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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 ...

The average adult in 2025 now spends upwards of 5.3 hours per day on their smartphone, a 14% increase from just a few years ago. This marked rise in screen time has coincided with a "digital fatigue" ...

A digital detox means taking planned breaks from phones, social media, and other screens. Many people in India use screens for work, study, and daily tasks. This can still leave the mind tired. A ...

According to many sources, most Americans spend more than six hours a day looking at screens — and the numbers are rising. Taking a break from screens is more important than ever. In 2023, the Pew ...

Digital minimalism tech addresses the growing challenge of excessive screen time with devices designed to reduce distractions. Reduce screen time devices like e-ink tablets, grayscale phones, and ...

The Winston Family Foundation has expanded its "Less Screen. More Green. Challenge" to include all ages. The initiative encourages families to spend 30 minutes outside daily for 30 days to combat ...

Laptops and tablets have become essential in the classroom, especially as digital learning materials and online testing have become the norm. Most districts have had 1-to-1 computing environment s, in ...