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Finnish researchers tracked 260 kids for eight years and discovered something surprising: more screen time was linked to better cognitive skills in teenagers. The secret may be what kids do on screens, not just how long they spend.
A groundbreaking UC Davis study reveals that quality sleep outweighs screen time, exercise, and diet in helping anxious and depressed teens succeed academically and socially. The findings offer parents a practical, accessible way to support struggling adolescents.
New research shows quality sleep matters more than diet, exercise, or screen time for teenagers' academic success and friendships. The findings give parents a practical tool to support struggling teens.
Parents are ditching the daily battle over devices with five simple habit changes that make screen-free time feel natural instead of punishing. These practical shifts help children willingly choose real-world activities over endless scrolling.
A Michigan foundation is saving young lives by offering free heart screenings to teenagers, detecting potentially fatal conditions before symptoms appear. The Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation has already screened over 1,000 local teens.
A mom documented every activity her toddler did on a two-hour flight without screens, timing each one to the minute. The surprising winner? Simple moments of connection with her parents beat fancy toys every time.
Three out of four American teens now sleep less than eight hours a night, but screens aren't the main culprit. New research reveals a surprising path forward for exhausted adolescents.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited students in Villers-Cotterêts to launch a new "Offline Day" initiative encouraging young people to swap screens for books and theater. The program aims to give kids a break from digital devices through hands-on cultural activities.
Parents are turning to eight carefully selected books to help children trade screens for stories this summer. From Himalayan adventures to climate fiction, these reads promise to captivate young minds with lessons they'll carry for years.
The Princess of Wales is calling for more genuine human connection in our screen-heavy world, drawing on lessons from her visit to an innovative Italian education program. Her message comes as the UK moves to restrict social media access for children under 16.
Two former nonprofit founders just raised $3 million to launch a streaming app that puts children's development over watch time. Maka Kids uses science-backed frameworks to curate content that helps kids aged zero to six learn and grow without the meltdowns.
Finding balance with screens doesn't have to mean family battles. These simple strategies help kids enjoy technology while keeping the rest of childhood intact.
YouTube just launched new parental controls that let families set daily time limits on Shorts or block them completely. The update responds to growing concerns about endless scrolling and its impact on teen wellbeing.
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.
Women who received the HPV vaccine need far fewer cervical cancer screenings than current guidelines suggest, potentially just two or three times in their entire lives. This breakthrough could save millions of women from unnecessary medical procedures while maintaining the same health protection.
A simple blood test has joined the list of approved colorectal cancer screening options, offering hope for millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could help catch more cancers early when they're most treatable.
After losing their 14-year-old son Josh to sudden cardiac arrest during a basketball game, Joe and Taiye Oguns created a foundation to bring heart screening to young athletes across Australia. Their work could save thousands of young lives.
A growing movement of parents is bringing back bike rides, boredom, and face-to-face play as concerns mount over excessive screen time replacing childhood experiences. The interim U.S. Surgeon General is backing their efforts with practical guidance for families.
Medical experts are pushing back against virtual school days during winter storms, saying traditional snow days offer crucial mental health benefits. The unexpected breaks help kids regulate their nervous systems and return to school more focused.
A healthy high school athlete in Florida had no idea his heart defect could kill him until a new state law required screening. Now he's getting surgery, and his family calls the law "a gift from God."
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