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Smartphones have taken over our lives and free time—but the process began with the phonograph more than 100 years ago
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Smartphones 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
Tired of mindlessly scrolling on your phone? Here’s how to stop
Life
Tired of mindlessly scrolling on your phone? Here’s how to stop
By Alexa MikhailMarch 3, 2023
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Family
Screen 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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Health
Kids are spending more time on devices. Now experts say excessive screen time may lead to early puberty
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 16, 2022
Stop doomscrolling on social media and read a book
Commentary
Stop doomscrolling on social media and read a book
By Padmasree WarriorOctober 25, 2020
Girls leaning on wall texting on cell phones
Health
Kids Shouldn’t Have Devices at Bedtime or the Dinner Table, Says U.K.
By Lucas LaursenFebruary 7, 2019
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Tech
Why Parents Shouldn’t Worry About Their Kid’s Screen Time
By Grace DobushJanuary 4, 2019
Low angle view of boy looking at digital tablet while lying with sisters using mobile phone on bed at home
Health
The 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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Health
U.S. Children Get Too Much Screen Time and Not Enough Sleep, Study Finds
By Renae ReintsSeptember 27, 2018
Children Using Smartphones
Tech
Kids Under 9 Stare at Screens For More Than 2 Hours Every Day, Survey Finds
By Chris MorrisOctober 19, 2017
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Tech
How High-Tech Toys Are Making Me Rethink Playtime With My Son
By John Patrick PullenDecember 22, 2016
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