There’s that nagging voice again: “Put the phone away. No, really this time.” But we don’t; 84 percent of Americans say that they are online either several times a day or “almost constantly.” “On your ...

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 ...

Students celebrate at the end of basketball club at Adams Elementary School on Dec. 5, 2025. The Spokane district has ...

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGES Let’s face it: there’s a ton of judgment out there around screen time, kids, and parenting. Many people will ...

Source: Microstock_Growth / EnvatoElements As a neuropsychologist, I frequently have parents inform me that their child prefers to spend all their free time sitting in front of a screen rather than ...

School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons. Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the ...