Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 12, 2025. Click here for that audio. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. For many parents, keeping their child’s ...

Researchers in Ohio led a study looking at hundreds of children’s brains since birth to examine the impact of screen time. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares an inside look at the study and how parents can ...

Though one should try to lessen the time they're spending in front of a screen, it is almost impossible for many. So, in such ...

Many parents worry about how much time their kids spend scrolling on their phones. Meg Oliver asked three New Jersey high ...

With social media becoming a major part of daily life, it’s easy to spend more time online than intended. Whether it’s ...

Click here for the original audio and to read more. Larry Rosen, professor emeritus at California State University Dominguez Hills, joins us to discuss the impact of technology on our brains and his ...

For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The foundation that launched an initiative to reduce the time urban youth spend staring at electronic screens and increase their ...

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...