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TechSmartphones have taken over our lives and free time—but the process began with the phonograph more than 100 years ago
By Gary S. CrossMay 8, 2024
LifeTired of mindlessly scrolling on your phone? Here’s how to stop
By Alexa MikhailMarch 3, 2023
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FamilyScreen time may not be as bad for your kids as previously thought. Here’s how it could actually help cognitive development
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonOctober 19, 2022
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HealthKids are spending more time on devices. Now experts say excessive screen time may lead to early puberty
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 16, 2022
CommentaryStop doomscrolling on social media and read a book
By Padmasree WarriorOctober 25, 2020
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HealthKids Shouldn’t Have Devices at Bedtime or the Dinner Table, Says U.K.
By Lucas LaursenFebruary 7, 2019
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TechWhy Parents Shouldn’t Worry About Their Kid’s Screen Time
By Grace DobushJanuary 4, 2019
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HealthThe NIH Is MRI-ing Kid’s Brains While They Instagram to Study the Effects of Screen Time
By Brittany ShootDecember 11, 2018
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HealthU.S. Children Get Too Much Screen Time and Not Enough Sleep, Study Finds
By Renae ReintsSeptember 27, 2018
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TechKids Under 9 Stare at Screens For More Than 2 Hours Every Day, Survey Finds
By Chris MorrisOctober 19, 2017
Beasts of Balance for Sensible Object November 2016
TechHow High-Tech Toys Are Making Me Rethink Playtime With My Son
By John Patrick PullenDecember 22, 2016
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