Screen time has quickly become integrated into everyday family life, whether it’s a few YouTube videos before dinner or a learning app that promises brain-boosting results. But how is this ...

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Dubai counselor Ms. Fariha Khan highlights how excessive screen use impacts children’s brain development, focus, emotions, ...

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July 8, 2025 – You’ve set limits on screen time, taken your kid’s iPad away, maybe even tried a digital “fast” – but these may not be the most effective ways to manage the impact of screens on your ...

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Parents spend approximately 96 hours fighting with their kids over screen time every year. This staggering statistic means hundreds of fights between parents and children are induced by modern ...

I tried this screen time-lowering hack for 2 weeks to help decrease the time I spent on my phone. It worked, but with a few frustrations. Share on Pinterest Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images I’m part of the ...