Many parents are familiar with the phenomenon: instead of heading to the park together as agreed, children would prefer to ...

Track how long you and your kids are staring at screens This article explains how to enable Digital Wellbeing & parental controls on Android 10 and up. It also outlines how to set app timers, Sleep ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 12, 2025. Click here for that audio. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. For many parents, keeping their child’s ...

If you use your phone less, you’ll end up with more free time. Much of this will be in small chunks, such as when you’re ...

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 ...

Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you're ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. As families enter Screen-Free Week (May 5–11), a growing ...

If it feels like your attention span is shrinking, the data says you are likely right. But small changes can help you fight ...