Psychiatrists and researchers warn excessive digital use among children is a serious mental health concern, citing effects on behavior, sleep, and emotional development. Experts describe screen ...

FROM SOME OF THE STORMS THAT DO HIT. JUST BE AWARE OF THAT. OKAY. GOOD TO KNOW. FROM PHONES TO TABLETS TO TV, KIDS SPEND A LOT OF TIME EACH DAY LOOKING AT SCREENS. NOW KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ...

"Just five more minutes." Every parent has heard this at least a hundred times. It starts small. One more Youtube video, one ...

Parents face numerous challenges when raising children, but few topics prove as daunting as discussing addiction. Recent research has revealed that maintaining open dialogue about substance abuse not ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. A new study finds that addiction to ...

Kids today are addicted to gaming. Recently there are many games which have gained popularity and kids and even young adults are hooked to these games. Games on mobile phones or video games can never ...

AI addiction is on the rise as more teens rely on chatbots for companionship and support. These tools are built to keep kids engaged, which can make it harder for them to disconnect and manage their ...

The lawsuits target the developers of video games like Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto and Fortnite, as well as the consoles and other devices used to play the games. The complaints, most brought by ...

One of the most common complaints of parents in my practice is that their children are “addicted” to screens. According to Common Sense Media (Rideout & Robb, 2019), about two-thirds of parents of ...

The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.