Boston.com

Children of military families sign screen time pledge ahead of Fenway softball game

In an effort to build healthy digital habits, a group of military kids took a pledge to cut their screen time by half. A child holds the bat, waiting for the ball April 25. Aura and BlueStar Families ...

Tips for managing your kids’ holiday screen time this year, according to an expert

“My best advice for parents going into this holiday season in order to avoid the common pitfall of increased screen time is to prioritize meaningful interactions and family time with your children,” ...
Los Angeles Times

Too much screen time harms children, experts agree. So why do parents ignore them?

Parents are bombarded with a dizzying list of orders when it comes to screen time and young children: No screens for babies under 18 months. Limit screens to one hour for children under 5. Only ...
CNN

To curb kids’ use of screens, parents may have to cut back on their own

The study, published this month in the journal Pediatric Research, shows that parents’ screen use is associated with increased adolescent screen time – along with problematic social media, video game ...
CNN

Screen time is both a cause and symptom of kids’ bad behavior, according to new research

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 ...
The Economist

Never mind your children’s screen time. Worry about your parents’

Few things delight children, or irritate their minders, as much as screen time. Parents nag their offspring to put down their digital devices and pick up a book or a football. Academics such as ...