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 ...

Despite warnings from early childhood experts against too much screen time, schools' reliance on educational technology for grade levels as low as transitional kindergarten has grown — and frustrated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grouping all digital activities together misses how different types of screen use affect people, a Penn State researcher writes.

Part 2 of a two-part series on the challenges of screen time and technology advances; Part 1 looked at the parenting challenges of managing technology and AI for kids With headlines constantly warning ...

Mounting evidence shows that excessive computer use can harm children, so parents are cutting back at home. Now, the debate has shifted to the classroom.

Few parenting topics spark debate as quickly as screen time. From tablets and smartphones to laptops and smart TVs, screens are now woven into everyday life. While many parents try to limit how much ...

Last fall, I was contacted by a reader who was so concerned about the pervasive use of screens in their young child’s classroom, they had pulled their child out of their local school district. The ...

It's nearly impossible to imagine life without digital devices in today's day and age. From smartphones to laptops, screens are integral to how we work, play, and communicate. But as our digital lives ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzzphrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s ...

The bill would establish a 17-member technology task force made up of teachers, principals, eye doctors, and child development experts.

As we rethink screen time in our schools, our guiding question should be simple. What actually helps kids learn best?

After about a month of using the Break Timer extension, I noticed fewer headaches and less eye strain. Sitting frozen at a ...