Heading to a protest or crossing a border? Your iPhone’s Face ID—which is normally a boon with Stolen Device Protection—could become a liability. Learn when to disable biometrics and what other steps ...

There is no magic number when it comes to kids and screen time. No answer for what hour limits will ensure children have a healthy relationship with media. No single parental control that will create ...

Objectives To estimate the prevalence of sleep problems among children aged 2–5 years residing in South India, assess its association with screen time and identify a predictive screen time threshold.

The National Problem Gambling Helpline has a new number. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced that you can now call 1-800-MY-RESET to reach the 24/7 nationwide support service for ...

We held out for 3½ years. But disaster loomed: a long-distance trip with dozens of hours in cramped vehicles and no way out. So we discarded all the advice heaped on parents about the dangers of ...

The newly released guidance refers to a “digital ecosystem” and warns a child’s outcome isn’t just about hours — it’s about what they’re watching, how it’s designed and what’s in the content. Most ...

The UK government is preparing its first under-5 screen time guidance for parents of young children, due in April, after raising concerns that heavy daily screen use can blunt toddlers’ language ...

The first time my daughter got sucked into screens for more than a few minutes, we were on a JetBlue flight coming home from vacation. She was about 3, I think, binge-watching cartoons. Small issue: ...

Along the bell curve of self-control, I sit somewhere in that far left quadrant. When attempting to change my own behavior, I’m a notoriously lenient boss, always willing to cut myself a little slack.

Summary: New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence.

A friend of mine had just traveled across the country to see his family when he texted me, deeply concerned. The chaos of holiday travel is always a drag, but usually, it was offset by getting a break ...