For about as long as personal smartphones have been around, there have been enduring concerns about screen time overexposure. Indeed, some of these fears aren't unfounded — studies have shown that ...

Gut check: How worried are you? Very Make a selection to continue In the last year, lawmakers across the United States have debated the impact of technology on children. Government officials have ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology's impact on people's lives. Parents are concerned about their children's ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

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, ...

The average adult in 2025 now spends upwards of 5.3 hours per day on their smartphone, a 14% increase from just a few years ago. This marked rise in screen time has coincided with a "digital fatigue" ...

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 ...

Instagram can be addicting. No surprise there. The app is an endless source of entertainment with specially curated ads to match your preferences. The tricky thing is that it's easy to keep scrolling ...

Losing access to your iPhone’s Screen Time passcode can be a significant inconvenience, especially when it limits your ability to manage app usage, content restrictions, or device settings.

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 ...