As the mom of two sons, ages 4 and 11, I can attest to the challenge of keeping children off screens. With my older one, I was able to hold off until 2 years old, eventually letting him watch ...

Screens have taken over our lives, with thumbs doomscrolling marathons' worth of distance. This habit of landing on social media the moment you unlock the phone has become second nature, like a muscle ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 12, 2025. Click here for that audio. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. For many parents, keeping their child’s ...

A while back, I noticed that my screen time on my Android phone was high. Too high. I didn’t even realize how much time I spent using my phone until I checked the numbers. The problem I had was that I ...

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, ...

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 ...

In the digital era, parenting is not about controlling screens but building trust. A psychiatrist suggests a guidebook for ...

"I know what addiction looks like from the inside. I know how it convinces you that you're in control when you're not." ...

A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.