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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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how parents of kids ages 12 and younger approach their children’s technology use and screen time. For this analysis, we surveyed 3,054 parents ...

Limiting screen exposure at night supports deeper sleep and better recovery. Reducing screen time in the evening allows the ...

When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen time use are more successful, according to a University of Michigan study. The study also found that such programs ...

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When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen time use are more successful. When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen ...