(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Horacio de la Iglesia, University of Washington (THE CONVERSATION) With the school ...

Kids are spending more time on screens than ever. Experts say their screen time is hurting their mental health. Smartphones have been around since 2007, meaning this year’s high school seniors have ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

Ask a parent today what they worry about, and many will mention screen time. Teens can’t put down their phones, TikTok becomes pervasive by sixth grade, and is my kid really doing homework on their ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice.

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 ...

Sleep is often treated as a luxury, and those who wake up late are sometimes viewed as lazy.  Meanwhile, there is pride in sleeping just a few hours a night, as if it reflects discipline or commitment ...