devices. Research published in 2021 found that Americans in their early twenties used their ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology's impact on people's lives. Parents are concerned about their children's ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

Doctors share tips for parents amid new research on TV time for young kids. For children under the age of 2, television screen time is associated with sensory differences later in toddlerhood, ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

Discussing how excessive screen time affects your mental health and the importance of spending time alone and away from your screens to recharge. Spending too much time on your screen can affect your ...

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, ...

Emily Cherkin’s daughter started having almost daily headaches more than a year ago at age 12. Cherkin took her daughter to the pediatrician and eye doctor, but the problem persisted. Frustrated and ...

Can a child’s screen time cause attention problems, make ADHD worse, or just make it harder for parents to battle its flashy, fast-paced allure? All of the above, according to some experts and studies ...

What do some kids do when there are no screen time limits? We found out. — -- Becky Worley is a technology correspondent for ABC News and "Good Morning America" who has been covering technology ...