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 ...

A 2026 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics goes beyond the typical hour limits to take a more nuanced look at children’s relationships with screens. In addition to updated advice for ...

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 ...

S1: Hey there , San Diego , it's Andrew Bracken in for Jade Heidemann today , a researcher working on the impact technology's having on childhood shares her rules for parenting in the age of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Should parents stress out about screen time? (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) (Photo ...

Trimming down the time we spend on our phones does not require much beyond a built-in tool like Digital Wellbeing and a bit of discipline. You monitor what apps consume most of your time, set ...

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, ...

The Brick is a physical and digital device that can block apps on your phone, but does it really work? Five NBC Select staffers put The Brick to the test to find out.

I tried this screen time-lowering hack for 2 weeks to help decrease the time I spent on my phone. It worked, but with a few frustrations. Share on Pinterest Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images I’m part of the ...

Assess how screen time influences child health and explore practical steps to protect sleep, activity, mood, and learning.

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...