Many parents urge their youngsters to spend less time online. For those based in places where social media access for kids is not banned, here are some strategies to help adults and children alike.

An estimated 60 to 70% of computer users suffer from eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. It results from prolonged use of screens on computers and digital devices. KERA’s Sam Baker talks about ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Our brains are hard-wired to stay awake during daylight hours and fall asleep when it gets dark at night. That’s why screen time - whether it’s a TV, a phone or computer - ...

It’s a familiar scene in many households and even in public these days—kids glued to their tablets, phones, or gaming consoles, headphones on, brains off. Technology can be educational and ...

A bill that would limit how much screen time young children get at school is one of several to pass the House Common Education Committee.

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 ...

A few small screen habits can protect eye comfort more than people expect.

On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become ...

AMES, Iowa – Parents may not always see it, but efforts to limit their children’s screen time can make a difference. A new study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found children get more sleep, do better ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Most kids are just settling into summer vacation and parents may already find it difficult to pry devices out of their child’s hands. According to the CDC, children and teens ...

A new study linked each extra hour of daily screen time to a 21 percent greater risk of developing nearsightedness. Limiting screen time to less than one hour daily may help prevent vision problems, a ...

Too much time in front of devices could affect kids' physical health. These days, screen time seems to be all the time. The digital age has allowed children and adults alike nonstop stimulation in an ...