2+ hour, 11+ min ago   (467+ words) Do parents think children's mental health is getting worse? According to a national poll from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, 83% say yes, and increased screen time can play a major role in a child's mental wellbeing. Thankfully, there's hope, and expert…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (434+ words) Recent research shows that American teens spend an average of 70 minutes on their phones while at school. That time is "literally during the school day when children and adolescents should be in classes," said Dr. Jason Nagata, lead author of…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (516+ words) Another study once again sounds the alarm about the negative health effects of giving children smartphones too early. The study by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that phone ownership before the teenage years could be linked to worse sleep,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (444+ words) Phone bans in schools have helped children eliminate screen time and improve the overall learning environment, so the Wall Street Journal wonders why more schools aren't jumping on the trend. "For most schools in the US in states that adopted…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (535+ words) Pastor Josh Howerton says his job as a father is to be "watchful" and protect kids from harmful media content." "Your job as a parent, very frankly'is to calibrate the consciences of your kids so that things that are good,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (434+ words) A new study found that social media is causing kids" attention to drop. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the Oregon Health & Science University in the US surveyed over 8,000 kids from age 10 until they were 14. Based on their…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (436+ words) Experts warn parents against the damage social media can do to young people's brains, from affecting memory to creating anxiety issues." "One large study of preteens found that those who spent more time on platforms had lower scores on reading…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (345+ words) Editor's note: As we reflect on the highs and lows of 2025, we're revisiting our most popular stories on Movieguide.org. By and large, these stories show that the world craves hope. We can't wait to share all the uplifting headlines…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (264+ words) After a health scare two years ago, dancer Hayley Erbert couldn't be more grateful for upcoming birth of her first child. In December 2023, she was diagnosed with a "cranial hematoma and underwent an emergency craniectomy," PEOPLE reported. Related: Derek Hough…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (444+ words) Most children struggle with self-control when it comes to screen time, as do adults, but parents can try a few guidelines to gently help curb their constant device usage. A recent global study by The Marketing Heaven found that the…...