Thomas is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Hope College. She researches child and adolescent development funded by The Templeton World Charity Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation ...

Screen time rewires your child’s brain. Here’s what you can do about it - Scans show screen time can change the brain’s ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

Discussing how excessive screen time affects your mental health and the importance of spending time alone and away from your screens to recharge. Spending too much time on your screen can affect your ...

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, ...

Part 2 of 2. Read part one here. In part one of this post, I shared why strict screen time rules can have unintended consequences and how to discuss your priorities with your children. In this part, I ...

Some ways you can reduce screen time include using greyscale, turning off notifications, and engaging intentionally with content. Screen time is not inherently bad. However, too much screen time can ...

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. “That’s enough screen time for today,” you tell your kid, urging them ...