The debate over how much screen time kids should have has been a hot one for decades. But it has grown even hotter in recent years with the widespread use of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other ...

There’s no hard and fast rules for managing kids’ screen time. Here’s what works for parents at The Verge and our readers.

New Pew Research Center data shows how U.S. parents are managing kids’ screen time in 2025, from YouTube and smartphones to ...

Too much screen time can lead to behavior problems in children, sleep issues, obesity, and back and neck problems.

New research reveals that when you post on social media may matter more for your mental health than how much you use it.

The more we live on our phones, the more life requires us to do so; innovations such as QR codes and dual-factor ...

Google Family Link remains one of the best parental control tools for Android, but tech-savvy kids keep finding new ways to ...

One Japanese city has decided to take an innovative approach to improving the health and wellness of its residents. Toyoake, Japan, instituted a two-hour screen limit per day by law. Lawmakers hope ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – How much screen time is too much time for pre-teens and teenagers? A CDC study from 2024 reveals that half of kids between 12 and 17 years old spend four or more hours every day ...

Social media has been shown to negatively impact mental health, attention spans, and political discourse. Despite its drawbacks, many people remain on social media for professional reasons and to ...

The Winston Family Foundation has expanded its "Less Screen. More Green. Challenge" to include all ages. The initiative encourages families to spend 30 minutes outside daily for 30 days to combat ...