How Verge readers, and writers, are managing our kids’ screen time

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

Are parents losing the battle over kids’ screen time?

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

Study looks at impact of screen time on school test scores

“When kids are spending more time on screens, they are usually spending less time playing, reading and interacting face-to-face, which can negatively impact their learning and knowledge. Electronic ...

How much screen time is too much? Follow these guidelines for your child to avoid harmful health effects

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

Teens hack school cell phone bans with creative workarounds

As 18 states implement bell-to-bell cell phone bans, creative students use Google Docs, iMessage on MacBooks and Post-It notes to stay connected in class.

Tell us how you’re managing your kids’ screen time.

The Pew Research Center published a study of how parents are managing their kids’ screen time. Which got us wondering: how ...

It's Not Just You: Parents Everywhere Struggle to Set Screen-Time Boundaries

In terms of overall limits on screen time, the Pew survey finds that many parents feel inadequate, with 42% saying they feel ...

All Of The Absolute Best October Prime Day Deals

If you didn’t partake in Amazon Prime Day in July or in Labor Day sales, guess what? You don’t have to wait until Black Friday for more great deals — you can find them right now, because Prime Day is ...