If your children do not need specific guidelines to use their phones, tablets, and computers in a safe and healthy way, then I recommend setting as few rules as possible. Imposing restrictions may ...

Do you want to set the Time automatically on your Windows 11/10 computer but don’t know how? By enabling the automatic Time synchronization feature, your computer will regularly connect to an internet ...

No matter how hard we may try to resist it, at some point our kids will get their hands on a tablet and then a smartphone. The best thing parents can do is to be prepared for this stage—and have open ...

In this day and age, screens are everywhere and kids are constantly surrounded by screens. They are at home, in schools and in nurseries, so children grow up with them as an everyday part of life.

Keeping your kids safe online might seem scary, but it's simple with Mac. Learn how to set up parental controls for your child's Mac in macOS Sequoia. Raising kids today can be tough, especially when ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

Screen time is a hot topic among parents. With children spending more time in front of screens than ever before, it’s natural to wonder – is all that screen time really bad for them? Six in ten ...

Some ways you can reduce screen time include using greyscale, turning off notifications, and engaging intentionally with content. Screen time is not inherently bad. However, too much screen time can ...

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 ...

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 ...