5 results for "screen time"

Creators Help Millions Break Free From Doomscrolling
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Creators Help Millions Break Free From Doomscrolling

Content creators like Olivia Yokubonis are popping up in social media feeds with a simple message: it's time to log off. Their gentle reminders are helping millions recognize and reduce mindless scrolling habits.

YouTube Gives Parents New Controls to Limit Teen Scrolling
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YouTube Gives Parents New Controls to Limit Teen Scrolling

YouTube just launched tools that let parents set time limits on Shorts or block them entirely, helping families manage screen time together. The update also includes bedtime reminders, easier account setup, and better content recommendations for teens.

States Cap Kids' Screen Time to Just One Hour a Day
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States Cap Kids' Screen Time to Just One Hour a Day

Virginia just launched a bold experiment that limits teens to one hour of social media per day. While courts are blocking some measures, a wave of new protections for young users is sweeping the nation in 2025.

Balanced Social Media Use Benefits Teen Mental Health
🧘 Health & Wellness

Balanced Social Media Use Benefits Teen Mental Health

Australian researchers tracked 100,000 students and found that moderate social media use supports better wellbeing than no use at all or heavy use. The findings challenge blanket bans and suggest age and gender matter more than screen time alone.

Why Gardening May Be the Best Habit for Kids
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Why Gardening May Be the Best Habit for Kids

Two experts explain how getting children's hands dirty in soil builds responsibility, calms anxiety, and reconnects them with nature without needing a backyard. Even balcony pots and windowsill sprouts can transform screen time into wonder time.