Does screen time mean children are missing out on play?
In Toy Story 5, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang are up against a new challenge: Bonnie's tablet. Even Rex, the toy dinosaur, is worried about going extinct again.
Jun 17, 2026
0
3
Human Activities: News and Research on Screen Time
MeSH tree: I03.723
Screen time, BMI, and mental health may be linked to sleep quality in Chinese adolescents
A teen's mental health, as well as their body mass index (BMI) and screen time, is significantly associated with sleep quality, according to a new paper published in PLOS One by Jianying Li of Shanxi University in China and ...
Jun 17, 2026
0
2
Worried about your child's sleep? Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit iPads before bed
Sleep can be one of the trickiest things for families with little kids. It's not just important for parental sanity or a child's grumpiness the next day.
Jun 15, 2026
0
3
Moderate screen time in first 3 days after concussion linked to teens' faster recovery
Moderate screen time in the first three days after concussion is linked to faster recovery, with an average 141 minutes of daily use speeding symptom resolution by 35%, according to a study of 80 concussed teens published ...
Jun 9, 2026
0
4
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
0
3
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
0
3
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
0
7
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
0
17
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
0
6
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
0
6
