Sweden health agency tells parents to put down phones
Sweden's public health agency on Monday called on parents to put their phones away when spending time with their children.
Jun 1, 2026
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Temporal Concept: Screen Time
Medical news and research articles
From teddies to tablets: Digital devices are being used more often to comfort babies despite guidance
Despite recent government guidelines that parents should avoid screen time for babies under the age of 2, a new global study finds that 1 in 10 babies now regularly fall asleep with a screen. The research exposes the gap ...
May 4, 2026
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Screens can be part of a child's healthy bedtime routine, study shows
Most parents are aware of the current advice to switch off all screens at least an hour before bed. However, a recent study reveals this may not be necessary for every child. The study, from Deakin's Institute for Physical ...
May 3, 2026
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Study finds screen time among children and adolescents has increased over 3 decades—especially after COVID-19
The first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents. Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Excessive screen time signals health risk for young adults
People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited screen time, according to a study ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Our study shows younger siblings spend more time on screens than big sisters and brothers
Where kids are born in a family can be important. But it is not just about who gets more grown-up privileges or parental pressure.
Feb 7, 2026
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Toddlers in England spending two hours on screens a day, doubling recommended screen time
Two-year-olds in England watch television, videos or other digital content for an average of two hours each day, double the daily recommended screen time, new UCL-led research finds.
Jan 12, 2026
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Too much screen time too soon? Study links infant screen exposure to brain changes and teen anxiety
Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age 2 showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years, according to new research by Asst. Prof. ...
Dec 30, 2025
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Screen-free bedtimes boost toddler sleep, new research shows
A world-first randomized controlled trial (RCT) of toddler screen time published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that removing screen time in the hour before bed improves the quality of toddler sleep.
Oct 22, 2024
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More toddler screen time brings more tantrums, study finds
Using tablets as "e-babysitters" for toddlers could lead to more tantrums, which in turn can have harried parents trying to calm a child by handing them a tablet, new research shows.
Aug 12, 2024
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